Studio & Control Monitors

Most units handle two or three sets. You feed the controller from your interface using analog inputs or a digital input, then run stereo outputs to each pair. The A/B switch lets you flip between your main monitors and a smaller reference pair mid-playback, which is the fastest way to catch a mix that only holds up on one set of speakers. A dim button drops the level without disturbing your volume setting.

Not always. If you run one stereo input and one set of monitors, your interface may cover it. A dedicated controller pays off when you need to compare speaker pairs, collapse to mono, dim for a phone call, feed a subwoofer output, or hand a client a headphone output separate from your own. It also puts monitor control on the desk in front of you instead of in software.

A passive monitor controller uses a stepped attenuator or potentiometer to reduce the signal with no amplification and no power supply, so it stays out of the way of your signal path. An active monitor controller is powered, and that circuitry makes room for extras like a headphone amplifier, a digital input, remote volume control, and a programmable level offset between speaker outputs. Passive units are popular in small rooms. An active controller is valuable once you are switching several sources and speaker pairs.

AVGear buys monitors outright, sells them on consignment, and runs quarterly auctions. An outright offer is the fastest way to clear a pair. Consignment usually returns more on higher-value or discontinued models. Send photos and model details through our Sell Your Gear page, and our team will come back with a quote.

Often, yes. Listings show how many units we have on hand, so a page showing four in stock means you can order one, two, or all four. Completing a stereo pair or matching a discontinued model is one of the most common reasons people shop our used inventory. If you need a particular production run or serial range, email sales@avgear.com before ordering.

Most used equipment we sell carries a 30-day warranty, and you have 30 days after delivery to start a return or exchange. Coverage varies by item, so contact us to confirm on the unit you are considering before you order.

AVGear stocks pre-owned studio monitors, monitor controllers, and stands, all tested and graded at our Las Vegas facility before they go up for sale. Every listing shows photos of the exact unit you are buying along with a technician's notes on how it performs. Most domestic non-freight orders placed before noon PST ship the same business day, and warehouse pickup is available.

Yes. We buy outright, sell on consignment, and run auctions, and we build custom disposition programs for organizations clearing a facility. That covers decommissioning, pickup, testing, listing, sales, shipping, and monthly reporting on what sold. Start on the Sell Your Gear page.