Behringer MONITOR2USB Speaker and Headphone Monitoring Controller with VCA Control and USB

Behringer MONITOR2USB Overview

Designed for computer-based home and project studios, the Behringer MONITOR2USB is a speaker and headphone monitor controller with VCA volume control and a built-in USB audio interface. Connect up to three sets of monitors and easily switch between them to check your mix on different speakers and ensure it translates well when it leaves your studio.

Voltage Controlled Amplifiers

• While the MONITOR2USB’ s Volume control is mechanically similar to an analog control, its use of Voltage Controlled Amplifiers (VCA) provides several major benefits.
• First, since a DC current flows through the volume control (instead of the audio signal) there is no degradation in sound quality, and none of the pops and crackles typically produced by an audio-taper volume control. That current is what actually controls the levels of the separate left and right amplifiers.
• Second, both the left and right channels remain proportionately accurate to their input levels.
• Third, better left/right channel separation is maintained, because there are no audio signals present at the volume control.
• And finally, you get amazingly precise and repeatable level settings you can count on.

Large Control Knob

• Small knobs make for low precision. Conversely, the bigger the knob is, the higher the precision.
• Think of a control knob as a circle. On a small circle/knob the distance from one degree to the next is very small, making it difficult to dial-in perfection. With a really big knob, the distance between degrees of the circle is much larger, allowing you to make high-precision adjustments with ease.
• The MONITOR2USB lets you set levels fast and accurately, which is of utmost importance when it comes to your mastering projects.

Built-In USB Connectivity

The built-in USB audio interface lets you connect directly to your computer and its digital library, creating the ultimate sound source control center with no additional hardware required.

More Monitor Options

• In the golden age of recording, engineers had to make the mix sound great in just two places, the studio and the car. When you consider the acoustic environments and the equipment used in each, it's not as easy as it sounds.
• Today's computer-based recordings have to sound great in even more situations, such as MP3 players, podcasts, and other bass-challenged systems, so experiencing your mix through as many speaker systems as possible is more essential than ever.
• The MONITOR2USB lets you switch between up 2 pairs of studio monitors, listen through vintage-style small monitors (such as the Behringer C5A or C50A), add a subwoofer, or any combination at the mere press of a button.

Valued Input

• Behringer gave the MONITOR2USB flexible input capabilities. Input 1's balanced XLR sockets allow you to connect your mixer's output, while Input 2's XLR sockets accept a wide range of line-level devices, including CD and DVD players.
• Plus, you can connect directly to your computer via USB to monitor your DAW, or playback other computer-based music files, such as backing tracks, mp3s, and more.
• MONITOR2USB's rear panel provides connectivity for 2 separate stereo source XLR inputs (one with a +4 dBu/-10 dBV switch for line level devices) 2 separate stereo XLR monitor outs, plus an additional mono XLR out and a USB socket for your computer.

Phone Home

• Listening to live studio monitors is not always an option when you're mixing at home, so Behringer gave the MONITOR2USB twin high-grade headphone amplifiers with separate volume controls.
• The headphone section is also equipped with a crossfeed control that emulates the stereo speaker panorama. This enables you create an open, natural sounding listening environment that is more true-to-life and less ear fatiguing, even during long mixdown sessions.

At a Glance

• Premium speaker and headphones monitoring center
• Large volume knob with true VCA control for extremely precise level adjustments
• Built-in stereo USB audio interface, perfect for computer-based studios
• Two high-quality stereo inputs connect perfectly to your DAW
• Three independent Monitor outputs to connect up to three sets of studio monitors
• Two high-grade headphone amplifiers with separate volume controls
• Crossfeed control emulates the stereo speaker panorama when listening through your headphones
• Convenient Mono and Dim functions right at your fingertips
• Planet Earth switching power supply for maximum flexibility (100 to 240V), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy savings