★Desktop monitor controller In recording studios built around a large analog console, the heart of studio monitoring functions is located in the console's control section. In DAW-style studios that use an audio interface as I/O, access to monitoring control functions tends to be limited. Leveraging over 20 years of expertise in large analog console design, Audient has created the NERO MONITOR CONTROLLER as a studio monitoring solution. Its specifications are packed with all the I/O necessary for monitoring, including console-style monitor control and signal level matching. And of course, it faithfully reproduces the input sound source. 4 stereo analog sources, 2 line level inputs, 1 dedicated cue mix input, 1 Aux input (RCA or Mini Jack) Optical and coaxial S/PDIF inputs, 3 stereo speaker outputs, 1 assignable sub output, 4 headphone outputs (routable)・Smart touch points (customizable) Talkback Input, Built-in Microphone, External Talkback Input, Dim, Cut, Mono & Polarity Monitor Controls ●Smart Touchpoint The Smart Touchpoint function makes it simple to customize your workflow. Monitoring combinations and routing can be saved by simply pressing and holding the Smart Touchpoint to enter setup mode, selecting the routing destination, and then pressing it again. Console-style monitor control Nero was created based on Audient's 20+ years of experience in designing large recording consoles and desktop monitor controllers. It uses analog circuits designed by David Dearden (Audient analog console designer) to ensure faithful reproduction of audio signals. ●INPUTS As your studio setup gets larger, it can become difficult to control monitor source selection, cues, speaker and headphone feeds, etc. The NERO consolidates these functions and makes them easy to operate. ●OUTPUTS Mix monitoring is possible through up to three sets of speakers, each with its own independent volume control. A subwoofer can be connected to any of these monitor paths. Additionally, the unit offers four headphone monitor outputs: one monitor-grade and three foldback-grade outputs, each with its own headphone amplifier. This professional-grade setup ensures crystal-clear headphone monitoring during your sessions.