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Passive 2x2 Studio Monitor Controller

SKU: # 496873   |   Model: # BIG KNOB PASSIV   |    Product Reviews5 Reviews  Write a Review

Passive 2x2 Studio Monitor Controller

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Compact and affordable, Big Knob Passive offers a rock-solid monitor control solution, allowing users to choose between two sources, two monitors and control it all with one Big Knob. Its no-power-required passive design ensures pristine sonic integrity for any home studio application or for integration into a large studio or group of editing suites.

Big Knob will now become the nerve center for your studio with the addition of the high-resolution goodness of an Onyx recording and playback solution. Alternatively, if you are looking for excruciatingly simple volume control/monitor switching, the Big Knob Passive delivers at an amazing price.

• Simple 2x2 monitor controller
- Choose between 2 sources and 2 monitor pairs
- Classic Big Knob volume control
- Mono, mute and dim functions

• Pristine audio quality
- Passive audio path with no power supply needed

• Sturdy "Built-Like-A-Tank" design

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PRO SOURCE AND MONITOR SELECTION
The Mackie Big Knob has proven itself for more than a decade as the go-to monitor controlling solution for project and professional studios. The all-new Big Knob family takes the best of this classic workflow, delivering the right solution for the modern studio.

PREMIUM ONYX RECORDING/PLAYBACK
Both the Big Knob Studio and Big Knob Studio+ offer high-resolution USB interfacing (with resolutions up to 192 kHz), featuring dual Onyx mic preamps, delivering an ultra-wide 60 dB of gain range and award-winning sound quality.

FLEXIBLE INTEGRATION
The expanded Big Knob lineup offers models with unique feature sets and I/O to suit a huge range of applications. Features like dual headphone outs, a dedicated amp-driven studio out, a true cue mix and more ensure Big Knob will fit right into your studio or workspace.

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A Quality Knob! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
I Purchased one of these 'Big Knobs' about 5 months ago, at the time of writing this, and have been using it nearly every day- It has proven extremely reliable and useful in my studio configuration, and has held up to rigorous use without any degradation in functionality. I have the unit between my monitors and the stereo output from my mixer, the latter hardware incapable of any attenuation for monitoring outside of listening on headphones, which does me no good if I want to mix to recording levels and also monitor over my loudspeakers. Mackie's well priced product resolves this issue. I have only observed one issue with the unit over my time using it; When attenuated nearly entirely (approximately the lowest eighth of the knob's turning range), one channel is slightly louder than the other. I did expect this, and it does not detract from the value the Big Knob offers in my configuration: The provided 'Dim' functionality can be used to attenuate the output even further, allowing the knob to be turned up such that the attenuation of both outputs, overall, is even. I really can't complain for the price point!
Posted by Sisko on May 12, 2021
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Terrible 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Vancouver, British Columbia
Well, you get what you pay for. Volume gets weaker, tone gets slimmer, then some crackling sounds. Returning it.
Posted by Sonny on Oct 10, 2020
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Good product, but issues 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Ottawa, Ontario
I've had this just under a year and thankfully my L&M warranty is still valid as it started making slight crackling noises recently. When I was trying to figure out where the sound was coming from in my signal chain, I also realized that this unit also reduces the volume output. Once I removed the unit from the chain, it noticed a significant uplift in volume to my monitors. I've enjoyed using this otherwise...it's a very easy to use interface, but I will be considering upgrading once this comes back from repair.
Posted by Chris on Aug 26, 2020
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Perfect! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Calgary East, Alberta
This is a great product for its price point, simplicity, size and sturdy construction. I was looking for a straight forward A/B monitor switch without unnecessary lights and features I would never use. The volume knob has a great feel and this unit is heavy enough to stay planted on a desk without cables pulling it around. One less device that needs AC power on the desk!
Posted by Patrick Taiani on Apr 25, 2020
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Awesome Product 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Courtenay, British Columbia
This is an awesome little product especially for the cost. It is replacing my TC Level Pilot as I needed to use it elsewhere. The moment I plugged this in I was impressed and, for less $ it offers way more features than the Level Pilot. I am a big fan of the Mackie Big Knob products and they were very smart to make this scaled down model for those that don't need all the bells and whistles. It's getting a 5/5 all around from me.
Posted by Beacher on Nov 5, 2018
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A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.

Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.

How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
  • Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
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