The Central Station Remote Control (CSR-1) can be connected to the rear of the Central Station via DB9 connector to control Volume, Talkback, Mute, input source switching and speaker output switching functions. Keep the Central Station in your rack with your gear and use the CSR-1 for ultimate control and flexibility.
Price: $149.95 Buy now!
Let’s get small – the Nano Patch is a super compact desktop sized passive volume attenuator. Building on the success of the original M-Patch and M-Patch 2 passive attenuators, the new Nano Patch enters the market as one of the smallest passive problem solvers on the market. A great way to passively attenuate stereo signals from soundcards, CD players, pre-amps, and mixers, the Nano Patch is designed to allow precise level adjustments to analog audio source material. Featuring balanced combo XLR/TRS input jacks and TRS outputs, mute switch, and a good sized rotary volume encoder, the Nano Patch is simply one of the most affordable improvements you could ever make to your studio.
Price: $59.00 Buy now!
The M-Patch 2 is a compact desktop/rack-mountable sized passive volume attenuator and patch control device. Building on the success of the original M-Patch, the new M-Patch 2 is a feature packed passive problem solver for nearly all production environments.
Price: $149.95 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
Well, you can connect two sets of active monitors to the M Patch, switch between these and also use both sets simultaneously. There also is a pair of stereo line-in´s to connect a seperate audio source, for example a CD or cassette player. There is a stereo/mono swith and also a mute button. There also is a headphone output with a seperate volume control.
Quality:
Good quality, yes there is a sturdy quality feel to this unit
Value:
Good value, you can´t get anything better for that price
Desirability:
I got it already, zZounds asks about Sex Appeal here, what a studid qusetion, we are talking about a piece of gear, not about Marylin Monroe
Sound:
The sound of this unit is crystal clear. The M Patch 2 is a passive monitor controller, so the sound going through the M Patch is not influenced by any electrics. This unit is for professional use. I can not say anything about the quality of the headphone output because I have never used the headphone out, for headphones I use a seperate headphone amp
Ease of Use:
How easy can it be. Read the owners manual
Support:
I do not know, did not need their support, and hope that I never will need it. So I give this a 5
Overall:
Overall ist a 10 – The Best
Get this ultra-compact monitor matrix mixer and you’ll be glad you did. It features a dedicated input section with 4 selectable and mixable stereo inputs plus accurate 6-digit LED main stereo output meters for precise level indication. You’ll get a high-power phones output with dedicated Level control plus 3 selectable stereo speaker outputs with separate Level controls for ultimate monitoring.
Price: $49.95 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
The multiple source inputs switching work great for me although being able route different sources to different outputs would have great too.
Quality:
Sounds good. No hiss or any other noticeable noise.
Value:
For FORTY bucks? Even at twice that it would have a great value.
Desirability:
Not that pretty looking.
Sound:
I was a little unsure of buying this item after reading a bad review of mon800 for it’s dirty sound. So the first thing I wanted to check out after bringing it home was the sound quality. I cranked up ALL mon800′s controls to MAX and plugged in the headphones to expecting to here some noise, I heard nothing… no hiss crackles or anything like that.
Ease of Use:
Pretty straight forward.
Support:
don’t know, haven’t tried it yet.
Overall:
Go buy one and try it out. Don’t listen to people who are testing this out with noisy input signals.
The PreSonus Monitor Station is the ultimate desktop monitoring and communications system for your recording studio. Based on the award-winning Central Station, the Monitor Station provides talkback, speaker switching, input source switching and four ultra loud and clear headphone amplifiers delivering everything you need to control your recording environment.
Price: $299.95 Buy now!
The Central Station is the ultimate studio-monitoring interface for the modern digital studio. The Central Station features 3 sets of stereo analog inputs to switch between input sources such as: DAW, mixer, CD/DAT/Tape player, or keyboards/samplers. Two stereo analog inputs feature TRS balanced and the 3rd stereo input features RCA inputs with trim control for level matching of input signals. In addition, the Central Station will accommodate 2 digital inputs via S/PDIF or TOSLINK providing D/A conversion up to 24Bit/192kHz.
Price: $499.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
I can’t mix without this box ever again. It is designed perfectly for professionals and allows you to check your mix through different speakers plus compare your mix with other sources. I have a CD player plugged into the optical inputs, my IPOD in the RCA inputs and my DAW coming in from SPDIF of my RME interface.
Quality:
It’s built solid. Doesn’t feel cheap at all.
Value:
Just buy it. You won’t regret it. There’s nothing that comes close to this below $3k.
Desirability:
Works perfectly. This is a great addition to any studio.
Sound:
what you put in is what you get out. Also the D/A converter sounded better than my interface.
Ease of Use:
It’s really self explanatory. one thing i just discovered is the fact that you can send different mixes to the headphone amps than what you hear in the control room. GREAT FEATURE.
Support:
I haven’t needed any support with the Central Station I’ve called Presonus in the past and they were very helpful.
Overall:
I really can’t imagine doing a mix without the Central Station now that I’ve had it in my studio for a while. Only small gripe is that I wish it had AES inputs. But hey, you can’t ask for too much with a $500 pricetag.
Big Knob is perfectly suited to a range of applications beyond desktop music making, including home stereo systems, keyboard/guitar rigs, high-end multimedia systems, archiving LP’s to CD, classrooms and boardrooms, and more.
Price: $299.95 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
Only wish it could do 5.1
Quality:
Seems well built (for studio equipment), don’t think it was really designed for road use.
Value:
Bit pricey, but probably best balance of quality/features/price I seen.
Desirability:
Looks sharp, and once you grab a Big Knob you’ll never want to let go.
Sound:
Noticed no degradation of sound quality (in-line between E-MU 1820M and PM5s). Just make sure you get your levels right – more than just pressing bal/unbal button.
Ease of Use:
After reading manual, any confusion was cleared up (lots of i/o, some of it for larger studio functions that don’t apply for me)
Support:
N/A
Overall:
Would buy again, but if I were a bit richer, I might buy the PreSonus Central station (all the i/o of the Mackie, plus digital – and a smaller footprint [with the add-on controller]) but you do trade mixing for switching on the inputs.
TC Electronic Level Pilot Desktop Volume Control; Add a separate volume knob to control your monitor level! Level Pilot from TC electronic gives the user the ability to put your studio monitor volume control right at your fingertips without the need for pesky adjustments on your mixer or interface. Set and forget, just set your interface and studio monitor volumes and give your studio level controls a single independent knob you can control from your desktop.
Price: $79.00 Buy now!
A great mix starts with a great recording room. But when it comes to achieving the most accurate mix, your room may have the upper hand. Like any room, your studio’s acoustics include offending frequencies and room reflections, and none of these are helping your mix. Getting a handle on these problems has traditionally meant the installation of soft foam or fabrics, and that’s a great start. But now you can get even closer to a perfect room, and a perfect mix, because the future of studio sound is here, and it’s called ERGO.
Price: $999.95 Buy now!