Behringer MONITOR2USB Instruction Manual

Product Information Document

Headphone Ampli ers

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MONITOR2USB

High-End Speaker and Headphone
Monitoring Controller with
VCA control and USB Audio Interface

Premium speaker and headphones

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monitoring center

Large Volume knob with true VCA

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control for extremely precise
level adjustments

Built-in stereo USB Audio Interface,

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perfect for computer-based studios

2 high-quality stereo inputs connect

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perfectly to your DAW

3 independent Monitor outputs

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to connect up to 3 sets of
studio monitors

2 high-grade headphone ampli ers

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with separate volume controls

Crossfeed control emulates the

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stereo speaker panorama when
listening through your headphones

Convenient Mono and Dim functions

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right at your  ngertips

“Planet Earth” switching power

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supply for maximum  exibility
(100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio,
superior transient response plus
low power consumption for
energy savings

3-Year Warranty Program*

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Conceived and designed by

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BEHRINGER Germany

When it’s time to get down to the

business of recording or mixing, you

want the ultimate sound quality from

your monitoring system – and the last

thing you’ll want is to crawl around

under your desk running cables. The

MONITOR2USB gets you o your knees

and puts VCA-controlled Volume,

Source selection, Phones and Monitor

control right at your  ngertips. With

the incredible MONITOR2USB you

can select from 3 sets of active studio monitors, 2 di erent stereo sources,

plus a USB input for your DAW – to create powerful, custom monitor mixes

– all in pristine, audiophile-grade sound quality.

Voltage Controlled Ampli ers

While MONITOR2USB’s Volume control is
mechanically similar to an analog control, its
use of Voltage Controlled Ampli ers (VCA)
provides several major bene ts. First, since
a DC current  ows through the volume
control (instead of the audio signal) there is
no degradation in sound quality, and none of
the pops and crackles typically produced by
an audio-taper volume control. That current is
what actually controls the levels of the separate
left and right ampli ers. Second, both the left
and right channels remain proportionately
accurate to their input levels. Third, better
left/right channel separation is maintained,

because there are no audio signals present at
the volume control. And  nally, you get amazingly precise and repeatable level settings
you can count on.

*Warrant y details can be fo und at music-group.c om.

Product Information Document

Headphone Ampli ers


MONITOR2USB

High-End Speaker and Headphone
Monitoring Controller with
VCA control and USB Audio Interface

Sometimes Bigger is Better!

Small knobs make for low precision. Conversely, the bigger the knob is, the higher the precision.
Think of a control knob as a circle. On a small circle/knob the distance from one degree to the next
is very small, making it di cult to dial-in perfection. On our really big knob, the distance between
degrees of the circle is much larger, allowing you to make high-precision adjustments with ease.
The MONITOR2USB lets you set levels fast and accurately, which is of utmost importance when it
comes to your mastering projects.

Built-in USB Connectivity

The high-quality, built-in USB audio interface lets you connect directly to your computer and its
digital library, creating the ultimate sound source control center – no additional hardware required.

More Monitor Options

In the golden age of recording, engineers had to make the mix sound great in just two places, the
studio and the car. When you consider the acoustic environments and the equipment used in each,
it’s not as easy as it sounds. Today’s computer-based recordings have to sound great in even more
situations, such as MP3 players, podcasts and other bass-challenged systems – so experiencing your
mix through as many speaker systems as possible is more essential than ever. MONITOR2USB lets
you switch between up 2 pairs of studio monitors, listen through vintage-style small monitors (such
as our C5A or C50A), add a subwoofer – or any combination at the mere press of a button.

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Headphone Ampli ers


MONITOR2USB

High-End Speaker and Headphone
Monitoring Controller with
VCA control and USB Audio Interface

We Value Your Input

We gave the MONITOR2USB enough connectivity to handle just about anything you’re likely to
plug in. Input 1’s balanced XLR sockets allow you to connect your mixer’s output, while Input 2’s
XLR sockets accept a wide range of line level devices, including CD and DVD players. Plus, you can
connect directly to your computer via USB to monitor your DAW, or playback other computer-based
music  les, such as backing tracks, mp3s, etc.

All-Access Backstage Pass

MONITOR2USB’s rear panel provides connectivity for: 2 separate stereo source XLR Inputs (one with a
+4 dBu/-10 dBV switch for line level devices); 2 separate stereo XLR Monitor Outs, plus an additional
mono XLR Out; and a USB socket for your computer.

Phone Home

Listening to live studio monitors is not always an option when you’re mixing at home, so we gave
the MONITOR2USB twin high-grade headphone ampli ers with separate volume controls. We also
equipped the headphone section with an amazing Crossfeed control that emulates the stereo
speaker panorama. This enables you create an open, natural sounding listening environment that is
more true-to-life and not ear fatiguing – even during long mixdown sessions.

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Product Information Document

Headphone Ampli ers


MONITOR2USB

High-End Speaker and Headphone
Monitoring Controller with
VCA control and USB Audio Interface

Sound Quality and Value

We designed the MONITOR2USB to provide many years of super-clean, high- delity performance
in the most critical listening environment – yours! With its wealth of I/O options and superb
VCA-controlled audio, the MONITOR2USB has everything you need to make your next recording or
mixing session – the best one yet!

Head on down to your local BEHRINGER dealer or get yours online today, and experience studio
monitoring done right – with the incredible MONITOR2USB!

Compose. Record. Mix. Share.

Tracktion is one of the world’s fastest and easiest Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) for composing,
recording, editing, mixing and sharing your music with the world. Featuring a single-screen
interface, and pushing the envelope in design elegance, Tracktion brings together outstanding Pro
DAW features, such as dynamic automation, unlimited track count, MIDI recording and support for
VST and AU plug-ins. This powerful music production software gives you all the tools of an entire
professional-grade recording studio. Learning a DAW has never been easier, thanks to their vast and
readily available library of resources.

As our way of saying “Thank You” when you register your MONITOR2USB at behringer.com,
we’ll reward you with a complimentary download code for the full version of Tracktion. Recording and
editing couldn’t be easier. To learn more about Tracktion, visit tracktion.com/support/videos.

Share the Love. Visit tracktion.com for more.

You Are Covered

We always strive to provide the best possible Customer Experience. Our products are made in our
own MUSIC Group factory using state-of-the-art automation, enhanced production work ows and
quality assurance labs with the most sophisticated test equipment available in the world. As a result,
we have one of the lowest product failure rates in the industry, and we con dently back it up with a
generous 3-Year Warranty program.

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High-End Speaker and Headphone
Monitoring Controller with
VCA control and USB Audio Interface

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Headphone Ampli ers

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MONITOR2USB

High-End Speaker and Headphone
Monitoring Controller with
VCA control and USB Audio Interface

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