Mark Urso
Nice Price, Simple Concept
This monitor2usb from Behringer replaces a Behringer Studio XL, which replaced a Mackie Big Knob Studio+, all of which were centerpieces on my mixing desk and got used a lot every day. The Big Knob will tend to get a scratchy sound in the main pot, which is fairly normal, but VERY difficult if possible at all to treat, because of its passive design.
The Behringer Studio XL also gets scratchy, and has a pre-amped pot, so it just takes a drop of Progold Lube (or similar) and the issue disappears, BUT the actual knob itself might break (the plastic physically breaks), and Behringer support is ... well ... what you get at these prices. It's sometimes easier to pay this surprisingly low price for something like this monitor2usb.
The price is very aggressive, and this device can replace many of the features of either "big knob" devices. It seems to be invisible, color-wise, to your music. The knob feels good. I'm back in business for peanuts. Thanks Behringer!
It's worth noting on this unit these are NOT multi-purpose in/out sockets on the back - they are just XLR. Everything is designed for balanced cables. You may need to replace cables if you're replacing another unit as this unit doesn't accommodate 1/4" cables at all. Also note the third speaker output is a single jack, intended for a subwoofer, but can also be sent to an Avantone or other full range mono speaker. Just what you needed! Nice product.
