Drawmer MC7.1 Surround Monitor Controller
DRA-MC71
$2549
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The Drawmer MC7.1 Surround Monitor Controller brings professional-grade surround sound monitoring to studios of all sizes, combining comprehensive 7.1/5.1 capabilities with pristine stereo monitoring in one rugged desktop unit. Built with the same transparent design philosophy as Drawmer's acclaimed monitor controller range, the MC7.1 features the popular wedge form factor from the MC3.1 whilst expanding functionality for modern surround production needs. As surround audio continues its rapid expansion across film, television, orchestral recordings, and even mobile devices like Apple products supporting 7.1 since iOS 9.3, engineers and artists can no longer afford to ignore this growing market segment.
Connectivity options are extensive, featuring two sets of balanced 7.1 inputs, 7.1 through capability, one balanced stereo input, and a convenient front panel aux input. The unit outputs to balanced 7.1 speakers plus an independent stereo main output with dedicated subwoofer option, supporting any speaker configuration from mono through to 8 independent channels. This flexibility accommodates various surround formats including DTS®, Dolby Digital EX, THX Surround EX™, and DTS-HD™, making it suitable for any production environment.
Unlike many surround controllers that compromise stereo functionality, the MC7.1 excels at both surround and stereo monitoring tasks. The comprehensive mix-check functions from the MC3.1 are fully integrated, allowing engineers to apply stereo processing to individual surround channels or work purely in stereo mode. The innovative mixdown capability routes surround content to front left/right speakers or independent stereo mains, whilst the cut/solo matrix enables focused listening on specific channel combinations – perfect for isolating rear channels or checking centre/LFE content in mono across the front speakers.
Additional professional features include speaker level matching with switchable mono/sub output, the popular low/mid/high band solo function, internal talkback microphone with footswitch control, and external talkback input. These capabilities, carried over from the successful MC3.1, complete the MC7.1's comprehensive feature set for both dedicated post-production facilities and smaller home studios requiring professional surround monitoring capabilities.
- Pristine, ultra-low noise & transparent circuit design
- accurate representation of your mix whether it be surround or stereo
- There are a total of 20 input sources
- Two separate 7.1 inputs (one via balanced jacks and one via 25 pin D-sub) with a through output to send to a multitrack recorder
- A Stereo input via Neutrik combijacks, and a Top panel 3.5mm AUX Input & Level Control for connecting MP3 players, smartphones or tablets
- 1 x 7.1 (or 8 Speakers in any configuration) output
- Stereo Left/Right pair, and one Mono/Sub (can be switched individually & simultaneously or give A/B comparisons)
- All eleven outputs have level trims to provide precise channel matching and ease of calibration
- Each of the eight 7.1 speakers can be cut or soloed individually
- 7.1 channels can be mixed down to 5.1, Stereo and Mono, though any configuration of up to 8 monitors
- Stereo outputs (including those mixed down from surround) can be monitored via the main stereo speaker outputs or the FL and FR from the surround speakers
- Volume can be set via the Variable Front Panel Knob or a Preset Control
- Excellent channel matching and smooth feel
- 2 x Headphone Amplifiers with Individual Level Control
- Built In Talkback with Level Control, Internal or External Microphone, Switching via Desktop or Footswitch, & Internal Routing to Headphones and also a Mono Output Jack
- All analogue so won’t need to be rebooted due to software crashes, and doesn’t require firmware updates
- Desktop ‘wedge’ form factor with a rugged steel chassis and a Kensington security slot for added protection