This well known monitor controller for SPL has been updated with new features adapting it to the demands of modern music production environments. We have the details.
Advanced source and speaker selection, multiple monitoring modes, an integrated premium talkback system, headphone amplifiers with Phonitor Matrix, an additional input for a dedicated artist mix, and an internal audio operating voltage of +/-18 volts make the MTC Mk2 once again a professional studio standard among monitor controllers.
Speakers & Subwoofer
The MTC Mk2 provides three pairs of outputs for stereo speakers and a mono output for a subwoofer.
The respective stereo pairs are selected with high-quality analog switches. Each pair has its individual switch. Thus, multiple selection is also possible. The SUB switch can be used to switch an additional subwoofer on and off. The SUB can be combined with any speaker pair. The subwoofer output sends a mono summed signal with full frequency range. Alternatively, a mono monitor speaker can be connected to the SUB output.
Monitoring modes
The MTC Mk2 allows three different monitoring modes. As a standard, the mix can be monitored in “stereo”. Mono compatibility can be checked in “mono”. The phase of the signal can be reversed via the phase inversion switch Ø. A special feature is the third mode the channel swap function “LR SWAP”.
Features
• 4 stereo inputs (3 x balanced, 1 x RCA)
• 3 pairs of outputs for stereo speakers, 1 x mono output for subwoofer
• 2 audiophile headphone amplifiers with individual volume control
• Phonitor Matrix
• Integrated premium talkback system
• Cue mix input for artist monitor mix
• Monitoring modes: phase inversion, mono, M/S and LR Swap
• Meter Out
• Operating voltage +/-18 volts: more headroom!
Phonitor Headphone Output Stage
SPL use a clever combination of crossfeed and filtering to simulate the effect of listening to speakers when using headphones. We discussed this effect in our article Not Many Audio Professionals Know This Fact About Mixing On Headphones. The video below explains this feature.