SPL 2control

A "Listening Center" Designed for Modern Monitoring

The SPL 2Control was designed as a true compact monitoring center, capable of covering the two key studio uses: speaker listening and headphone listening. Its approach is based on a fully dual design, which simplifies daily tasks when switching between multiple sources, comparing two pairs of monitors, or working with two people on headphones (collaboration, session with a client, mixing decision-making).
Fully analog, the 2Control naturally fits between your audio interface (or converter) and your listening systems. The goal is clear: centralize volume and monitoring control without complicating your audio chain, and with immediate ease of use.

Who Is It For and What Studio Uses?

The 2Control is aimed at musicians, beatmakers, sound engineers, and DAW creators who want reliable and quick control of their monitoring. It is particularly relevant in home studios, where users often switch between nearfield monitors and headphones, and sometimes need to work at low volumes (or at night) without losing precision.
Thanks to its two headphone amplifiers, it also becomes a practical tool for two-person sessions: you and a colleague, an artist, or a client who wants to follow the work. Finally, its compact format and autonomous operation make it an interesting companion to carry from one production environment to another, maintaining consistent listening references.

Key Features to Better Judge Your Mixes

Analog Volume Control: Preserve Audio Quality

Many D/A converters and sound cards do not offer analog adjustment of the listening level. The common solution is then to lower the level digitally, directly in the interface or software. However, this method can impact the effective resolution and perception of micro-details.
The 2Control addresses this need with a volume control placed downstream, in the analog domain. You thus exploit the full dynamic range of your conversion while adjusting the listening level as precisely as possible to your monitors via the large central knob.

Crossfeed: Headphones That Approach Speaker Listening

The Crossfeed adjustment allows you to modify the crosstalk between the left and right channels to modulate the perceived stereo width on headphones. The benefit is twofold: on one hand, it helps to judge stereo placement (panning, reverbs, delays) more calmly, and on the other, it broadens headphone use beyond analytical detail listening.
For producers who often work on headphones, especially in home studios or constrained hours, Crossfeed transforms headphones into a true complementary monitoring system. You maintain a familiar listening experience, more usable for making decisions on the sound image.

Two Dedicated Headphone Amplifiers: Listening for Two, Total Control

The 2Control integrates two distinct headphone amplifiers, each with its own volume control. The result: two people can listen simultaneously without compromise, each with an adapted level. It is a simple and centralized solution for shared sessions, editing, or mix approval.

Separate Mono Output: Mono Control or Subwoofer Addition

In addition to the stereo output for monitors, the 2Control offers a separate mono speaker output. It allows powering a mono listening system (practical for checking mono compatibility and low-mid coherence) or connecting a subwoofer. This latter use is particularly interesting in headphone setups, to regain a more physical sensation of bass and better evaluate the impact of low frequencies.

Technical specifications

Bluetooth

No

Dual architecture

2 channels

Crossfeed

analog adjustment of stereo width by modifying crosstalk between channels