The MONICON L is a versatile, compact studio monitor controller for professional project studios and ambitious home set-ups. It features three inputs for different signal sources: balanced via XLR/TRS combo sockets as well as AUX and Bluetooth for mobile or digital devices. The inputs and outputs can be switched on/off via dedicated buttons with LED status display.

Two stereo outputs and an additional mono output allow flexible control of the speakers, for example, for main monitors, nearfield systems, or subwoofers. The large analogue volume control allows precise control of the output level.

Functions such as “Mono,” “Dim,” and “Mute” support practical monitoring conditions and facilitate quick adjustments in everyday studio life.

With its own volume control and PFL function, a separate headphone output allows isolated pre-listening to input signals without affecting the main mix.

The integrated power supply provides power to the Bluetooth, the headphone amplifier, and output three. The signal path itself stays entirely analogue, which makes latency-free and pristine audio playback possible. MONICON L stands for reliable signal management, transparent sound control, and intuitive operation.

 

Features

• Inputs: 3× Stereo (balanced XLR/TRS Combo, AUX and Bluetooth)
• Outputs: 2× Stereo, 1× Mono outputs (balanced XLR)
• Latency-free analogue audio signal path
• Supports both passive and active operation
• Large precision volume control
• AUX/Bluetooth input with dedicated volume control
• Stereo Phones output with independent volume control
• Input and output source selectors with Status LEDs
• Dedicated switches for MONO, DIM, MUTE and PFL source
• Robust and ergonomic desktop housing
• Engineered in Germany

 

Specifications

General

• Type: Passive
  
• Material: Aluminium, Steel sheet
  
• Frequency response (±0.2 dB, rel. Avg): 20 - 20,000 Hz
  
• Colour: Black
  

Bluetooth®

• Bluetooth® version: Bluetooth® 5.3
  
• Features: Audio Streaming (A2DP)
  
• Supported audio codecs: SBC
  

Inputs

• Input signal type: Balanced & Unbalanced (parallel)
  
• Number of balanced line inputs: 2
  
• Balanced Line-In connector type: XLR combo socket
  
• Number of unbalanced line inputs: 2
  
• Unbalanced Line-In connector type: 2 x RCA female (Stereo)
  

Line input performance

• Nom. input clipping, unbalanced (< 1% THD, 1 kHz, unity): 15 dBu
  
• Nom. input clipping, balanced (< 1% THD, 1 kHz, unity): 20 dBu
  
• Input impedance (balanced): 20 kΩ
  
• Input impedance (unbalanced): 10 kΩ
  
• THD+N: ≤ 0.001 % (+4 dBu)
  
• Min. CMRR (0 dB below clip, 1 kHz, unity): 55 dB
  
• Min. SNR (< 1% THD, 1 kHz, unity, A-weighted): 112 dB
  

Outputs

• Output signal type: Headphone, Balanced
  
• Number of balanced line outputs: 5
  
• Balanced line outputs connector type: XLR 3-pole male
  
• Number of Headphone outs: 1
• Headphone out connector type: 6.3 mm Jack TRS female
  
• Min. headphone impedance: 10 Ω
  
• Max. headphone out power: 100 mW
  

Line output performance

• Max. output level (<1 % THD, 20 Hz - 20 kHz): 20 dBu
  
• Balanced output impedance (1 kHz): 600 Ω
  
• Dynamic range (AES17): > 115 dB
  

Mains operation

• Power supply type: External switched-mode power supply (SMPS)
  

Environmental

• Ambient temperature: 0 - 40 °C
  
• Maximum air humidity (non-condensing): 80 %
  

Dimensions & weight

• Width: 218 mm
  
• Height: 76 mm
  
• Depth: 124 mm
  
• Weight: 910 g
  
• Crosstalk: -79 dB