Palmer Grand Audition MKII 24-Channel Loudspeaker Switching System

Professional audio environments demand precise loudspeaker comparison capabilities, and the GrandAudition MK2 rises to meet this challenge with comprehensive routing solutions for sales floors, laboratories, and multi-room applications. This sophisticated 2U rack-mounted unit accommodates 16 individual loudspeakers or eight stereo pairs, plus up to eight subwoofers, all connected via balanced XLR line-level inputs. The intuitive browser-based control app allows operators to select outputs individually or as stereo pairs, providing flexible configuration options that extend well beyond simple loudspeaker switching to encompass trade fair installations and multi-room sound distribution systems.

Source connectivity remains versatile with two balanced XLR inputs accepting signals from mixers, CD players, or digital audio workstations, complete with volume control functionality. The built-in USB media player supports multiple high-quality formats including WAV, AIF, FLAC, MP3, and OGG, while the browser-based remote control operates seamlessly across tablets and laptops. Ethernet and WLAN compatibility ensures comprehensive configuration control, including channel naming and media player management, all accessible through connected devices.

Individual level adjustment for each output, combined with quick noiseless switching, enables accurate loudspeaker comparisons that assist customers in making informed purchasing decisions. The fully analogue signal path maintains Palmer’s commitment to audio quality, while cascading capabilities can triple the channel count to handle extensive routing scenarios. Beyond powered loudspeakers, the system accommodates passive speakers with power amplifiers and supports diverse applications such as connecting up to 24 headphone amplifiers to a single source signal, proving invaluable for conference technology and trade fair environments.