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64-step attenuator in 0.5dB increments
Provides precise, repeatable monitor-volume adjustments.
Product detailSKU #1500000036670
MackieBig Knob Passive Monitor Controller
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Big Knob Passive puts monitor-level control and A/B checking in one compact desktop unit. Its 64-position stepped attenuator moves in 0.5dB increments, making repeatable level changes straightforward while mixing. Connect up to two pairs of monitors, then select between them from the front panel without delay or popping. Mute, mono, and dim controls keep common monitoring checks within reach; dim can lower the listening level by up to 20dB.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Comparing a mix across two monitor pairs from one front-panel controller.
- Making repeatable monitor-level adjustments in 0.5dB increments during studio work.
- Checking a mix in mono or quickly reducing monitor level with the dim control.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Studios that need to switch among more than two pairs of monitors.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Two monitor selections
Lets you move between two connected monitor pairs for A/B evaluation.
Detail 03
Mute, mono, and dim
Offers silence, mono checking, and up to 20dB of temporary level reduction.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It supports up to two monitor pairs, or four monitors total.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How precise is the volume control?
The stepped attenuator has 64 positions, with 0.5dB increments.
02What does the dim button do?
It temporarily reduces the monitoring level by up to 20dB.
03Can I compare two speaker pairs?
Yes. Front-panel monitor-select buttons switch between two connected pairs.
