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Posted by paulc_dj on Jun-27-2008 21:52:

What is the name of.........?

Every time I see a "Pro" studio video (Ian Carey, Freemasons etc...), I see a piece of equipment sat right in front on the desk, which is like a big volume knob which controls the monitors output.

What is this piece of equipment called "officially", I've searched on Dolphin Music and I can't see anything like it. And can anybody recommend a particular brand pls?

PC

Posted by Subtle on Jun-27-2008 21:55:

I believe thats the Mackie Big Knob

Posted by Eric J on Jun-27-2008 21:57:

It is probably a Mackie Big Knob monitor control station. I really would not recommend this unit because it colours the sound.

If you don't want to spend much money, go with the SMPro monitor controller, and if you want to get something that has more features, so with a Presonus COntrol Station. Both of these units are passive where as the Big Knob uses cheap OP Amps that can color and distort your sound.

I jut replaced my Mackie Big Knob with a Presonus Control Station and the difference is clearly audible. I am however selling my Mackie Big Knob on ebay.

Posted by paulc_dj on Jun-27-2008 22:01:

Cheers for the prompt replies!

Think I'll have a look for a Presonus now.

Nice 1

PC

Posted by kevin shawn on Jun-27-2008 22:01:

Dissapointing I wanted to get one.

Would that be considered an audio interface or more like a monitor control thing-a-ma-jig?

Posted by Eric J on Jun-27-2008 22:01:

Its more like a mini-mixer than anything else.

Posted by kevin shawn on Jun-27-2008 22:03:

Thanks!

Posted by Eric J on Jun-27-2008 22:03:

quote:
Originally posted by paulc_dj
Cheers for the prompt replies!

Think I'll have a look for a Presonus now.

Nice 1

PC

If you get one, be sure to get the Remote along with it.
Be aware, the unit + remote is going to run you around $650 US. The SMPro M-Patch 2 is only around $150.

Posted by paulc_dj on Jun-27-2008 22:12:

Am seriously thinking about getting some Roland DS-5 monitors in the next few weeks, but am wondering how to control the volume, cos I want to utilise the SPDIF and keep it 24 bit digital. Any ideas how I could do this?

PC

Posted by Zak McKracken on Jun-28-2008 17:49:

look at sm pro audio m-patch 2, or just the inano. cheap, passive uncolored ones. as far as i know the big knob is shit.
http://www.smproaudio.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=64

Posted by paulc_dj on Jun-30-2008 14:03:

Its got no SPDIF in or output on it, shame, looks nice.

PC :P

Posted by Sanguis Mortuum on Jul-01-2008 10:45:

quote:
Originally posted by Subtle
I believe thats the Mackie Big Knob
You missed a perfect opportunity there to reply with 'Its a big knob'

Posted by Subtle on Jul-01-2008 10:51:

quote:
Originally posted by Sanguis Mortuum
You missed a perfect opportunity there to reply with 'Its a big knob'
damn.

Posted by Zak McKracken on Jul-01-2008 16:35:

quote:
Originally posted by paulc_dj
Its got no SPDIF in or output on it, shame,

no its more analog, sorry. but thats best.

Posted by mysticalninja on Jul-02-2008 10:13:

quote:
Originally posted by Sanguis Mortuum
You missed a perfect opportunity there to reply with 'Its a big knob'

lololollolz!!! ....no

Posted by Ry Thomas on Jul-02-2008 10:40:

I had one, worked fine for me