SPL Volume 2

Volume 2: a second iteration focused on the purity of level control

The Volume 2 follows the most direct and demanding approach to monitoring: controlling the volume without inserting any processing between your source (audio interface, converter, player) and your listening system (active speakers, power amplifier). The choice of a large-format mechanical potentiometer and an architecture centered on XLR balancing reflects a simple philosophy: preserving signal integrity and stereo image coherence, while offering immediate ergonomics for daily use. As "Volume 2," this version asserts itself as a mature iteration of this concept, designed to naturally find its place at the heart of a music production setup or a high-quality listening chain.

A monitoring controller made for demanding home studios as well as professional control rooms

The Volume 2 is intended for all situations where you want reliable, repeatable, and transparent level control. In a home studio, it allows you to keep your audio interface at a stable output level (often optimal for dynamics) while adjusting the listening volume via the potentiometer, without unnecessary compromise. In a production studio, it becomes a practical central point to manage stereo monitoring with a "console" control feel, without necessarily multiplying functions.
It is also perfectly suited for building a simple and high-quality playback chain: player or converter, then Volume 2, then power amplifier or active speakers. In this context, the benefit is twofold: maintaining a natural volume gesture and avoiding reliance on digital control that can sometimes make micro-adjustments less intuitive.

Features and design: transparency, symmetry, and ergonomics at the core

Direct analog adjustment, without VCA or conversion

The key point of the Volume 2 is that the potentiometer controls the signal directly. This approach favors an immediate adjustment feel and a streamlined audio path. It is particularly appreciated when you want to preserve the signature of your upstream conversion and preamps, without adding a digital/analog stage or gain management via VCA that could alter the perception of the sound, especially at low listening levels.

Symmetrical XLR inputs and outputs: clean studio integration

With symmetrical XLR inputs and outputs, the Volume 2 easily integrates between an audio interface and active monitoring speakers, or between a converter and a power amplifier. The symmetry helps maintain a clean signal in a busy environment (screen power supplies, computers, power strips, network), while facilitating flexible placement on the desk or in a nearby rack. It is also a logical choice to preserve a stable stereo image and consistent level between channels when working on balance, panning, and depth decisions.

High-quality power supply with toroidal transformer

The Volume 2 adopts a high-quality power supply unit featuring a toroidal transformer. In a device placed at the heart of monitoring, power supply quality contributes to smooth and reliable operation. The goal is to ensure dependable performance over time, with a "studio"-oriented design: you set up, you work, and your level control remains constant and predictable, session after session.

Compact chassis and easy desk placement

The compactness and elegance of the chassis have been designed for real daily use. With a format that easily fits on a desk, beside or even below a screen, the Volume 2 limits clutter and keeps the volume control within easy reach. The 45 mm potentiometer reinforces this ergonomic logic: a comfortable grip, smooth adjustment, and a control feel that invites precise listening level tweaks, whether for mixing, vocal tracking, or simple auditory comfort checks.

Technical specifications

Bluetooth

No

Dimensions

215 x 80 mm