Palmer Monicon XL Active Studio Monitor Controller
PAL-MONICONXL
$799.00
An absolutely clear‑sounding signal is essential in any studio. The Palmer MONICON XL gives you full control over your monitoring workflow: configure your sound, route multiple sources to different monitors, regulate monitoring levels, and communicate with musicians when needed. It’s designed to be the intuitive, ergonomic nerve centre of your studio.
With its console‑style layout and two clearly structured control levels, switching between sources and monitors is fast and effortless. The MONICON XL includes three analogue stereo inputs, one S/PDIF input, and outputs for three monitor pairs — each with its own level control for precise calibration. A mono‑summed full‑range output is also available for a subwoofer or mono monitor. A standout feature is the built‑in correlation meter, which displays phase differences between left and right channels to quickly identify mono‑compatibility issues.
The fully analogue audio path ensures zero latency and no signal distortion. Additional studio‑grade features include two headphone outputs with independent volume and cue selectors, a cue master control, talkback microphone with level control, plus mute and dim functions with adjustable dim level.
Warranty: 5 Years
- Latency‑free analogue signal path
- Customisable workflow
- Level indicator L/R with +4, +10 and +18 dBu calibration
- Correlation meter for checking mono compatibility
- Two headphone outputs with volume and cue selectors
- Three analogue inputs plus one S/PDIF input
- Three monitor outputs with individual level calibration
- Mono‑summed output for subwoofer or mono monitor
- Main and cue direct outputs
Channels: 3 × switchable balanced outputs, 1 × CUE output, 1 × main output
Inputs: 3 analogue + S/PDIF
Input connectors: 3.5 mm TRS, 6.3 mm jack, RCA, S/PDIF
Input type: Balanced/unbalanced (depending on TS/TRS connection)
Max input level: 20 dBu
Input impedance: 10 kΩ (balanced), 5 kΩ (unbalanced)
Outputs: 7 × stereo
Output connectors: TRS balanced (1–3), TRS unbalanced (CUE, MAIN, headphones 1 & 2)
Output impedance: 600 Ω
Frequency response: 12 Hz – 90 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.002% (20–20 kHz)
Signal‑to‑noise ratio (SNR): 102 dB (A‑weighted) @ +4 dBu
Dynamic range (AES17): 115 dB
CMRR: >55 dB
Max attenuation: 111 dB (Attenuator + Mute), 86 dB (Attenuator only)
Controls: Attenuation, 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
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