With the MC7.1 Surround Monitor Controller, Drawmer offers a combination of a 7.1/5.1 and a stereo monitor controller. Designed for mixing 7.1 or 5.1 surround recordings, it can also be used without problems for stereo sources.
Flexible controller functions
The Drawmer MC7.1 is designed for any speaker configuration from mono to stereo and the various surround formats up to eight independent channels, depending on the selected input format and speaker placement, and can be output via the FL and FR speaker outputs or via the separate outputs for the stereo loudspeakers, allowing any surround channel combination with the powerful cut/solo matrix to be monitored via the front speakers. Practical functions such as speaker level adjustment with selectable mono/sub output, the popular solo circuit for the low/mid/high band, the integrated talkback microphone with footswitch control and the connection for an external talkback microphone complete the extensive equipment of the MC7.1.
Features of the Drawmer MC7.1:
Extremely low-noise circuit design for unadulterated, transparent and precise output of any mix from surround to stereo.
A total of 20 input sources: two separate 7.1 input fields (one each via balanced jack and 25-pin D-sub connectors) with a loop-through output, a stereo input in Neutrik combo format and an adjustable 3.5 mm AUX input at the front for connecting MP3 players, smartphones or tablets, etc.).
3 x studio monitor output groups: 7.1 format (or for 8 speakers configured as desired), stereo pair Left/Right and Mono/Sub with switch-over for single, parallel and A/B operation
Trim control for all outputs for easy channel tuning and calibration.
Individual mute/solo switching for each of the eight 7.1 speakers
The 7.1 channels can be output as 5.1, stereo or mono mix.
The stereo outputs (including the mixed signals from the surround matrix) can be monitored via the stereo speakers or the FL and FR surround speakers.
Extensive control options in stereo mode: Includes solo circuits for bass, mid and treble as well as dim, L/R mute, phase reverse and much more
Precise volume control via the stepless control on the user interface or a preset control with excellent channel adjustment
Two separate headphone preamps with separate volume control
Integrated talkback with level control for internal or external microphone, switching via the user interface or a foot switch; internal routing to the headphones and also to a mono output socket.
Desktop desk enclosure made of sturdy sheet steel, improved protection against theft thanks to an opening for a Kensington security lock.
Technical specifications:
Input channels: 20
Output channels: 15 (+ 8 through channels)
Analog inputs: 1 x DB-25 (Surround A), 8 x 6.35 mm jack (Surround B), 2 x XLR/jack combo jacks (stereo), 1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack (Aux.)
Analog outputs: 8 x 6.35 mm jack (surround monitors), 2 x 6.35 mm jack (stereo monitors), 1 x 6.35 mm jack (sub/mono monitor)
1 x DB-25 (loop-through tap), 2 x 6.35 mm stereo jack (headphones)
Crosstalk: 80 dB
Distortion factor: 0.01 @ 0 dBu
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB
Phase behaviour: max. +/- 2 degrees
Talkback: via internal or external microphone with own level control, activation via push button or foot switch
Design: Desktop device in desk design
Power supply: 100 - 240 V AC / 1.4 A (max.) (external), 15 V DC / 4.34 A
