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Really great monitor controller!
Had a few monitor controllers over the years but switched my SPL to this due to the smaller form factor.
An important feature for me is to have all inputs and outputs active at the same time, having a subwoofer connected on the second monitor out.
Power over USB-C is really amazing, no more wall warts!
The main dial is huge and very tactile, but the 24-steps sometimes are not enough. Would love to have 64 steps instead, like heritage audio has in their more expensive options. Still a lot better than all the other potentiometer-controllers though! No more crackling at low volumes and shifting stereo field.
Some nitpicking: would love to have som LEDs on the buttons, making it easier to use in the dark.
Bluetooth is really cool and useful, but the antenna is very ugly. Would love to se it in the back instead.
Not to fond of the blueish color, a black or dark gray option would be better and still have the old hardware feel.
A solid choice that i highly recommend! -1 star for the color (personal preference)
An important feature for me is to have all inputs and outputs active at the same time, having a subwoofer connected on the second monitor out.
Power over USB-C is really amazing, no more wall warts!
The main dial is huge and very tactile, but the 24-steps sometimes are not enough. Would love to have 64 steps instead, like heritage audio has in their more expensive options. Still a lot better than all the other potentiometer-controllers though! No more crackling at low volumes and shifting stereo field.
Some nitpicking: would love to have som LEDs on the buttons, making it easier to use in the dark.
Bluetooth is really cool and useful, but the antenna is very ugly. Would love to se it in the back instead.
Not to fond of the blueish color, a black or dark gray option would be better and still have the old hardware feel.
A solid choice that i highly recommend! -1 star for the color (personal preference)
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Very good
I've never had a monitor controller before so I have nothing to compare to but not having to mess with software solutions or the master on the SQ-5 mixer I use as a soundcard is very convenient + the stepped volume control makes sure you always can get back to a specific output level.
The headphone volume is also stepped - nice IMO.
The RAM 1000 weighs 1,6kg which means it won't slide around on the table and the box is made of steel meaning it's a sturdy piece.
Knobs and buttons feel robust.
Out of curiosity, after a buddy told/warned me that his cheaper MC's outputs were slightly unmatched, I measured the output levels of the RAM and found them to be equal.
Cons?
Not really, but since I don't use the Bluetooth function (yet at least) some kind of lid to put over the antenna connection could be useful so it doesn't get dirty or damaged and maybe as mentioned in Emil C's review it would be better placed on the back.
The BT sync diode can potentially be a bit annoying - especially if you don't use BT.
Maybe a mute button for the headphone output could be useful?
These are very minor things to be bothered about IMO.
Highly recommended if it fits your in/output demands.
The headphone volume is also stepped - nice IMO.
The RAM 1000 weighs 1,6kg which means it won't slide around on the table and the box is made of steel meaning it's a sturdy piece.
Knobs and buttons feel robust.
Out of curiosity, after a buddy told/warned me that his cheaper MC's outputs were slightly unmatched, I measured the output levels of the RAM and found them to be equal.
Cons?
Not really, but since I don't use the Bluetooth function (yet at least) some kind of lid to put over the antenna connection could be useful so it doesn't get dirty or damaged and maybe as mentioned in Emil C's review it would be better placed on the back.
The BT sync diode can potentially be a bit annoying - especially if you don't use BT.
Maybe a mute button for the headphone output could be useful?
These are very minor things to be bothered about IMO.
Highly recommended if it fits your in/output demands.
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