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Based on 5 reviews

I'm really impressed with this passive controller. The build quality is excellent, it feels sturdy, and it doesn't introduce any noise or distortion that I can discern. The gain knob feels smooth and even across its entire range, and the switches don't add any pops when toggled. I paired this unit with M-Audio BX5's which have inaccessible volume controls on the rear, and a Zoom H6 which acts as my audio interface, neither of which gave me the instant control I needed. Its a really well put together basic unit if like me you didn't need anything fancy, and the price really reflects this. The only minor grievance I have is that the indicator on the main control knob is on the side - and because the unit is slightly sloped it is often difficult to determine its position from the 9 to 3...

Based on 5 reviews

Rugged, reliable, and transparent; the Audient Nero offers seamless switching between systems with no audible coloration. I initially purchased the Nero as a means to quickly switch between nearfield and midfield monitors. Being able to instantly switch in/out a sub on either monitoring set up has proved very useful. The four independent headphone sends are a godsend when recording an ensemble. I initially thought the built-in talkback was a bonus feature but I now rely on it during every live session to communicate with musicians/singers tracking in the next room. Every studio tool needs to prove its worthiness. The Audient Nero has helped both my productivity (no more switching speaker leads) and my ability to communicate (no more shouting through the wall).

Based on 3 reviews

I have this sitting between a Motu M2 and a pair of Adam T7V + a Focal sub. Besides the sub out which is an uncommon feature in this price range, I chose it so that I can also route audio from a Nintendo Switch and various Android devices via the Aux and Bluetooth inputs, and have an output available for active home speakers or headphones. The device fulfils this purpose flawlessly with the exception of a minor letdown: switching on Bluetooth switches off wired input, so simultaneous playback of wireless and wired sources is not possible. I did not want any form of amplification in the device, and I can confirm there's no volume gain beyond what the rest of my rig is set to. There's also no sound alteration or noise that I can detect. Good. As far as build quality, Presonus don't...

Based on 2 reviews

I have a 5.1 music composition studio and I needed at the end to volume-control the 6 channels simultaneously. First I started of with Blue Sky BMC MKIII, but it turned out it was not possible to attenuate the volume until zero, which is very very annoying. So I choose to replace the BMC with Volume 8 by SPL. Well.... I have to say this is a perfect product. Price is reasonably alright. Build quality outstanding. Quality of the analogue signal processing too. Operation is the most simple. Highly recommended.....! www.matthijsvos.org

Based on 1 reviews

Simply put - this unit has instantly taken my critical monitoring to a level it has never been before. For years, I used much less expensive, "industry standard", unit. Only now, after using the MONITOR ST about a couple of months and on several projects, I have realized how much I have compromised before. The most amazing difference has been when monitoring at low levels - never before I have retained such detail and image, not to mention able to recall any session's output levels precisely and thus, A/B tracks with ease. This unit is meticulously engineered and designed, and nothing has left to chance. Hands down one of the best investments in my studio.

Based on 9 reviews

In the quest to improve the quality of my mixing, I researched ways that I could get the most improvement from my system for the smallest cash outlay. After consulting a number of sources (books, community sites, etc), it became clear that calibrated monitoring was a notable absence and something I should look into. There were a few contenders at this price point, but in the end the Drawmer won out on it's well-curated set of features. It's perhaps not the most glamorous piece of gear, but it's clear that each feature was included for real people in real studios. In practice, the most useful feature on the unit is one you can't even see until you turn it over - trim controls which allow independent level control for each monitor attached to the unit. Though the process of calibrating...

Based on 28 reviews

It's quite a basic product but has great utility if, like me, you have to keep reaching for the output level of your interface to make master level changes. I, like many home producers, are limited by space so the possibility of including a dedicated mixer isn't always the most efficient use of space, especially as many/most of us do our mixing in the DAW anyway. This takes up very little space in my work space and the XLR connections ensure that everything is securely fastened (and balanced, of course!) and there is a good weight to the unit to keep it from sliding around the desk. The attenuator has a silky smooth action and level adjustments are very linear with no surprises in the way of jumps up/down in level. The mute button has it's obvious use but the mono function is very...

Based on 8 reviews

I bought this as I have 2 pairs of monitors and headphones and wanted to easily and conveniently switch between them during mixing. The Palmer Monicon helps you switch between various monitoring systems such as various speakers or headphones during mixing or your home theatre. It also has a mono button to easily collapse your mix to mono - so no more mono plugin buttons on that master bus! But the biggest asset of this device is that the controls are sturdy so it helps builds a more disciplined & frame of reference of what levels you regularly monitor at. No more forgetting what volume you were at on that old flimsy volume knob! The combination of this monitoring device and my small mixer has helped bring my modest small home studio up several notches to a more professional look and feel!

Based on 8 reviews

Moved from a tc electronic Level Pilot to this. I had been searching for a competent volume controller that would not break the bank and came across this one. I have to say, reviews here helped a lot in the decision making. That being said, the unit is built like a tank, buttons for mute and mono have a smooth and satisfying click to them as well as being immensely helpful, especially the mono button that is right there in front of you to use. I have the unit for a few weeks now, I can't hear any distortion or coloration or any of the other issues people have noted with other, more expensive units. Let's see if it holds up over time. So far, so good. Behringer, chapeau!

Based on 6 reviews

I've used a Presonus Central Station for many years now and it works great. At one point I had three pairs of monitors and headphones at my control room desk and the Central Station was perfect for managing everything quickly and easily. The various speakers can be switched with a press of a button, the "mute", "dim" and "mono" functions are also very helpful. This unit is of a solid build, the meter is great - responsive and accurate. I haven't used any other units of this type, but if I were to get a new one I would surely go back to this very same unit.