Registered: Feb 2005
Location: A parallel universe
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?
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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.
Jun-27-2008 21:57
paulc_dj
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Registered: Feb 2005
Location: A parallel universe
Cheers for the prompt replies!
Think I'll have a look for a Presonus now.
Nice 1
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Jun-27-2008 22:01
kevin shawn
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Registered: Jun 2005
Location: Vegas
Dissapointing I wanted to get one.
Would that be considered an audio interface or more like a monitor control thing-a-ma-jig?
Originally posted by paulc_dj
Cheers for the prompt replies!
Think I'll have a look for a Presonus now.
Nice 1
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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.
Jun-27-2008 22:03
paulc_dj
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Registered: Feb 2005
Location: A parallel universe
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?
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Jun-27-2008 22:12
Zak McKracken
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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
Jun-28-2008 17:49
paulc_dj
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Its got no SPDIF in or output on it, shame, looks nice.
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Jun-30-2008 14:03
Sanguis Mortuum
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Originally posted by Subtle
I believe thats the Mackie Big Knob
You missed a perfect opportunity there to reply with 'Its a big knob'
