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Old 1st September 2012   #1
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Using 2 sets of monitors at same time (MR816csx/cubase)

I am trying to configure windows and cubase so that I can use 2 sets of monitors at the same time. Basically, I want to be able to use both sets running signals through them simultaneously for tracking and then being able to switch between the two when I'm mixing.

I'm using a Steinberg MR816csx interface and cubase is my DAW. What I'm trying to see is if there is a way for the stereo bus signal to be routed to outputs 1/2 (for set 1) and also to outputs 3/4 (for set #2) at the same time. I would think there was a way to do this using the Control Room feature, but when I use that I can only switch between two sets of monitors and it won't let me play both A and B sets at the same time.

In addition, I also want to be able to do the same thing outside of cubase for iTunes and general music playback on my PC. The Steinberg driver allows you to route the main stereo output from the PC to the L and R outputs of the MR816. However, I don't see a way to route the signal to two sets of monitors.

I know cubase lets you set up headphone mixes, but I'd like to be able to have one volume control for both sets of stereo mixes. I'm essentially looking for a setup that will allow me to have a quadrophonic mix for tracking and then the ability to switch between both sets of monitors for stereo mixes while mixing.

Any suggestions/thoughts would be appreciated!
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Unless you want to spend more, there's the Mackie Big Knob or PreSonus Monitor Station. both around $299.00 U.S.
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You need to set the control room, its exactly what its for.

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You need to set the control room, its exactly what its for.

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I did set the control room, but in that configuration it only let's you use one set of monitors at one time. You can switch between the monitors, but there's no control to send output to both sets of monitors, unless I'm missing something.

I also looked in the manual and didn't see any references to this either.

If you know of a way, please let me know.
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You can set the main outs to out 1&2...right into set one...and then enable the control room...tell it the monitor is on 3&4. You will get the same output on 1&2 and 3&4...of course, the control room won't work anymore (dim/mono will only affect 3&4)...
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