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product_id: 256033841
title: "Mackie Passive 2X2 Studio Monitor Controller, USB, Black"
brand: "mackie"
price: "£155.01"
currency: GBP
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Mackie"
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# USB connectivity for seamless control 2 stereo monitor outputs 4 analog TRS inputs + 1 line in Mackie Passive 2X2 Studio Monitor Controller, USB, Black

**Brand:** mackie
**Price:** £155.01
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your studio game with Mackie's Passive 2X2 – where pro control meets sleek simplicity.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mackie Passive 2X2 Studio Monitor Controller, USB, Black by mackie
- **How much does it cost?** £155.01 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- mackie enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mackie brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug-and-Play USB:** Seamless integration with your desktop or laptop—no drivers, no hassle.
- • **Robust Metal Build:** Durable desktop form factor designed to withstand the rigors of your creative workflow.
- • **Dual Stereo Outputs:** Drive two sets of studio monitors simultaneously for flawless A/B referencing.
- • **Versatile Analog Inputs:** Connect up to 4 professional 1/4" TRS sources plus a 1/8" line-in for ultimate flexibility.
- • **Precision Volume Control:** Effortlessly dial in your perfect mix with tactile touch control.

## Overview

The Mackie Passive 2X2 Studio Monitor Controller is a compact, metal-encased desktop device designed for professional audio environments. It features 4 balanced 1/4" TRS analog inputs plus a 1/8" line input, 2 stereo monitor outputs, and USB connectivity for easy integration with computers. With tactile volume control and a passive design, it delivers pristine audio signal management without power requirements, making it ideal for studio and editing suites.

## Description

Mackie Passive 2X2 Studio Monitor Controller

Review: Not bad - Fine, but the buttons get loose by the time. You need press it many times to work properly. Good just for sometime and then you need to upgrade for something better
Review: Grounding issue - noisy connection - This product m has a grounding issue and there is an awful buzz once plugged in. I had a look online on forums and many others have had this problem with no solution found ... don't buy this faulty product.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01NCUZ32O |
| Additional Features | Volume Control |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | For Studio Use |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Audio output mode | Stereo |
| Brand | Mackie |
| Built-In Media | Pro Tools® | First Software, Quick Start Guide |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Connectivity Protocol | USB |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Volume control |
| Customer Package Type | Flat Free Package (FFP) or Equivalent |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,262 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 7 Years |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Frequency response | 20 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00663961050462 |
| Input Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12D x 19W x 12H centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Studio Monitor |
| Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | Mackie |
| Model Name | BIG KNOB PASSIVE |
| Model Number | Big Knob Passive |
| Mounting Type | tabletop |
| Number Of Circuits | 1 |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2.0 |
| Number of Batteries | Unknown batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Power Source | Passive |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 1000 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 1 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Monitor |
| Speaker maximum output power | 1000 Watts |
| Specific Uses For Product | Studio and editing suite applications |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 663961058840 663961050462 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | manufacture warranty |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Woofer Diameter | 1 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Mackie
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Frequency response:** 20 KHz
- **Speaker maximum output power:** 1000 Watts

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you plug in a sub-woofer?**
A: Only if your sub feeds your monitors. If you don't know the answer to that question, you should probably start there. This device just provides 2 source inputs, and 2 stereo outputs.

**Q: I want to use this to control if sound comes through my headphones or studio monitors. Is the phones out affected by the mute or monitor toggles?**
A: It has 2 headphone outputs, each with their own control, and a knob to choose between cue an input.  It is not affected by monitor toggles or mute; those just turn the respective monitor speaker on and off.  I run my mains on A and my subs on B for independent control.  Each monitor also has its own trim level to manage balance.

This thing behaves like any line mixer should.

**Q: is there a way to turn your voice on and off while recording?**
A: yes.

**Q: What cables do i need? i do not know how to set up. i have 2 krk studio monitors and scarlet solo interface. please help**
A: You need 2x RCA to 1/4" cables to connect your Scarlett to the Big Knob, and 2x 1/4" to 1/4" to connect the Big Knob to your monitors. Since the Scarlett is unbalanced out, there's no reason to use TRS (balanced) cables for your monitor run.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Not bad
*by U***8 on 13 September 2025*

Fine, but the buttons get loose by the time. You need press it many times to work properly. Good just for sometime and then you need to upgrade for something better

### ⭐ Grounding issue - noisy connection
*by M***S on 27 July 2023*

This product m has a grounding issue and there is an awful buzz once plugged in. I had a look online on forums and many others have had this problem with no solution found ... don't buy this faulty product.

### ⭐⭐ volume issue
*by B***R on 10 January 2022*

less than a year volume control became erratic

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-10-10*