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Product Description
About PMC-1
The Dynasty ProAudio PMC-1 is a premium passive stereo monitor and volume controller for professional computer-based studio applications and home use.
It is designed for a precise volume control of analog audio signals and is inserted between analog signal sources and active speakers or amplifiers, also can be connected between a PC sound card or audio interface and monitor speakers, simply delivers an attenuated signal for pure transparent, without compromising your audio which is one of the man benefits of passive volume attenuation.
It is ideal for quick and easy level control by using your fingngertips with a large rotary control knob.
The PMC-1 is completely passive and does not require power supply, you can keep your software masters at unity and attenuate the audio to your active monitor speakers precisely with the PMC-1 while maintaining maximum audio resolution.
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Wolfgang
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
ABSOLUTELY USELESSIT COMES WITH NOTHINGITS A BIGGER HEADACHE THAN ITS WORTHGET SOMETHING CONSUMER FRIENDLY INSTEAD.
JG-MACK
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
Ideal for me. I have a live sound system that I use for our band which is controlled by an IPAD. This controller gives me quick access to a master volume without using the iPad. Sound quality is great with no issues!!! Great price also!!!
Scott
Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2024
Perfect for your system to control your speakers especially since it's passive it introduces NO noise. Works great. You are limited to the loudness you can put into it though, or you will get a type of distortion.
Cameron S.
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
I purchased this because I wanted to switch from a black speaker controller to a white one. I was a little hesitant at first since I was unfamiliar with this brand, but I am so happy that I decided to give it a try. It was extremely easy to hook up and it looks great with the other white pieces in my home studio.The overall volume sensitivity is exactly what I need in both it's DIM mode as well as its normal mode. I am extremely happy with this purchase, especially for its price.
R D
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
Classy (white) Main Monitor level control knob...looks awesome, works perfect/invisible.One of those little items that make your home studio look a bit cool. This is a direct knock off of the JBL NANO buttons, which I love, and have two of as well. But this one is cool looking, and if "JBL" was written on it, you wouldn't know the difference. The knob only controls my Rockit 8 studio monitors, which I purposely want to be more 'average', 'normal' as far as wiring, buttons, etc...I want to hear 'average' sound through that pair of monitors, so this volume control works perfect for my needs. Very clean/transparent. Winner. But I would absolutely use in on a higher pair of monitors as well. Very clean and transparent.
The Image Doctor
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2023
I'm a non-pro home studio musician. This was the least expensive desktop volume control I could find with XLR + RCA + AUX inputs AND outputs, which lets me run a non-pro / home-theater sub-woofer with my desktop studio monitors. Right out of the box, this device feels like something from the 1960's. Kinda heavy w/ an odd metal enclosure painted warm gray. This is a completely passive device, no power required, with great button functions - and it worked perfectly right out of the box. Yes, the device seems to attenuate the signal a bit, but it sounds fairly clean otherwise (again, non-pro here.) I'm running JBL 305P studio monitors (via the XLR outs) and a Polk Home-Studio sub (via the AUX out), and feeding the device from the monitor outputs of a Yamaha MG10XU mixer, which is also my primary audio interface. Buttons on the front panel let me A/B my monitors and sub independently, instantly switch between stereo/mono, and mute the speakers entirely. It also has an A/B switch for the inputs (XLR or RCA/AUX) and a -20db "dim" switch for the incoming signal. The volume knob itself has a nice degree of resistance (IMO) but the indicator mark is impossible to see so I literally drew a solid black line right on the top of the big dial with a sharpie. (If you want to SEE where the knob is set, you're going to have to do something similar.) The only other complaint I have is with the hard plastic feet which slide around on a typical smooth desktop surface. I removed the front two feet and replaced them with two silicon tabs, which gives it just enough grip on the desktop. Otherwise, HIGHLY recommended. This is a simple, non-computerized, physical plug-n-play desktop volume control that works exactly as I hoped it would - and I hope this review helps you.
Neal S.
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2022
It has taken me a lot of trial error to get here.The associated gear: Vali 2 Headphone Amp with Electro-Harmonix 6922 Gold Pin tube, Topping E50 DAC, primarily streaming Tidal (Master) through an audiophile configured mini PC. A Grado Prestige Headphone 15-foot Extension Cable from the Vali 2 headphone jack connected to a 1 meter WireWorld - Pulse - Mini Jack Audio Cable into the input of the DYNASTY PROAUDIO PMC. Headphones are plugged into the back of the DYNASTY PROAUDIO PMC.In order to maximize the volume output from the DYNASTY PROAUDIO PMC, the Vali 2 was set on Hi Gain. Unlike the Schiit Audio SYS, the Bellari PP532 Passive Preamplifier and the Nobsound High Precision Passive Preamp Volume Controller VOL Control HiFi Preamplifier ALPS (I have had all 3), the DYNASTY PROAUDIO PMC background was black (dead quiet). Each of the other 3 had noise and distortion in the background when the Vali 2 was on Hi Gain.The sound - the exact same as when I plugged the Headphones directly into the Vali 2. The volume control on the DYNASTY PROAUDIO PMC works flawlessly... smooth and perfectly controlled volume adjustments with no issues. Unlike the other 3, there no sudden jumps (sometimes extreme) in volume. There was no channel distortion, channel volume mismatches or general sound distortion as the volume was increased. The mute button worked perfectly.If you are looking to be able to control the volume of your headphones (wired) from your listening position, the DYNASTY PROAUDIO PMC delivers flawlessly. At long last, my system is complete.A final thought.... the build quality is as solid as the sound quality. A beautifully engineered piece of hardware.
David
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2021
Works great as a passive volume control.No noise-buzz-hum. Knob turns smoothly and buttons press easily.UPDATE: After using this for a year...it has developed static when I adjust the volume. When I'm not changing the volume...it is crystal clear with zero static or noise. But everytime I turn it up or down it is a great deal of static. Like tuning an old car radio.
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