Monitors Controller

[ajazzie]

Hi all,
I currently have a Drawmer mc2 controller for two sets of monitors.

I need to add a 3 rd pair, does anyone have an idea on a splitter I can insert to get a third pair going?

Thanks in advance.
😊

[Darryl Ramm]

You have a CMC2 or a MC2.1? The later has three outputs.

But why would you want a "splitter"? How is that going to help you? Don't you want a three output monitor controller?

[ajazzie]

Yes

I want a 3 pair controller, I have the 2 pair.

I didn’t really want to change the whole unit , I was just wondering if I could go from the outs ( 1 pair) into a seperate splitter to switch between 2 sets.
Ie. A - mains, B - splitter between Set B and set C.

I can set B and C at the same volume controlled by my main monitor controller. E

[Darryl Ramm]

You are asking about adding a monitor switcher or "A/B box" not something I'd call a "splitter".

You need to buy a decent stereo A/B box that's not going to blow up you speakers, has nice soft switching/muting etc. and by the time you do that you might as well just buy a new monitor controller.

Presumably you have three monitor pairs there because you need them, they are offering good value to you, and you will want/need to be able to switch easily between them with calibrated levels... so don't faff around and just get a good monitor controller. If you like the MCM2 you have now then get a MC2.1, they are ~US$700, more in oz, but not super expensive and likely money well spent, and you get to sell or repurpose what you have now.

[albee1952]

Personally, if you don't need surround, then the Audient Nero would be tops of a short list(and you can sell the drawmer to recoup much of the cost of the new unit) As said, adding another device seems like a kludge(to me as well). I use a Presonus Central Station and it works okay(not perfect, but fine for my needs). If I were to replace it today, Nero would be my choice(though I might cut a hole in the top of my desk so all the cables are hidden)

[nsureit]

Originally Posted by albee1952

Personally, if you don't need surround, then the Audient Nero would be tops of a short list(and you can sell the drawmer to recoup much of the cost of the new unit) As said, adding another device seems like a kludge(to me as well).

I’m not sure many people know what a “kludge” is, especially the young ones!

[smurfyou]

Something like this. Not familiar with Australian dealers. Look for Speaker Switcher or Selector.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...W333&ost=&pn=2

[albee1952]

Originally Posted by nsureit

I’m not sure many people know what a “kludge” is, especially the young ones!

Good point But I bet they know how to google it

[jphaudio]

I use this for 3 monitors: https://www.zealmusik.com/product/no...nitor-control/ Works great for my setup. There is one on reverb.com