Mackie Big Knob Passive Studio Monitor Controller
Mackie Big Knob Passive Studio Monitor Controller
Precision Monitoring Control For Any Studio - Mackie Big Knob Passive
Take control of your studio monitoring setup with the Mackie Big Knob Passive Studio Monitor Controller, a compact desktop solution designed for professional and home studios alike. This 2x2 monitor controller lets you easily switch between two input sources and two pairs of studio monitors with crystal-clear, uncoloured sound quality thanks to its passive circuitry design.
Favoured by engineers, producers and content creators worldwide, the Big Knob Passive provides intuitive hands-on control for quick source selection, precise volume adjustment, and fast access to essential functions like mute, mono and dim. Whether you're producing music, mixing a podcast or editing video content, the Big Knob Passive ensures consistent, accurate monitoring performance in every session.
Streamlined Studio Workflow
Designed to make your studio workflow smoother, the Big Knob Passive keeps everything you need right at your fingertips. Its large central volume knob gives you fine control over output levels, while dedicated source and monitor select switches let you instantly compare playback between devices or speakers. The inclusion of mono, mute and dim buttons allows for rapid referencing and critical listening adjustments during mixing and mastering.
Pure, Transparent Audio Path
Unlike active controllers, the Big Knob Passive features a purely passive signal path, ensuring maximum transparency and zero added noise or coloration. This design makes it the ideal choice for critical listening environments where accuracy is key. The result is a clear, natural sound that faithfully represents your mix, helping you make better production decisions faster.
Built To Last
Mackie's renowned "Built-Like-A-Tank" construction ensures the Big Knob Passive can withstand the demands of daily studio use. Its robust metal housing and high-quality components make it a dependable addition to any setup, from bedroom studios to professional recording facilities.
Included Software Bundle
Every Big Knob Passive includes Waveform OEM DAW--a powerful, unrestricted digital audio workstation--and the DAW Essentials Collection, featuring 16 professional-grade effects plug-ins such as EQ, compressor, reverb, delay, and limiter. These tools give you everything you need to start recording, mixing and producing right out of the box.
KEY FEATURES:
- Monitor Controller: Simple 2x2 design allows switching between two audio sources and two sets of monitors.
- Passive Circuitry: Ensures the cleanest possible signal path with no added noise or distortion.
- Classic Volume Control: Oversized main knob for intuitive and accurate level adjustments.
- Monitor Functions: Dedicated buttons for mono, mute and dim for easy mix referencing.
- Connectivity: Balanced/unbalanced TRS inputs and outputs, plus a 3.5mm stereo input.
- Construction: All-metal enclosure designed for durability and reliability in any studio environment.
- Included Software: Waveform OEM DAW and DAW Essentials Collection plug-ins for complete music production capability.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Inputs: 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Inputs, 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Stereo Input
- Outputs: 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Monitor Outputs
- Mono/Mute/Dim: Yes
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 30 kHz (±1 dB, 0 dBu Input
- Crosstalk: < -85 dB (0 dBu Input at 1 kHz, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
- Attenuation: -100 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: < -100 dB
- Maximum Input Level: +22 dBu
- Maximum Output Level: +15 dBu
- Power Requirements: None
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 5.6 x 5.4 x 3.1" / 14.2 x 13.7 x 7.9 cm
- Weight: 2.2 lb / 1 kg
Warranty
- 1-Year from the date of purchase
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