Grace Design
Grace Design m905 Monitor Controller
Best professional control for critical audio monitoring.
This high-fidelity stereo monitor controller and DAC offers exceptional audio playback quality for professional studios. It features an asynchronous USB Class 2 interface for ultra-low jitter and supports DSD 128x playback. The system includes a 2U rack-mountable mainframe and an ergonomic remote control unit with an LCD display for intuitive operation. With extensive analog and digital inputs, multiple speaker outputs, and a high-performance headphone amplifier, it serves as the central hub for critical listening and mixing, ensuring transparent and detailed sound reproduction.
$4194.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
24
/ 1143
#24 in Audio Mixers
Price vs Category Average
+216%
Above average
Package Contents
905256
/ m controller, Audio Control Unit (ACU), Remote Control Unit (RCU), RCU tilt base and hardware, ' serial cable, ' AC power cable, rubber feet, and rack screws
Who it's for
- Audio engineers and audiophiles demanding pristine sound reproduction.
- Studio professionals managing complex signal routing and multiple listening environments.
- Recording studios and mastering engineers seeking enduring, dependable equipment.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious producers and home studio owners with limited funds.
- Home studio users or casual listeners needing basic monitor control.
- Users with compact studios or limited desk real estate.
Performance breakdown
Audio Transparency
Reference-grade circuitry delivers an uncolored, surgically precise listening experience.
DAC Performance
Ultra-low jitter architecture ensures pristine digital-to-analog conversion for critical mixing.
Ergonomic Workflow
The intuitive remote control makes complex monitoring tasks feel effortless.
Connectivity Versatility
Extensive I/O options handle diverse studio setups with absolute ease.
Build Integrity
Rugged rack-mount chassis built to withstand years of demanding studio use.
Headphone Amplification
High-current output drives even the most demanding reference headphones cleanly.
Key Specs
Package Contents
m905 controller, Audio Control Unit (ACU), Remote Control Unit (RCU), RCU tilt base and hardware, 25' serial cable, 6' AC power cable, rubber feet, and rack screws
Width
17 inches (rack-mountable chassis); 8.9 inches (remote control)
Depth
10 inches (rack-mountable chassis); 5.1 inches (remote control)
Height
3.5 inches (2U rack-mountable chassis); 2.2 inches (remote control)
Unit Weight
7.8 lb (rack-mountable chassis); 2.2 lb (remote control)
Digital I/O
Yes
Chassis
19-inch Rack-Mount
Input Connectors
AES/EBU XLR, Optical, RCA, S/PDIF Coaxial, Analog XLR
Know before you buy
Yes, the m905 features an asynchronous USB Class 2 interface, allowing it to function as a high-quality audio interface directly connected to your computer for playback.
It does. The unit supports DSD 128x playback, ensuring compatibility with high-resolution audio files for critical listening environments.
The remote control unit is wired. It connects to the main rack-mountable chassis via an included 25-foot serial cable, which ensures reliable, latency-free operation without interference.
The m905 is designed for professional studios and supports multiple speaker and subwoofer outputs, allowing you to easily switch between different monitoring setups.
Yes, the m905 includes a reference-grade headphone amplifier specifically engineered to drive a wide range of professional headphones with transparency and detail.
Yes, the main audio control unit is built into a 2U 19-inch rack-mountable chassis, making it easy to integrate into standard studio racks.
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