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Monitor controller

  • Voor maximaal twee monitorparen en twee stereobronnen
  • Passief +4 dB signaalpad zonder voeding
  • Grote volume control
  • Schakelaar voor mute, dim, mono, monitor en signaalbron
  • 2 stereo line-ingangen: 6,3 mm jack gebalanceerd
  • 2 stereo monitor uitgangen: 6,3 mm jack gebalanceerd
  • Stalen behuizing
  • Leverbaar sinds Mei 2017
  • artikelnummer 407242
  • verkoopseenheid 1 stuk
  • Number Of Monitoring Outputs (Stereo) 2
  • Headphone connection 0
  • Talkback Function No
  • Built-in AD / DA converter No
  • Incl. Remote control No
  • Level Meter No
  • Number of 2 track inputs 0
  • Summing Function No
  • Surround No
  • Design Desktop
  • Dimensions 142 x 137 x 79 mm
  • Weight 1,0 kg
€ 69
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Take a Big Knob home today

The Mackie Big Knob Passive is an extremely affordable passive monitor controller that sticks to the essentials: That means precise control over listening levels, including mute and dim functions, plus the option to sum stereo signals to mono. It also throws in some expanded routing tricks, letting producers run two stereo sources and two pairs of studio monitors into the controller. For more advanced pro features – like talkback or a larger set of I/Os – Mackie also offers a number of larger models, namely the Big Knob Studio and Big Knob Studio+.

Mackie Big Knob Passive, monitor controller

Drop in, tune in, rock out

The Mackie Big Knob Passive can be dropped straight into any traditional monitoring setup. Using the 6.3mm jack sockets on the back panel, which support both balanced and unbalanced connections, the unit can be quickly hooked up to an audio interface and a set of studio monitors. Input B also comes with a 3.5mm mini‑jack for devices like a smartphone, tablet, or similar. When both inputs on channel B are connected, the mini‑jack takes priority over the 6.3mm sockets.

I/O section of the Mackie Big Knob Passive monitor controller

Interference: 0. Interruptions: 0.

The Mackie Big Knob Passive is a wallet-friendly option that also delivers all the key monitoring functions users actually need; beginners in particular will immediately feel at home, which is a strength in itself. At the same time, this compact controller can hold its own from a technical perspective thanks to the properly professional audio quality it delivers. Stereo tracking stays solid across the entire travel of the titular "big knob" as it controls the volume – no level jumps, no shifts in the stereo image. Switching between inputs and outputs, as well as engaging the mute, dim and mono buttons, also produces no unwanted noises. The result is a mix that's free of interference and a mixing session that's free of interruptions.

Mackie Big Knob Passive, monitor controller

About Mackie

In 1988 Greg Mackie, already a successful co-founder of a pro audio company, founded Mackie Designs Inc. with the goal of producing affordable, high-quality mixers. The company's first official product, the LM-1602 line mixer, was initially produced within the four walls of his home. As sales figures were encouraging, its successor model CR-1604 soon followed - and in 1991 the company finally moved into its first proper production facility. The combination of reliable quality and low prices quickly brought the company enormous success, so that by 1995 Mackie had already sold 100,000 products. In 2003, the company was renamed LOUD Audio, LLC so that there is no longer any confusion between the Mackie brand and its former parent company of the same name.

Essential tools for exposing weaknesses

The Mackie Big Knob Passive works with any standard studio monitor setup, providing a solid monitoring backbone for home studios. An A/B comparison between two speaker systems, a mono switch for checking mono compatibility, and precise control over listening levels all count as essential tools for exposing weaknesses in a mix. On top of that, the Big Knob's compact footprint means it fits comfortably even on a smaller or impromptu studio desk, and thanks to its grippy rubber feet and a weight of just over 1kg, the controller stays put – even when the cables it's hooked up to get tugged around.

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Ibanez Dude 18.02.2021
Voor in mijn kleine home studio / werkplek wilde ik een simpele manier om mijn speakers te muten en complete controle te hebben over het volume van mijn monitor speakers. De big knob biedt daarvoor de perfecte uitkomst.
De bouwkwaliteit is uitstekend, een zware metalen behuizing met een grote robuuste knop en goed aanvoelende schakelaren.
Alle features werken goed.
Mijn enige kleine minpunten zitten hem in het geluid. Wanneer het volume zacht staat wil het wel eens voorkomen dat er aan de één van de twee kanten minder volume uit komt. Dit gebeurt wanneer de volume knop onder 9 uur staat. Voor mij geen grote issue, maar wellicht voor andere gebruikers wel. Daarnaast wil de volumeknop soms iets kraken, waarschijnlijk doordat er stof in de pots komt. Maar dit kan ook liggen aan mijn stoffige kamer.
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Nice and simple
Alex1992 18.08.2017
This monitor control just does what it has to do, control the volume of my speakers. I already have an interface and I was looking for a simple controller like this for a long time. With the two inputs and outputs this is just what I needed for my studio. The 3,5mm jack input is also very handy for fast listening from smartphones or laptops.

And for last, the Big Knob is quite heavy for it's size, so it doesn't move away that easily!
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Super practisch
Alain Labrie 21.08.2019
Zeer degelijk zwaar ding wat een pre is aangezien ik er in mijn studio continue aan zit. Heb er 2 sets monitors aan hangen en dat werkt perfect. Geen geluid verlies, wel een nauwelijks hoorbare brom op 12 uur maar dat kan aan mijn aansluiting liggen. Sowieso hoor je op dat volume bij draaien die brom totaal niet. Verder handige funkties zoals Dim, Mute, Mono. Voelt zeer degelijk aan. Ik ben er erg blij mee.
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Ontzettend handig
Ruud 23.02.2019
Een praktische oplossing voor het wisselen tussen monitors en inputs.

De behuizing voelt erg stevig aan, evenals de knoppen en de grote draaiknop zelf. Qua geluid doet het niks af van het bronsignaal, wat erg prettig is.

De dim functie en de mute knop zijn erg handige toevoegingen.
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