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This makes the Grace Design m908 Surround Monitor Controller perfect for any studio that works both on music, and television or film applications. Notice that the back panel includes both digital and analog connections.īeing a surround sound monitor controller, your output can range from a simple 2.1 configuration to an incredible 22.2 speaker setup - that is 22 speakers and 2 subs. Whether your setup is XLR, TOSkink, AES3 Digital, RCA unbalanced, or S/PDIF based, you’ll be able to configure your routing into and out of the Grace Design m908 Surround.

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The connectivity alone is enough to cover any studio for the next 20 plus years. The Grace Design m908 Surround Monitor Controller is perhaps the most versatile and expansive monitor controller on this list. This unit has immense flexibility due to its expansive connectivity. Lastly, 2 input buttons on the front allow you to switch between 2 incoming signal paths via individual sets of your monitor’s inputs.Ĭurrent Price: $5499.00 USD Grace Design m908 Surround Monitor Controller

Solo, Dim, and Mute buttons are available on the front panel. Slo, mute and dim buttons on the front cover some monitoring basics, while the rotary indicates greater than 80dB of dynamic range. The output section allows you to monitor up to 16 speakers, while 3 presets functions allow you to quickly switch between multiple monitor configurations. The connections on the back panel are analog, and primarily XLR. The SPL MC16 Mastering Monitor Controller runs at 120V, allowing it to operate all incoming and out-going channels at their optimum voltage. Up to 16 channels of monitoring mean you can monitor complex sources, outside the realm of typical stereo mixes. The SPL MC16 Mastering Monitor Controller is a truly unique monitor controller, that allows studios to step forward into multichannel monitoring. This unit can handle up to 16 channels of monitoring. The connectivity on the back in strictly analog.Īlthough the monitor section isn’t as robust as some of the other entries we’ll discuss, the Equinox Summing Mixer and Monitor Controller is a variable option for monitoring from a highly regarded company.Ĭurrent Price: $4845.00 USD SPL MC16 Mastering Monitor Controller Additionally, the microphone preamps include direct outputs that can be routed as needed.

The left and right output channels include a respective pad and phase inverter.

In addition to a rotary knob which allows you to select 3 sets of speakers and a mono output selector, the Equinox includes 2 microphone preamps, 30 analog inputs that can be summed into left and right outputs, and a selectable transformer section. The Equinox is capable of monitor control, microphone amplification, and summing. Granted, its monitoring is just as complex as other top-of-the-line monitoring controllers, but we should also consider some of its additional functionality. Unlike the other entries that we’ll discuss later on, the Equinox Summing Mix and Monitor Controller can do a lot more than simply offer monitoring options. This unit requires a separately sold power supply. Shadow Hills Industries Equinox Summing Mixer and Monitor Controller

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We’ll provide you with a free mastered sample of your mix. If you have a mix that you’ve been working on in your studio, and you’d like to hear it professionally mastered, send it to us here: Although we won’t be able to sample the sound of every controller, this list will still provide a great deal of detail about the connectivity and specifications of each controller.Īdditionally, it’s important to note that these monitor controllers are listed in no particular order, as each could be beneficial depending on the needs of your studio. With that in mind, we sought to create a list of the best monitor controllers currently available. If you plan on having more than one set of monitors, or if you’d even simply like to quickly hear your stereo mix in mono or mid-side, a monitor controller is a must-have piece of equipment. Monitor controllers are an important part of any growing or established studio. Grace Design m905 Analog Reference Monitor Controller Grace Design m908 Surround Monitor ControllerĬoleman Audio M3PHMKIII - Monitor ControllerĪntelope Audio Satori Analog Monitoring and Summing System

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