Palmer Monicon XL | Active Studio Monitor Controller

Switching between different signal sources and monitors is one of the most common tasks in any studio. Ergonomic console design and two clearly structured control levels makes the Palmer MONICON XL the perfect, intuitive nerve centre for all your requirements. Selecting audio sources and loudspeakers is convenient and at the touch of a button.

The Palmer studio monitor controller features three analog stereo inputs, one S/PDIF input and outputs for three monitor pairs, each with its own volume controller for level calibration. A further mono summed full-range output is also available for connecting either a mono monitor or a subwoofer. An exclusive highlight of the MONICON XL is its correlation meter, which displays the phase difference between a stereo signal's left and right channels. This facilitates the quick and simple discovery of mono-compatibility errors in mixes. The controller is also customisable to your personal work style.

Its fully analogue audio circuit means that the MONICON XL demonstrates absolutely no latency or signal distortion. Additional features that are a must for any studio make the device far more than simply a monitor controller. Two headphone outputs with volume controllers and main cue selector switches, a cue master controller and an on/off talkback microphone with volume control are all also included. As are a mute button and a dim button, with volume control, that instantly reduces the monitor level by a pre-set amount.

Features:
Latency-free analogue signal path
Customisable
Level indicator L/R with +4, +10 and +18 dBu calibration options
Correlation meter for verifying mono-compatibility
Two headphone outputs with volume controllers and main cue selector switches
Three analogue inputs, one S/PDIF input
Three loudspeaker outputs with volume controllers for level calibration
Mono summed output for subwoofer or mono monitor
Main and cue direct outputs

Specifications:
Product type Other Studio and Recording Equipment
Outputs One unbalanced stereo CUE output, One unbalanced stereo MAIN output, Three controllable and balanced stereo outputs, Two stereo headphone outputs (PHONES)
Inputs 3 + SPDIF
Input connectors 3.5 mm TRS, 6.3 mm jack, RCA, SPDIF
Input type balanced/unbalanced (depending on TS/TRS connection)
Max. input level 20 dBu
Input impedance (balanced) 10.000 Ohm(s), (unbalanced) 5.000 Ohm(s)
Outputs 7 x stereo
Output connectors TRS balanced (1 - 3), TRS unbalanced (CUE, MAIN, headphones 1 & 2)
Output impedance 600 Ohm(s)
Frequency response 12 - 90000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.002 % (BW 20 - 20,000 Hz)
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) 102 dB (a-weighted) @ + 4 dBu
Dynamic range (DR AES17) 115 dB
CMRR > 55 dB
Max. attenuation 111 dB (Attenuator + Mute), 86 dB (Attenuator)
Controls attenuation, Audio DIM, input selector, mono, mute, output selector, PFL source, Talkback
Housing material sheet steel, wood
Cabinet surface Powder coated
Width 254 mm
Height 84 mm
Depth 215 mm
Weight 1,512 kg