Palmer Monicon L G2
Monitor Controller
- Active/passive monitor controller
- Bluetooth compatible
- Adjustable headphone output
- Adjustable AUX volume
- Switchable mute
- Switchable mono summing
- Switchable PFL
- Input and output selector
- Inputs: Two balanced XLR/TRS combo sockets (stereo) and one AUX
- Outputs: Two balanced XLR (stereo) and one XLR (mono)
- Robust housing
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 218 x 76 x 124 mm
- Weight: 1 kg
- Colour: Black
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Available since October 2025
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Item number 622061
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Number Of Monitoring Outputs (Stereo) 2
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Headphone connection 2
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Talkback Function No
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Built-in AD / DA converter No
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Incl. Remote control No
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Level Meter No
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Number of 2 track inputs 1
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Summing Function No
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Surround No
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Design Desktop
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Dimensions 218 x 76 x 124
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Weight 1,0 kg
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Versatile monitor controller
The Palmer Monicon L G2 is a monitor controller that features a passive volume control and a built-in headphone amplifier. In this second-generation model - or "G2" for short - Palmer has retained the proven design of the Monicon L while adding Bluetooth connectivity and a separately switchable subwoofer output. The volume control remains entirely passive, so the essential functions, including the volume knob as well as mono, dim, and mute, continue to operate even when the unit is switched off. Mobile devices can be connected wirelessly via Bluetooth, with audio playback supported through the high-resolution A2DP, aptX, and aptX HD codecs. Designed for larger monitoring setups, the Monicon L G2 provides comprehensive control, while the Monicon M G2 and S G2 are more compact alternatives for users who only require volume control and the essential monitoring functions.
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Flexible signal source selection
The Palmer Monicon L G2 features a clear and straightforward layout, with the central volume control surrounded by the DIM, Mute, and Mono monitoring functions positioned below it. The input selection is located on the left, while the output selection and headphone amplifier controls sit to the right of the main volume control. Two analogue inputs are available: A balanced XLR/jack combo socket with a 20kOhm input impedance, and an unbalanced AUX input via RCA or 3.5mm mini jack with a 10kOhm input impedance. The AUX input and Bluetooth stream share a dedicated volume potentiometer, while the PFL switch determines the signal source sent to the headphones, allowing either the main speaker output signal or the AUX/Bluetooth signal to be monitored directly.
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Even works without power
The Palmer Monicon L G2 can operate two pairs of speakers alongside a subwoofer, with five balanced XLR outputs providing the necessary connections and a 600-ohm output impedance. This makes it possible to compare two speaker systems directly in an A/B configuration, while the subwoofer can be used with either pair of speakers. The stereo tracking of the volume control remains consistent across the entire range, with no sudden level changes or noticeable shifts in the stereo image. Input and output switching, as well as the Mute, Dim, and Mono functions, operate without audible switching noise, helping to maintain a clean and uninterrupted monitoring signal. Since the volume control is passive, the essential level control and monitoring functions remain available even in the event of a power failure.
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About Palmer
Palmer is one of seven brands belonging to Adam Hall GmbH from Neu-Anspach in Hessen, Germany, which was founded in 1975. Starting as a manufacturer of robust flight cases, Adam Hall GmbH has developed into a global manufacturer and distributor of event equipment. In addition to studio and PA equipment, the company also produces LED lighting systems, moving lights, cables, protective cable conduits, stands, and stage systems. The Palmer brand is known for marrying analogue circuitry with digital technology. In this way, new innovations are developed that meet the highest demands. The Palmer portfolio includes DI boxes, line isolators, speaker simulations, controllers, and studio monitors.
Convenience, quality, and safety
The Palmer Monicon L G2 is suitable for use in home studios, professional recording environments and video editing stations, where its compact housing fits easily on a desk and places practical volume control within comfortable reach of the listening position. Unlike digital volume control through a mixer or DAW, an external monitor controller provides direct and tactile access to the listening level via its large rotary knob, allowing adjustments to be made quickly and intuitively. Another benefit is its position in the analogue signal path after D/A conversion, meaning it operates independently of the computer and can help prevent uncontrolled signal spikes from reaching the speakers in the event of a technical fault or system crash. Overall, the Monicon L G2 provides a straightforward way to keep essential monitoring controls physically accessible while maintaining a clear separation from the computer-based audio system.
In the spotlight
Digital vs. analogue volume control
With digital volume control in DAWs or audio interfaces, the signal level is reduced mathematically by applying a scaling factor below 1, which in earlier 16-bit systems could result in audible losses because fewer quantisation levels were available at lower volumes. In modern 24 or 32-bit floating-point workflows, however, this is largely no longer a practical concern, as the available dynamic range is extremely wide, and signal resolution remains well preserved even at low listening levels. Analogue monitor controllers adjust the volume after D/A conversion, directly within the analogue signal path, providing computer-independent and often more intuitive control from the listening position. When properly implemented, they offer a reliable and practical monitoring solution, with their main advantages lying not necessarily in superior sound quality, but in straightforward operation and dependable everyday use.
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