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Introduction - Design Concept
1. INTRODUCTION
In purchasing the new M-Patch, you have acquired a passive volume control device of high class
that meets the demands of the home/pro studio.
An affordable high-quality problem solver for mixerless DAW and nonlinear video production envi-
ronments, the M-Patch provides an ideal desktop stereo level control solution for any monitoring
or distributed sound application.
The M-Patch is essentially a multi channel stereo attenuator using passive circuitry designed for
users wishing to work without outboard mixers or bit-degrading digital volume attenuators. The
M-Patch provides stereo level control solutions for any monitor or distributed sound application.
Featuring two rotary controls for precise two x stereo channel level adjustments, and housed in a
compact half rackmount sized chassis, the M-Patch passive volume control and patch control
device is perfectly suited to serve in any common capacity in which more control over volume is
desired. From desktop, mixerless DAW and MIDI systems in which no mixer is present to public
presentations, professional multichannel installations, distributed sound systems, or audio and
video post production environments, the M-Patch adds high quality zone and/or channel control
wherever it's needed.
2. THE DESIGN CONCEPT
2.1 High quality components and design
The philosophy behind SM ProAudio products guarantees a no-compromise circuit design and
employs the best choice of components.
2.2 Inputs and outputs
All inputs and outputs are secured firmly to the exterior chassis housing. This ensures robust
quality and confidence in performance under all conditions.
