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Old 02-24-2012, 01:08 AM   #1
 
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Default Recommend me a studio monitor A/B switch

Since kmanick is a giant dickbag and doesn't want to buy my Rokit 8's from me, and since I don't want to ship the damn things, I figure I'll keep them around and use them for a second set of reference monitors.

I run the main outs of my MOTU into the ones that I have now, so I need a switch so that I can just toggle between them without having to dink around in the software control panel.

What do you other multi-monitored-lads use?

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This thing:

Amazon.com: Behringer MON800 MiniMON Stereo... Amazon.com: Behringer MON800 MiniMON Stereo...

Is the usual ultra-cheap Behringer option, but the idea of running all of my mixes-of-expensive-gear to $1200 in monitors via something that says Behringer on it is kind of unsettling. :\
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just build a switch to do it
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I have used both of these and they are both solid.

PreSonus Monitor Station Studio Control Center:... PreSonus Monitor Station Studio Control Center:...
Amazon.com: Mackie Big Knob Desktop Studio... Amazon.com: Mackie Big Knob Desktop Studio...
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I have always heard good things about the Big Knob. Plus there's nothing like the feel of a big knob (hurrhurr)
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I use this (just the stereo part, not the surround add on):

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I've always liked the Mackie big knob, really straight forward and it has a funny name.

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Best controller I ever used was this.
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I don't really need a controller, just a good A/B switch.

Cam: I'd build one, but I'm an engineer. I think all damn day long at work. When I get home, I just want to play guitar.
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Since you seem to enjoy spending money...
ERGO Room Correction KRK SYSTEMS

Also works as an A/B switch

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