[NAMM] SM Pro Audio MPatch 2.1

Designed to provide true passive analog control over studio monitoring systems – eliminating the loss of bit-depth associated with digital attenuation – the third-generation MPatch 2.1 features dual inputs with independent volume controls, a newly-designed master attenuator utilizing state-of-the-art 0.5% tolerance SMD resistors, a headphone output with separate volume control, and a subwoofer output with variable crossover.

Both balanced combination XLR / 1/4" TRS and unbalanced RCA inputs are provided, with input selection, mute, stereo/mono summing operation, and subwoofer in/out selectable from the front panel.

Most notable is the added support for 2.1 systems, which includes the uability to return the signal from the subwoofer back into the MPatch 2.1 and control it, along with the left/right monitors, from the master volume attenuator. Switches are provided to mute either the subwoofer or the L/R mains, making it easy to A/B mixes with and without the subwoofer, according to the manufacturer. A rear-panel jack also allows the subwoofer to be muted via a remote control switch.

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