SM Pro Audio M-Patch V2: Passive Monitor Controller - Manual (Page 4)

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M-Patch V2 Main Features
Professional, multi-purpose passive volume attenuator with built in headphone
amplifier.
• High quality ‚passive volume‘ attenuator
• 2 position switch with 0.1% resistors for increased accuracy across all attenu-
ation levels
• Great monitor switching device
• 2 x Input channels, 2 x Output channels
• Combo, RCA, & 3.5mm input connectors
• XLR outputs(balanced or unbalanced depends on the inputs selected)
• Mono/Stereo summing switch
• System mute function
• Built in headphone amplifier
• Quality components and rugged construction
• Desktop or Rack-mountable installation
• External 16Vac power supply (Supplied. Only required for operation of
headphone amplifier)
1. INTRODUCTION
In purchasing the new M-Patch V2, you have acquired a passive volume control
device of high class that meets the demands of the home/pro studio.
An affordable high-quality problem solver for mixer-less DAW and nonlinear video
production environments, the M-Patch V2 provides an ideal desktop stereo level
control solution for any monitoring or distributed sound application.
The M-Patch V2 is essentially a multi-channel stereo attenuator using passive cir-
cuitry designed for users wishing to work without outboard mixers or bit degrading
digital volume attenuators. The M-Patch V2 provides stereo level control solutions
for any monitor or distributed sound application. Featuring two rotary controls for
precise two x stereo channel level adjustments, and housed in a compact desktop
or rack-mountable sized chassis, the M-Patch V2 passive volume control and patch
control device is perfectly suited to serve in any common capacity in which more
control over volume is desired. From desktop media suites, mixer-less DAW and
MIDI systems, professional multi-channel installations, distributed sound systems,
or any other audio and video post production environments, the M-Patch V2 adds
high quality zone and/or channel control wherever it‘s needed.
2. THE DESIGN CONCEPT
2.1 High quality components and design
The philosophy behind SM ProAudio products guarantees a no-compromise circuit
design and employs the best choice of components.
2.2 Inputs and outputs
All inputs and outputs are secured firmly to the exterior chassis housing. This ensu-
res robust quality and confidence in performance under all conditions.