What device to switch between monitors?

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Since it's just as you said (a metal box with a switch in it). Why not
build one yourself?



Martin Quinn wrote:
> I've installed a set of Dynaudio BM6a's in my studio but their not as
> powerful as my old JBLs. I've decided to keep them both but am looking for a
> switch so I can easily go between listening to either set of speakers. I'm
> in Ireland so if there are any stores this side of the pond that you know of
> that may have what I'm looking for then let me know.
>
> I did see a HOSA model but at ?115 (about $150) I thought it was a bit steep
> for a metal box with a switch in it.
>
> regards,
>
> Martin
>
>

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In article <6Ib2e.50511$Z14.38486@news.indigo.ie> mquinn@eircom.net writes:

> I've installed a set of Dynaudio BM6a's in my studio but their not as
> powerful as my old JBLs. I've decided to keep them both but am looking for a
> switch so I can easily go between listening to either set of speakers.

This question seems to come up at least weekly here. Why not do a
little research before you repeat the cycle?

The usual suggestions are:

- Build one if you think it's that simple (it can be)
- Buy one of the many commercial devices that do what you want,
with a range of other useful/useless features, ranging from under
$20 second-hand at auction to close to $3,000.

One of the features that come along with some of the fancier units is
the ability to balance the volume level between speakers so that you
don't hear a volume change when you switch between them. It's useful
if you're using powered speakers without individual volume controls. A
master volume control and dim or mute switch can also be useful.


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"Martin Quinn" <mquinn@eircom.net> wrote:
>
> And the names of the many commercial devices are .......



Geez Marty, you want someone to come over and hook it up for you too?
<g>

Coleman and Furman spring to mind. Also Niles and Switchcraft. Maybe
ATI?

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I wasn't being smart guys.

If you search for Monitor or Switch on the Net (or even in RAP) you either
get someone trying to sell you Genelecs or lightsitches Thats why I was
after the names in particular. I've tried looking.... honestly

Thanks for those leads. I'll look em all up

Martin

"Lorin David Schultz" <Lorin@DAMNSPAM!v5v.ca> wrote in message
news:jHw2e.138632$fc4.120276@edtnps89...
> "Martin Quinn" <mquinn@eircom.net> wrote:
> >
> > And the names of the many commercial devices are .......
>
>
>
> Geez Marty, you want someone to come over and hook it up for you too?
> <g>
>
> Coleman and Furman spring to mind. Also Niles and Switchcraft. Maybe
> ATI?
>
> --
> "It CAN'T be too loud... some of the red lights aren't even on yet!"
> - Lorin David Schultz
> in the control room
> making even bad news sound good
>
> (Remove spamblock to reply)
>
>