Page 2 - Big Knob Passive Monitor Controller; Please write your serial number here for future; Important Safety Instructions
Part No. SW1191 Rev. A 12/16 ©2016 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 Big Knob Passive Monitor Controller Big Knob P as siv e Monit or C ontr oller Like usFollow usWatch our dang videos Please write your serial number here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return...
Page 3 - Owner’s Manual; Owner’; Contents
3 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual • Excruciatingly simple 2x2 monitor controller • Choose between two sources and two monitor pairs. • Classic Big Knob volume control. • Professional mono, mute and dim functions. • Pristine audio quality • Passive audio path with no power supply needed. • Sturdy “Bui...
Page 4 - DAW; Hookup Diagram; Typical Big Knob Passive Setup
4 Big Knob Passive Monitor Controller Big Knob P as siv e Monit or C ontr oller DAW Hookup Diagram Typical Big Knob Passive Setup Big Knob Passive is the perfect monitoring tool as a level control for a home / project studio or integrated as part of a larger studio. There are many great things about...
Page 5 - Rear Panel Description; TS
5 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Rear Panel Description The rear panel is where to connect various sources feeding IN to the Big Knob Passive. These signals are then routed through the Big Knob Passive and released through the monitor OUT jacks. 1. 1/4" Source Inputs Connect the L/R line-level s...
Page 6 - Front Panel Description; Source Select Switch
6 Big Knob Passive Monitor Controller Big Knob P as siv e Monit or C ontr oller Front Panel Description The front panel is where the magic happens! Once all of the connections on the rear panel have been made, there are several switches and a level control that you may use, manipulate and set to you...
Page 7 - Information; Troubleshooting; No Power; Repair; Need help with the Big Knob Passive?
7 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Big Knob Passive has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will find lots o...
Page 8 - Appendix B: Technical; Big Knob Passive Specifications
8 Big Knob Passive Monitor Controller Big Knob P as siv e Monit or C ontr oller Appendix B: Technical Information Big Knob Passive Specifications Frequency Response 0 dBu Input: ±1 dB, 10 Hz – 30 kHz Distortion (THD+N) 0 dBu Input @1 kHz: <0.005 % Crosstalk (20 Hz – 20 kHz) 0 dBu Input @1 kHz: &l...
Page 9 - WEIGHT; Big Knob Passive Dimensions
9 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual 5.6" / 142 mm 3.1" / 79 mm WEIGHT 2.2 lb / 1.0 kg 5.4" / 137 mm 5.6" / 142 mm 3.1" / 79 mm WEIGHT 2.2 lb / 1.0 kg 5.4" / 137 mm 5.6" / 142 mm 3.1" / 79 mm WEIGHT 2.2 lb / 1.0 kg 5.4" / 137 mm Big Knob Passive Dimensions
Page 10 - Big Knob Passive Block Diagram
10 Big Knob Passive Monitor Controller Big Knob P as siv e Monit or C ontr oller Big Knob Passive Block Diagram L (MONO) Stereo Mono Mute Source B Inputs 1/8” • 3,5 mm stereo input defeats the 1/4” • 6,35 inputs L (MONO) 0 dB –20 dB DIM MONO MUTE
Page 11 - Limited Warranty; Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.
11 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Technologies Inc. (“LOUD”) and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized resell...
