Drawmer MC 3.1 Monitor Controller Review and Mixing options in action
Вставка
- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- 🔥 YOU GOTTA WATCH THIS! ➡️ • Bella Kelly - Heartbre... 🔥
🔥Join the Channel to Access All The Premium Courses: bit.ly/2SNX8bx
🔥Bella Kelly's Single/Video Throat: bit.ly/3dxeJOf 🔥 Best Price for the MC 3.1 imp.i114863.net/RVeY9
David's Mixing Course: bit.ly/2RHF5AA
Waves Plugins Deals: bit.ly/2XDRiKJ
Free Plugins & Discounts: bit.ly/2ORlOPL
THE BEST LOOPS 20% OFF WITH OUR DISCOUNT bit.ly/2CdYULO
PREMIUM MIXING COURSES: bit.ly/2Ahx3aP
MixbusTV WEBSITE: www.mixbustv.com
Release Your Music Independently
with Distrokid: bit.ly/2Sn1Rht
Recommended Budget Recording Gear by MixbusTV: amzn.to/2RNsHjN
MixbusTV Gadgets: bit.ly/2NGtW2I
Mixing Tricks: bit.ly/2C6fI6w
Mastering & Loudness: bit.ly/2Tv7LSr
Hardware vs Plugins: bit.ly/2GX1oBv
Subscribe: bit.ly/2VB0qhw
Mix & Mastering Inquiries: inforockstarstudio@gmail.com
BACK PANEL & CONNECTIONS: 1.34
FRONT PANEL AND FUNCTIONS: 2.42
MIXING OPTIONS LIVE ACTION: 10.21
FINAL THOUGHTS AND REVIEW: 12.14
In this video we review the new Drawmer MCI 3.1, high end monitor controller, a major and much needed upgrade in the studio,
such an important piece in everyone's monitoring chain, Drawmer delivers a new version, packed with amazing features that improve not only the workflow, the monitor calibration process and the routing but give us useful on-board mixing features that will improve everyone's mixing process, from true mono to solo bands, solo sides, phase inversion and much more, all of them just a button away. And you will hear these mixing options in action in the video, with live audio from the control room.
Divided in sections we'll see back panel, front panel and function, audio examples of the mixing options and David's final thoughts on monitoring, passive vs active controllers and what were the improvements this unit brought to the monitoring chain.
Enjoy, like and share!
MCI 3.1 page:
www.drawmer.com/products/monit...
Join MixbusTV on mixbustv
mixbustv
For exclusive content and updates!
Mix & Mastering Inquiries: inforockstarstudio@gmail.com
mixbustv
mixbustv
/ rockstarstudio
DONATE: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...
wow! I been waiting for a review on this unit. Ive been contemplating on this unit vs the Dangerous monitor ST and after hearing your honest opinion and awesome review on it, I think I know what I want now. For the price, features and quality.. you can't beat this! perfect timing. thanks again for all the info you share. cheers!
looks amazing. Been waiting for a product like this for a long time!
Excellent review! Thanks. I'm shopping for a controller at this moment, and this sold me on the 3.1.
Great review! I've got an MC2.1 and I'm thinking of upgrading to this unit. Thanks again!
Thanks! I've had an MC 3.1 on order since I first saw them. Hopefully sometime in the next few weeks mine will show up. I have a Drawmer MC2.1 which is sonically excellent even though it was missing features I had in my Dangerous Monitor ST system (which was very good). You're right - transient response is outstanding. The features on the 3.1 are quite advanced and complete.
Im buying one TODAY! I also have 3 sets of speakers and I often use far fields to play a track for an artist after mixing so, I need to be able to play the front and rear sets together to let the artist hear the 15s and the towers kick in. Thanks for the video.
Great Review... Ive ordered mine... Thanks for doing it !
Yep getting one
Just to add, your voice in your presentations comes across so clear I never have to rewind to find out what you said .apart from your wealth of knowledge this is reason I subscribed .
Hope you get commission for this .
Great review, helped me make up my mind 😎👍
What a great piece of gear. Thx for the explanation. Great channel as usual :) .
thanks for making these
As an owner of MC 2.1 this is a major upgrade. Talkback footswitch finally! Plus all the new mix check features. This is serious gear guys. One of those gears that will really make you mix better
I wasn't on the market for a new controller, but you convinced me to upgrade...
The programmable monitor level pre-set capability is probably worth the price of admission.....Thanks for another great video, Mr. David..
Cool stuff, really. I'm using custom design one for this purposes, analog part is good, but knobs are cheap in mine. Also I miss those low/mid/highs/mid/side switches so much. Have to do it in plugins.
i guess the option to run all speaker outs at once allows for 5.1 which is pretty cool. putting some crash ab switches on out puts 3,4,5,6, would allow to have 3 sets of stereo monitors, hit the crashes then you could be in 5.1 mode.. pretty cool
I'm sold! Thanks to this video now I know all the things I can do with it that I hadn't thought. My only concern is; I'm already using all of my analogue outs of my interface so for monitoring I would need the AES/SPDIF in of the MC3, Hve you heard how good is the D/A converter in it??
Cool review Thanks.. Is the Volume dial stepped?
The mix controls sets this apart big time.
I'm looking at the smaller DMC3 , but that is missing the low. mid and high.
I think I would really need that.
I feel like it can give the mix cube effect on the more precise speakers as a extra option of monitoring that I know will defiantly be helpful... then the high and low obviously does not go a miss
Excellent video, man. What is the name of the music anyway? It was awesome. Did you mix it ? Thank you so much from now
Dude your reviews are the best! My main question was with the solo lo,mid,hi if it was on a separate path and if the rev phase was for only one side so we could hear just the side.
Yes you can solo the sides, and you can do it either full band or just the hi, mids, low and any combinations
@@mixbustv I just meant you answered all my questions about the unit in this vid!
I was looking for a controller that allowed me to have 3 sets of speakers and a sub, and I came across this unit. But I wasn't sure about this product until you shared your wealth of knowledge. Also, I read some reviews that said there was a hiss when you pushed it, and they also said that the headphones have interference. And I ask you if you had that problem when using the headphone outs?
Thank you for such a informative video.
I really appreciate you responding and I just ordered one for myself that I will pick up Friday.
Thanks again and keep mixing it up.... Lol
I own a dangerous dbox as my main monitor controller.. and I also own a HEDD192 and the apollo 8...
I always thought that Avocet the best option for monitoring at maximum quality. Mostly because it has a top DA inside (recently upgrated to even better converter, quantum) my desired gear for monitoring.
BUT
Crane son offers and update option to upgrade hedd's DA to the same one included in avocet.
So, it supposed that if I upgrade my unit, the new DA should sound as Solaris or avocet (They are sharing the quantum processor)
So, if I use hedd's analog output (it's the analog version from the digital print)..for monitoring, I have the first key point (DA) covered with top quality.
But man... I'm following you since a lot of time ago, and I trust on you completely. You have help us a lot sharing your time and experience. The truth, and just the truth.., facts, no marketing campaigns...
So I'm seriously considering the new dreamer mc3.1.
In the analog domain, it has so many and really really useful and unique features (most of them are not available in avocet) PLUS everything I read about mc3.1 analog quality is top..active and clean from you...
But
Once you have the analog signal for monitoring....I'm not sure if avocet will beat this alternative in the analog domain including all the features..
What do you think?
Thanks
Thanks for the answer.. My feeling is that ..base on workflow.. Mc3.1 wins.. But, do you think that in terms of sound quality (the analog path), will be so much difference? BTW..In gearslutz there is a thread where I receive an oposite opinion about quality.. www.gearslutz.com/board/12477749-post932.html
Can the sub out be use as a dedicated mono out for a auratone speaker . Thanks for review
Hey, nice review, now I need this!!
I have a question. For example, if I have 3 active pairs of monitors, should I buy an audio interface and this, or I need just this MC 3.1? Or it can be somehow connected ( but what I will gain if I have both?) I'm trying to understand all this. This MC has almost everything that an audio interface has.
I was checking and considering a UAD apollo audio interface for monitors (It cant have 3 pairs of monitors) with SPL Goldmike Mk2 Premium for mics and instruments before this video, now I'm confused. Thanks
Btw, after using for 4 years, do you still advising this monitor controller?
So what do you prefer for sound quality and headphone output quality, drawmer mc3.1 or spl mtc mk2?
Thanks!
Hey David, 6 years later- would this unit still be your first choice as a monitor controller? Thanks!
great video like always ! it looks like a great unit and cheaper and better features than a D.Music DBox..what do you think about this summing boxes hype? thank you from Berlin
Hey I'm looking for a new monitor section and I'm very interested can I connect this to hear back system I need help thank you so much PS love the video thank you so much
How would you compare this to the dangerous music monitor control?
What are you using for your DA? In your recent studio tour video, we heard that you were using the Dangerous Convert 2 even though we couldn't see it. Are you using the AES and running the Line output to your mastering chain? Have you upgraded your monitor control since this video? I don't see this on your desk in the mixing position. How do you adjust levels? Is it set up with the Behringer controller?
Hello!
I was wondering if I'm able to connect this right into my PC and use it as a playback engine in my DAW? When i look this thing up at thomann it says that it has no A/D or D/A. But here in the comments people are talking about it. I'm a bit confused.
Thanks!
Shit, I'm glad that I found this. I never saw this video yet. David, are you still using this controller? I ALSO am using the Presonus Central Station STILL (for about 12-15 years). Looking for a worth-while upgrade. I have the same issues as you were having with the Central Station (I always have). The sound shifts from left or right at low levels. Drives me crazy. I know that my sound is being degraded as well (slightly, but still there). It's time for a change. You still recommend this controller being the way to go? I love the Mix-Check functions. I've been dreaming of being able to solo out or drop bands to fix issues in my mix. Obviously, sound quality is important too. Is this translating properly for still? I don't want anymore issues tacked on!! Lol. Looking forward to your reply. Thanks man! :-)
What was up with the bass cutting out every time you reversed the phase? Was that a mix problem?
Could you comment on the D\A side? I'd like to use it as my main monitoring converter and I know Drawmer can make great converters, I'm just wondering if these are utility grade or if they're their full blown best design? Thanks! and of course, awesome channel! you're among the best love you're insight!
Well, I just ordered one, this review completely sold it to me, it will definitely solve many problems! Thanks!
David, you’ve taught me SO much over the years. Thank you. If I have 3 pairs of monitors, 2 subwoofers, and 1 mono auratone (I know, overkill) can I still use this monitor controller? Or would I need a controller with more outputs, like the 2400 audio imperium 2U?
You're short of a sub and the one auratone, altho' you can connect that one to a hp out or something, you're still short a sub. You can have 3 pairs and a sub that you can share with each pair (on/off) with this, but the matrix on board is priceless and beats any other controller, hence I use this one
Hi! so I'm still trying to decide on a monitoring controller. The feature set is killer on this unit but I'm curious about the Digital input. I'm assuming this unit has a built in DAC compared to the MC 2,1.. If so, do you use it and is it pro High end quality? I need to decide between the Dangerous Source and this piece but I need to know about the DAC difference. thanks in advance. love your videos brotha!
Nice! Good to hear about it having a quality DAC. There's not to many reviews out there.. Thanks for the quick response man, I appreciate it.. Keep up the great work! 🍻
Thanks David for another great review. I was quite impressed about this unit! As you are using 2-bus processing, at the end you will be creating a "digital print" of the 2-bus analog stem. I've was told lot of times that we should be monitoring not the analog print, but the converted digital print.., because the result of the AD the sound could be different from the analog version. Are you the digital input of the drawmer? what´s the quality of that converter?(I couldn´t finde any useful info about that).
mmm..So, you have all your analog gear directly connected to your 48 i/o within protools ? You are not summing in the analog domain? So when you want to do 2-bus , I asume you are using external patching between your 2-bus processing units , aren´t you? Then, how do you monitor your final digital print after that 2-bus processing? using another i/o from daw to the monitor using analog outputs (that'd include another audio convertion-DA)? or are you using a digital output from DAW to MC3.1 digital in?
thank you david for sharing that with me.. Now I understand it. :)
I though that you were using analog summing units to have more headroom. I pretty sure, you have tested it...is there any audio degradation for using analog processing I/O from DAW (as there is a DA-AD every time you do it)? what patchbay are you using to ensure 0% audio degradation between all top class units & cabling?
thank you for your time a patience David. May be in the future you could make a video about your converters and I/O..or when analog summing became "a myth" ... Every single video you've uploaded contains lot of learnings :)
can I hooks this up with Presonus 192 interface mobile or full version?
Can you please do a review on. Dynamic Spectrum Mapper, .. its kind of talked about in sum major circles!!!!!
Lmao..NOT. YOU!!!!!!!!! What is the world comming too...lol
Wonderfully thorough review. This is definitely my next monitor controller. What was the artist/song you were playing?
mixed that album some years ago, ua-cam.com/video/wpSfaaJxg5I/v-deo.html
Does the monitor controller affect the sound of your converters? I just bought an Orion 32 and I have a Behringer monitor controller. Would I be fine with that or look into a higher end controller ?
No you won't be fine with that, and this is not only an amazing monitor controller, is a full mixing matrix. Most important piece of gear I own
💪🏼💪🏼🔥
Hi, great video! and I came across it just at a time when I am looking for a new monitor controller! How you getting on with it? Are you still using it? Any issues with volume pot or stereo imaging?? Would be great to hear if your still happy with it and would recommend it still? Thanks in advance:-)
It has been in my rig since, amazing unit
@@mixbustv thanks so much for replying, as I have been seriously contemplating adding this to my setup and watching your video has really helped me with my decision. I was cautious as I have heard some of their monitor controllers have had issues but that doesn’t seem to be your experience, which is very encouraging. Thank you.
Hey Man, thanks for the review. This review convinced me to buy this controller back in 2017. I'm just curious to know if you've had issues with the paint/silk screening coming off the unit? It happened pretty much as soon as I received the unit. Wondering if I got a bad one.
I'd say yes, I had it since this review, moved across the globe, changed 4 studios and it's pristine still
Nice unit! So what monitors are you using - just being curious.
Thanks! So no JBL M2s. :)
The M2s are a bit big, but the technology is available in a smaller and much more reasonable price point. Good luck with your sale!
hey how would you say this and the heritage ram 2000 compares and differs
@@mixbustv thanks for getting back to me and man they both seem crazy good its just being able to solo out the bands on the drawmer is the icing on the cake for me
@@jameslewis1846 but as a volume control, is Heritage no longer accurate, step by step?
David, Any issues with the digital input?
@@mixbustv Cool! When I get back I need to double check all the HD Omni connections and Protools settings. When I press the digital input button I get a sorta low volume kick drum sound . lol If I disconnect the RCA to 1/4" cable (mogami) the sound just slows down in tempo. I will have more time to troubleshoot later. I thought it was a sync problem even though the MC3.1 "lock" light is green.
What's the song in the demonstration? 😳
@@mixbustv thanks!
No need for sheet control or eq with this mid button to check
Just a short comment on your impression of a passive monitoring controller. If the said monitor controller is truly a passive design (pure resistance with very little capacitance or inductance in the path which is physically impossible to get rid of) then it is not possible for the circuit to make any changes to the signal passing through it apart from attenuating its amplitude. opamps with slow slew rate or misplaced capacitors will degrade the transients of an incoming signal but they are not found in passive designs. Therefore it is most likely that the monitor controller that you were using before was not a truly passive design or simply the circuit wasn't well designed. Try out coleman audio's product sometime if you can, then you will understand what a well designed passive monitor controller is capable of.
Anyways, ignore what I've said as it's just an electrical engineering major mumbling to himself trying to justify his choice for using a passive monitor controller.
It's "BAD" although it may be a bit redudant for me since l have the dangerous box.
That is fucking badass! Shit, too bad that thing sells around 1000 Euro, I can't afford this but still I'm looking around me if I can find something to sell to buy one. Anyone wants a 12 years old siamese cat?
Me! For 1 euro. Sell 1000 cats and you have your MC 3.1 at home.
hahaha Can't do that to my cat. Actually I wouldn't be surprised if he sold me to someone since he thinks he owns the fucking place.