Palmer Monicon XL

The Cornerstone of the Monicon Range, Designed for Modern Studios

Designed as the most advanced version of the "Monicon" family, the MONICON XL adopts Palmer's familiar desk-style ergonomics and adds advanced control tools. Its dual control panel, clear and easy to read, centralizes source and speaker selection via buttons to streamline every step of daily monitoring.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

Designed for sound engineers, home studio composers, demanding podcasters, or audio schools, the MONICON XL excels wherever quick comparison of multiple sources and listening systems is required. It facilitates level alignment, phase and mono checking, and booth communication thanks to the integrated talkback.

Key Features for a Smooth Workflow

Switching and Calibration of Monitors

Three pairs of monitors, each with its own volume control, allow instant comparison of your mixes on different systems. The mono summing output accommodates a subwoofer or full-range mono monitor to check mono compatibility. The S/PDIF input effortlessly integrates your digital sources into the analog setup.

Mix Measurement and Reliability

The correlation indicator displays real-time phase coherence between channels to detect mono compatibility issues. The left/right VU meters with selectable calibration points (+4, +10, +18 dBu) help standardize your listening levels and ensure reliable comparisons.

Headphone Section and Cue/Main Flow

Two headphone outputs, each with its own potentiometer and Main/Cue switching, provide tailored monitoring for both artist and engineer. The direct Main and Cue outputs integrate easily into a control room or headphone distribution system.

Responsiveness and Transparency

Thanks to its fully analog audio path, the MONICON XL generates no latency or coloration. The Dim button with adjustable level and the Mute function offer instant volume management, while the talkback microphone, with adjustable level and dedicated mute, simplifies communication with the booth.

Technical specifications

Bluetooth

No

Inputs

talkback, microphone

Analog stereo inputs	3	Mono compatibility check	phase correlation indicator
Digital input	1 S/PDIF	Source and speaker selection	via keys
Stereo monitor outputs	3, with independent level controls	Attenuation functions	Mute and Dim key with adjustable attenuation level
Mono summing output	1, for a subwoofer or mono monitor	Mono mix check	summing function
Direct outputs	Main and Cue	Configuration	customizable user memories
Headphone outputs	2, with dedicated volume controls	Format	two-surface control desk
Main/Cue selection	switch on each headphone output	Audio circuit	fully analog, with no latency or signal coloration
Level display	left/right, with selectable calibration at +4, +10 and +18 dBu	Talkback mic	integrated, with adjustable volume and mute