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.
Specifications
| Product type | Other Studio and Recording Equipment |
| Channels | 3 x switchable balanced outputs, 1 x CUE output, 1 x main output |
| 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 | (Attenuator + Mute) 111 dB , (Attenuator) 86 dB |
| 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 |
