# Small Interface for controlling Monitors in addition to the QC **URL:** \ **Category:** Quad Cortex\ **Created:** [January 14, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/small-interface-for-controlling-monitors-in-addition-to-the-qc/13166 "2024-01-14T14:37:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aoloso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dec6dc/32.png) [@aoloso](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/aoloso)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/small-interface-for-controlling-monitors-in-addition-to-the-qc/13166/1 "2024-01-14T14:37:12Z")
Hey Folks! I need some suggestions for an audio interface for controlling monitor levels. At the moment i use the Quad Cortex as my interface, which works great. But everytime i hear some podcasts or just wanna listen to music through my focal monitors i need to switch on the QC which is kinda annoying. So i need a small minimalistic interface with no fancy in or outputs as i’ll still use the QC for recording. Are there any good interfaces for that purpose? The EVO 4 and Komplete Audio 2 looking pretty decent to me for what i want to do with it. Are there better options? ---
**Author:** ![PickinPete](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aeb1de/32.png) [@PickinPete](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/PickinPete)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/small-interface-for-controlling-monitors-in-addition-to-the-qc/13166/2 "2024-01-14T16:38:42Z")
Since you’re using the QC for your recording interface, what about a monitor controller that has digital inputs like the current version of the Mackie Big Knob? ---
**Author:** ![aoloso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dec6dc/32.png) [@aoloso](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/aoloso)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/small-interface-for-controlling-monitors-in-addition-to-the-qc/13166/3 "2024-01-14T17:26:43Z")
My first thought was getting a monitor controller but that means that i still have to turn on the QC everytime i want to hear music and stuff right? ---
**Author:** ![carlosmoraes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/53a042/32.png) [@carlosmoraes](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/carlosmoraes)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/small-interface-for-controlling-monitors-in-addition-to-the-qc/13166/4 "2024-01-14T17:29:46Z")
I use the Presonus Audiobox Go. Small, affordable and also compatible with mobile devices. Seem like a good fit for your needs… ---
**Author:** ![aoloso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dec6dc/32.png) [@aoloso](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/aoloso)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/small-interface-for-controlling-monitors-in-addition-to-the-qc/13166/5 "2024-01-14T17:56:19Z")
This one looks great! Thanks for that suggestion i’ll give it a try. ---
**Author:** ![PickinPete](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aeb1de/32.png) [@PickinPete](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/PickinPete)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/small-interface-for-controlling-monitors-in-addition-to-the-qc/13166/6 "2024-01-14T18:04:29Z")
Most monitor controllers have at least a couple sets of inputs. I think the biggest version of the Big Knob has 4 stereo inputs plus a couple USB. I have an old, all analog BK. I have a CD player, a laptop, my Focusrite interface and a rack mixer all connected. It also has trim controls for each source, to balance levels. It’s feeding a set of JBL and a set of KRK monitors. I know there are more pristine controllers out there but it was mosestly priced and has worked flawlessly for 20 years or more. ---
**Author:** ![aoloso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dec6dc/32.png) [@aoloso](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/aoloso)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/small-interface-for-controlling-monitors-in-addition-to-the-qc/13166/7 "2024-01-14T18:32:21Z")
That might be a solution too! thanks for the suggestions i’ll check this thing out! ---
**Author:** ![PickinPete](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aeb1de/32.png) [@PickinPete](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/PickinPete)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 7:50pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/small-interface-for-controlling-monitors-in-addition-to-the-qc/13166/8 "2024-01-14T19:50:49Z")
There are lots of offerings out there, from $150 to over $3000. I hope you find something that meets your needs. Happy hunting!