Monitor level knob

[stratblue]

Hi there.

I have an 828 mk3 and Cuemix, is there any way to have a big fat knob on my desk that always controls the overall monitor output in cuemix at the top right?

Thanks.

[HCMarkus]

Not directly answering your question (I'm unsure if there is a product that does what you ask), have you considered a Monitor Controller between the output of your 828 and your speakers? Assuming you are using the analog outputs on the 828, this is a solution that can provide other benefits, like speaker switching and headphone amp(s).

[stratblue]

Not directly answering your question (I'm unsure if there is a product that does what you ask), have you considered a Monitor Controller between the output of your 828 and your speakers? Assuming you are using the analog outputs on the 828, this is a solution that can provide other benefits, like speaker switching and headphone amp(s).

Hey there.

I've seen that Big Knob thing by Mackie but I don't need monitor switching and want to keep my set up as simple as I can, I just want a BLOODY GREAT KNOB marked 'volume'. ideally with a sucker on the base so it sticks to the desk.

[CharlzS]

Maybe there's an app out there that will let you design an OSC control for your desktop.

[HCMarkus]

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... l-pilot-by

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... controller

[stratblue]

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... l-pilot-by

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... controller

Hey there.

Thanks for that, the TC electronic thing looks pretty good.

[mikehalloran]

I've seen that Big Knob thing by Mackie but I don't need monitor switching and want to keep my set up as simple as I can, I just want a BLOODY GREAT KNOB marked 'volume'. ideally with a sucker on the base so it sticks to the desk.

Even better is also having a Mono button that checks mono capability without having to get into your computer — no matter how simple you make it, there's no key combo that just does it as easily as pressing a button on the desk.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... controller

I know — $10 more than the TC Pilot but the added features are well worth it, IMO.

The mute button comes in handy, too.

[stratblue]

I've seen that Big Knob thing by Mackie but I don't need monitor switching and want to keep my set up as simple as I can, I just want a BLOODY GREAT KNOB marked 'volume'. ideally with a sucker on the base so it sticks to the desk.

Even better is also having a Mono button that checks mono capability without having to get into your computer — no matter how simple you make it, there's no key combo that just does it as easily as pressing a button on the desk.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... controller

I know — $10 more than the TC Pilot but the added features are well worth it, IMO.

The mute button comes in handy, too.

Damn you and your pesky logic, Mike.

[stratblue]

I can confirm that Behringer is a good bit of kit.

[bayswater]

You really need something like this with the 828 and it's tiny knobs when it's buried in a rack. I got the TC Pilot a long time ago. For Mute and Mono, the DP mixer works fine, although as mentioned, for a few dollars more, it's a good thing to have.

I'd check for reports on how well the Behringer maintains left right balance as you change levels. My TC-P was great initially, but now, at low levels, the signal drops faster on the left than the right. As long as I set levels so the TC never has to go to it's lowest levels, it's fine. But I suppose this sort of mechanical problem could happen in other parts of the resistors in the unit.

[dickhauser]

I've the used "nano patch" for a decade or so. Just sits there and does what it's supposed to. It's not stocked at Sweetwater any more, but Amazon lists them. Close to $100 now, which seems high to me, but there ya go...

[HCMarkus]

I've the used "nano patch" for a decade or so... Amazon lists them. Close to $100 now, which seems high to me, but there ya go...

FYI, at a better price right from some other vendors, including Harmon directly:

https://jblpro.com/en/products/nano-patch-plus

[mikehalloran]

I bought the Nano Patch for my daughter years ago. AFIK, she's still using it. I couldn't remember what it was called when I replied earlier in this thread.