Drawmer MC7.1 Surround Monitor Controller

Full Description

Mix in Stereo or 5.1/7.1

The Drawer MC7.1 Surround Monitor Controller is ideal for perfecting your surround sound mix. Whilst the MC7.1 has the ability for 7.1 surround sound mixing, it can also be used to control and check your mixes in stereo as well. A convenient feature of the Drawmer MC7.1 is that you can mix down your surround mix to the stereo section and solo any of the surround channels whilst in the stereo section, ideal for when you want to purely focus on mixing down a certain sound in your mix in front of you before panning it the preferred place. The Surround Monitor Controller allows versatile mix checking with multiple inputs and 3 x speaker outputs enabling you to mix the surround to 5.1, stereo and mono through multiple sets of monitors that can be switched individually and simultaneously to give comparisons between monitors and perfect your mix.

Mix Control

Post production requires high-quality mixing and the Drawmer MC7.1 provides you with all the functions for checking every aspect of your mix. It provides ultimate control with comprehensive mix checking facilities including low, mid, high solo, L/R cut, phase reverse and more. Whilst providing you with mix control the MC7.1 also offers complete control over all 8 surround inputs that allows you to easily cut or solo each of the 7.1 speakers individually or simultaneously giving you complete mix control.

Expansive Connectivity

The Drawer MC7.1 boasts expansive connections including 2 sets of balanced 7.1 inputs, a 7.1 through, 1 balanced stereo input and a front panel AUX input, with balanced 7.1 speaker outs and an independent stereo main out with its own sub woofer option. The featured AUX input and level control can be used for connecting up external devices such as MP3 players, smartphones, tablets and more.

Full Talkback Facilities

The MC7.1 Surround Monitor Controllers provides built in talkback with level control, internal or external microphone with switching via desktop or footswitch to easily speak to the person recording in the studio recording room.

Features

• Pristine, ultra low noise & transparent circuit provides accurate representation of your mix
• 20 input source including 2 separate 7.1 inputs, through output to send to a multi track recorder, top panel 3.5mm AUX input & level control
• 3x speaker outputs (one 7.1 (or 8 speakers), one stereo left/right pair, one mono/sub)
• Each speaker output can be switched individually or simultaneously. All 11 outputs have level trims to provide precise channel matching and ease of calibration
• Each of the eight 7.1 speakers can be cut or soloed
• 7.1 channels can be mixed down to 5.1, stereo and mono
• Stereo outputs (including those mixed down from surround) can be monitored via main speaker outputs or the FL and FR from the surround speakers
• When in stereo operation comprehensive mix checking facilities including low, mid, high solo; dim; L/R Mute; phase reverse and more
• Volume can be set via variable front panel knob or preset control, each has excellent channel matching and smooth feel
• 2x headphone amplifiers with Individual level control
• Talkback with level control, internal or external microphone, switching via desktop or footswitch, & internal routing to headphones and also a mono output jack
• All analog design so won't need to be rebooted due to software crashes and no need for firmware updates
• Desktop 'wedge' form factor with a rugged steel chassis and a Kensington security slot for added protection

Specifications

• Crosstalk: >80dB
• Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 0.2dB
• Dimensions: 220 x 275 x 100mm
• Weight: 2.6kg