| Following on the heels of the full-featured Stereo and Surround Monitoring Controllers MTC 2381 and SMC 2489, this year SPL introduces two new completely analog volume controllers, which, true to their stated function, are dedicated solely to level control.
The Volume2 model is intended for stereo applications, while the Volume8 can control up to 8 channels.
Both devices are designed with active circuitries to circumvent inevitable disadvantages of passive circuitries that result in impedance variation and therefore degraded linearity in frequency response.
Who needs a volume controller?
Most DAW users. Many D/A converters and sound cards fail to provide level controls for monitoring analog output signals, so signal reduction for a normal monitoring levels forces to reduce the converter’s output level. In effect, this results in a reduced bit rate that lowers audio quality sometimes below acceptable levels. On the other hand, optimal monitoring occurs when converter output quality is at its best as in the final analysis, monitor signal quality remains decisive. This problem is solved by Volume2, which with its highest-possible quality design and execution, also delivers unsurpassed monitoring quality.
Features
- High end volume potentiometer from ALPS
- Balanced XLR input and output connectors from Neutrik
- Illuminated passive mute switch from ALPS
- High-end power supply with generously-sized toroidal transformers
- Massive 45mm (1.78-inch) aluminium knob to insure precise control as well as an elegant look to the housing, whose front and upper side is made of a striking etched aluminum
- The compact format (8.5 inches wide, 3.14 inches high) easily allows for flexible desktop location conveniently near/below one's computer monitor
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