Radial introduces studio monitor controller

Radial Engineering has launched the MC3 studio monitor controller, describing the unit as ‘a ‘straight wire’ passive monitor switcher and headphone amp’ aimed at smaller production studios.

Designed for active nearfield monitors, the MC3 is equipped with two stereo outputs and a separate send to feed a subwoofer. Each may be set using a trim control, allowing switching between loudspeakers. Separate on-off switches allow any or all to be selected at one time and an adjustable dim switch may be activated to temporarily reduce the monitor level. A single control acts as the master for setting the desired listening level. All monitor switching and level controls are passive, ensuring no extra amplifiers are inserted in between the source recording system and playback monitors. The MC3 is completely passive. It employs ‘straight wires’ between the input and output with only gold sealed relays and a variable resistor in between.

It has been equipped with a headphone amp that is reportedly capable of driving two sets of headphones at the same time. A separate ear-bud output makes for easy connection to iPod type environments. All outputs may be summed mono for phase check and AM radio listening simulation.

The MC3 has been manufactured following Radial's ultra heavy duty construction. This includes a 14 gauge steel enclosure with a protective zone for switches and controls. The discrete circuit topology is supported with a dual sided mil-spec circuit board and full ground plane.

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