Radial MC3
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Radial
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A Classic Small Studio Monitoring Solution in the Radial Spirit
In a production environment where you constantly switch from mixing on speakers to headphone checks, then to control on a secondary system, the MC3 stands as a pragmatic studio tool: it centralizes signal distribution and simplifies decision-making. Its philosophy as a passive monitor controller has a clear goal: to offer reliable monitoring management without complicating the signal chain, while remaining accessible for mobile studios, demanding home studios, and small control rooms that want clean and immediate switching.
The MC3 is particularly comfortable with "nearfield" configurations: two pairs of monitors, an optional subwoofer, and the ability to switch from one reference to another with a single press. This "everything at hand" approach aligns with field use: fewer adjustments in the digital audio workstation, more responsiveness when evaluating balance, stereo image, or bass level.
Who It's For and Its Uses: From Home Studio to Mobile Studio
The Radial MC3 is aimed at producers, sound engineers, beatmakers, content creators, and audio editors who need a speaker selector and headphone control in a single unit. It suits both minimalist setups (one audio interface, one pair of speakers, one headphone) and more versatile configurations (two A/B listening systems, an activatable subwoofer, and multiple headphones depending on sessions).
In a mobile studio, it becomes a true center of gravity: you arrive in a new space, connect your sources and monitors, then keep consistent reference points. In a small control room, it helps speed up back-and-forth switching between references, which is crucial when you need to validate a mix on different listening destinations. The MONO button is also valuable for tracking phase issues and checking mix integrity on less "hi-fi" systems.
Technical specifications
| Category | switch |
| Number of channels | 2 |
| Digital conversion | No |
| Max input level (dBu) | 14 |
| Settings | sub output activation, phase inverter, headphone level, output level, output level selector, input summing, input trim |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| THD | 0,001% @1 kHz / +4 dBu |
| Inputs | 2 x stereo jacks |
| Analog outputs | 2 x Headphones, 4 stereo jacks, Aux and subwoofer, minijack |
| Power supply | DC 15 V |
| Display | LED |
| Weight | 600 g |
| Dimensions (mm) | 84 x 127 x 48 |
Questions frequently asked
Does the Radial MC3 allow comparing two pairs of speakers?
The two monitor outputs A and B allow switching between two listening systems. Calibration trims located on the top are used to align their levels.
What headphone outputs are available?
The headphone section includes two 6.3 mm jack outputs and one 3.5 mm mini-jack output, with headphone level control.
Can a subwoofer be connected and switched on/off?
A dedicated subwoofer output is integrated. Its activation can be switched from the controller. A level control and a 180° phase inverter allow adjusting its integration with the monitors.
What connections link the controller to an audio interface and the monitors?
With its two stereo jack inputs, the controller receives a stereo signal from an audio interface. The analog outputs include four stereo jacks, an auxiliary output, a sub output, and a mini-jack.
Does the MC3 have a mono mode and quick attenuation?
The MONO button sums the inputs to check mono compatibility and detect any phase issues. The MASTER controls the overall volume, while the DIM applies adjustable attenuation and the MUTE cuts the output.
