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Fantastic product at a great price
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 helpful when wanting to quickly check your mix works in mono and it's difficult to believe that some other units of this type don't include this function.
The unit looks fantastic with a 'vintage' styling and the build quality matches the appearance too. There is no noticeable colouration to the sound as it is a passive unit and the biggest compliment I can pay is that I forget it is there even though I use it constantly.
In short, if you are considering this unit or any other at this price point then you will definitely not be disappointed with this
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 helpful when wanting to quickly check your mix works in mono and it's difficult to believe that some other units of this type don't include this function.
The unit looks fantastic with a 'vintage' styling and the build quality matches the appearance too. There is no noticeable colouration to the sound as it is a passive unit and the biggest compliment I can pay is that I forget it is there even though I use it constantly.
In short, if you are considering this unit or any other at this price point then you will definitely not be disappointed with this
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Feels surprisingly high-end
First impressions as this only arrived yesterday......
This is quite small but heavy. Way heavier than I expected. Connections feel like they are good quality. Mute and mono switches do their job and there is no clicking or any other unwanted sound when pressed. The rubber feet are grippy so it doesn't slide around. The metal work and wooden end-cheeks look and feel good.
The volume knob feels nice. Not loose, not tight, but comfortably in the middle. I would prefer a little tighter but that is not a criticism.
There is absolutely no hum, colouration or anything else that you don't want to hear. I haven't yet calibrated my speaker volume in order to use the entire range of the knob but just using the first 30% and teasing it up, I know it's good.
If you don't need the added features of other monitor controllers, don't let the low price trick you into thinking this one is low-end. My speakers are big ME Geithains and I don't think this controller is in any way a weak link.
I genuinely don't know how they can make this for so little money.
This is quite small but heavy. Way heavier than I expected. Connections feel like they are good quality. Mute and mono switches do their job and there is no clicking or any other unwanted sound when pressed. The rubber feet are grippy so it doesn't slide around. The metal work and wooden end-cheeks look and feel good.
The volume knob feels nice. Not loose, not tight, but comfortably in the middle. I would prefer a little tighter but that is not a criticism.
There is absolutely no hum, colouration or anything else that you don't want to hear. I haven't yet calibrated my speaker volume in order to use the entire range of the knob but just using the first 30% and teasing it up, I know it's good.
If you don't need the added features of other monitor controllers, don't let the low price trick you into thinking this one is low-end. My speakers are big ME Geithains and I don't think this controller is in any way a weak link.
I genuinely don't know how they can make this for so little money.
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I am delighted
I once owned a tc electronic Level Pilot X, and one day got disappointed because the stereo balance seemed offset a low volume levels.
Since then I had got rid of it, and doubted passive controllers for a long time, until recently when I decided to try again.
This thing is sturdy, heavy, looks good, and works flawlessly.
We'll see if it works in the long run, but in the meantime…
Go for it!
Since then I had got rid of it, and doubted passive controllers for a long time, until recently when I decided to try again.
This thing is sturdy, heavy, looks good, and works flawlessly.
We'll see if it works in the long run, but in the meantime…
Go for it!
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The little things in life...
I got this as a problem solver to make my recording life just a little more convenient. My studio layout is such that most of my gear including my mixing desk is off to the right and so I have to stretch over to turn the signal to my monitors up and down when I'm working at the computer. (I mix 'in the software' so I don't need the mixer in front of me for actual mixdowns.)
I considered several models but liked the look of the Monicon from the photos, and was also drawn by the fact that it had the mono switch as well as mute. And it had good reviews.
Glad I went for it. It's built like a tank - amazingly heavy for its size. The action of the knob is very smooth. The switches are great too. And because it's passive it's supremely quiet.
I considered several models but liked the look of the Monicon from the photos, and was also drawn by the fact that it had the mono switch as well as mute. And it had good reviews.
Glad I went for it. It's built like a tank - amazingly heavy for its size. The action of the knob is very smooth. The switches are great too. And because it's passive it's supremely quiet.
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Entry level controller
I have a small recording studio where I use this gear. As far as I've tested other controllers, this may be quite limiting for professionals, due to small amount of ins and outs. However, you should own one in your small, home studio.
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Great quality
Really sturdy build, the volume knob got a great feel to it. The buttons are well placed. The unit got enough weight to stay put on the table, it wont get dragged down by the cables. And I havent noticed any loss in soundquality at all.
Im really pleased with this purchase, its simple to use and its looks great. And the fact that you dont need a powersupply makes it even better! The mono/stereo button was something i didnt know i needed, but it turns out i really did. Really great feature. Buy this if you need a simple way to control your monitor volume!
Im really pleased with this purchase, its simple to use and its looks great. And the fact that you dont need a powersupply makes it even better! The mono/stereo button was something i didnt know i needed, but it turns out i really did. Really great feature. Buy this if you need a simple way to control your monitor volume!
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Time Saver
I've got this hooked up to my monitors and matching sub, makes controlling the volume a breeze without having to adjust the DAW or spend a while messing with the gains of the monitors to match
It's nice and smooth and would definitely buy another if the need arises
It's nice and smooth and would definitely buy another if the need arises
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Decent enough for this price point. Volume knob did get a little scratchy noise after few years of use
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Do not know what to say. Convenient monitor control device with pleasant potentiometer rotation.
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Solidly built, no-frills device makes its job smoothly
Basic passive volume attenuator, solid and well built. No-frills device, just a volume control which has a nice smooth action, plus a MUTE switch and a MONO switch (both useful). Aesthetically, the wood sides add a nice touch. Notice that the wood looks darker in reality and not as reddish/orangeish as in some photos around the net, but this is better for my tastes (the pics on the Thomann site are quite faithful to the real thing). Rather heavy for its size, it gives a substantial feeling and it will not move on your desk.
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