Mackie Big Knob Passive

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Monitor Controller

For up to two monitor pairs and two stereo sources
Passive +4 dB signal path without separate power supply unit
Large volume control
Switch for mute, dim, mono, monitor and signal source
2 Stereo line inputs: 6.3 mm jack balanced
2 Stereo monitor outputs: 6.3 mm jack balanced
Steel casing

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Available since May 2017

Item number 407242

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Number Of Monitoring Outputs (Stereo) 2

Headphone connection 0

Talkback Function No

Built-in AD / DA converter No

Incl. Remot control No

Level Meter No

Number of 2 track inputs 0

Summing Function No

Surround No

Design Desktop

Dimensions 142 x 137 x 79 mm

Weight 1,0 kg

759 kr

Including VAT; Excluding kr200 shipping

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418 Customer ratings

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Great use, but possibly faulty unit?

Alex Djuran 16.03.2020

I purchased this because I wanted to purchase a pair of secondary reference monitors and needed a fast and easy way to switch between the pair. This seemed like a fantastic way to do it but I do have one complaint with it. Running pink noise trough my new speakers, I noticed that ever since wiring the speakers trough the Big Knob, the left speaker seemed to be noticeably quieter than the right speaker. I checked this without the Big Knob, and the issue went away instantly. It could be a bad cable, but I do think it had more to do with the unit itself. I might return it, but the convenience of changing is holding me back. Purchase with caution!

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Great addition to my monitors

Svetlin Simeonov 15.06.2019

I have this for about 6 months. The big idea to buy this was to have easy way to switch between different configuration. I have windows PC which I use for music and mixing, and also for gaming and watching movies. So when I am working on music, I am using my Audio Interface Focusrite Clarett 8pre USB, but when I am gaming or watching movies - I see no reason to keep my sound card ON. Also one of my big problems was Volume Control.

And here comes the Mackie big knob. This thing solved all my issues at ones. First this device is all metal , great build. It has big and easy to roll knob for Volume, and great buttons for Mute, DIM , MONO, switch A/B speakers and very important for me - switch A/B input. A input is from my Audio Interface, and B input is directly from my PC with 3.5mm connector. Another big plus was that this thing is little and easy to put in front of my monitor. This way audio interface can be placed a little away from me.

After 6 months , I still think this was a great addition to my studio.

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T0mmas 06.02.2022

I bought the Mackie controller for my home studio. I run 2 sets of monitors and 2 different input sources through it. I find it particulary pleasing and user friendly!

The build quality is awesome. It is really heavy so it won't "go for a walk" at random times. The box is pure metal and screams reliability. The buttons are enough hard to press - not that sturdy, yet not that soft and loose. The big knob runs smooth. Haven't experienced any noise or scratches while it turns. I am really impressed how good and smooth it operates.

I recommend this!

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Kawaiieg 10.02.2023

I got this in order to add an analog stage between my digitally controlled audio interface and my monitors. My current set up has just the single stereo input A and outputs selecting between my monitors and my headphone amp, so I can switch at the press of a button (as opposed to multiple software buttons) to go back and forth. The Mono and Mute switches are a bonus and overall this thing feels very sturdy and robust.

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