Monitoring 888/24 to Active Speakers

[WayneG]

Hi,

What would be a good choice as a small (but high quality) mixer to put between my Pro Tools I/O and active monitors. Currently I monitor 888/24 output ½ AES/EBU direct to KRK V8’s.

Basically I just need a volume fader and optional headphone send in a small desk or rack type configuration. It would give more flexibility for monitoring P/T (and non P/T mixes) … obviously you can’t ride levels on the 888/24 other than the trims ... and this if often limiting.

[Mount Royal]

Consider not using a mixer for your V8 monitoring. Instead use a passive attenuator, between the 888 output and the input of the active monitor. This will maximize fidelity and minimize the noise floor. In not having a mixer, you'll need a headphone amp. The OZ Audio products come to mind here.

If you insist on a mixer for your V8 and headphone monitoring, the small Mackie units are a consideration.

Best wishes,

John Caldwell

[WayneG]

Thanks John ... much appreciated

[RayCervenka]

The Furman SRM-80 is a affordable solution that will provide control room monitoring control, headphone control, aux inputs (analog) and dubbing. The remote unit SRM-RU allows for desktop source routing. Very clean and transparent for about $300. I priced a "custom" attenuator localy and parts and labor billed $200.
Ray

[WayneG]

Ray,

Yes it cetainly looks like an ideal unit for my needs. Thanks for the info

[Bookerv12]

Hi,
I use a little Mackie 1402vlz and use the 4 stereo ins for ...
Mix out from 888/24,
External CD player,
Computer audio out,
And a feed from my headphone amp so I can quickly switch in the cue mix.........Makes it very easy to set up a quick headphone mix.
And there are 6 utility channels to boot.
All very simple,
and very good audio quality.

Just a thought.

[Barnabas]

I use the Furman unit also. It will do what you ask.

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Chris Droessler
www.barnabas.com Barnabas MultiMedia

[supersonic C]

Also, for you surround neophytes, Martinsound makes the MultiMAX monitor controller, and Studio Technologies makes units between Martinsound & Furman.
http://www.martinsound.com/pd_mmo.htm

http://www.studio-tech.com/StudioComm.htm