Audient Nero Desktop Monitor Controller with Console-Style Monitor Control (Obsidian Black)

Building on over 20 years of expertise in analog console heritage, the Audient Nero has been designed to give you powerful control over your monitoring. Featuring a comprehensive range of I and O, console-style monitor control, Precision Matched Attenuation Technology, and more. Nero will quickly become the core of your studio.
Precision Matched Stereo Volume
Nero perfectly matches the volume of the left and right channels of your stereo signal using Audient’s custom Precision Matched Attenuation Technology. Unlike other monitor controllers, this prevents any deviation in volume between your left and right monitors or unbalancing of your stereo image, enabling you to monitor accurately and mix with confidence.
Inputs
As your studio grows it becomes harder to control. Nero enables you to centralize, connect, and control all your monitoring needs from your desktop using Nero’s array of stereo inputs. This includes 2 stereo inputs for your interface, a dedicated cue mix for better monitoring for your artists, a mini jack input to plug in your phone, and RCA inputs to plug in your media player.
Outputs
Reference your mixes on up to three sets of speakers, independently set and match volume for all speakers, and audition and assign your sub to any monitor path. Nero also provides one dedicated monitor-grade headphone amp and three foldback-grade headphone amps, making sure you’re ready to take on the loudest of sessions with crystal-clear headphone mixes. Outputs include main stereo outputs to plug in your favorite speakers, 2 alt stereo outputs to plug in alternative speakers for referencing, a subwoofer output to assign your sub to any output, and 4 headphone outputs to communicate with your artists.
Assignable Sub
Easily assign a sub to activate when switching to a monitor path of choice but maintain the ability to switch it on and off without losing your saved preset. Nero also lets you audition the sub on any alternative set of speakers without forcing you to assign it permanently.
Smart Touchpoints
Smart Touchpoints enable you to customize your workflow on the fly. Easily route and configure Nero’s outputs and monitor controls to create monitoring combinations that suit you. Simply hold down a Smart Touchpoint to put it into setup mode, select your routing options, and press it again to save.
Console Style Monitor Control
Utilizing Audient’s vast experience in implementing monitor control in both recording consoles and desktop controllers, Nero features David Dearden-designed circuitry as well as a range of advanced monitor controls. User Defined Dim lets you customize and set the attenuation of the dim function using the volume knob. The tactile speaker set allows you to audition your mixes by quickly switching multiple sets of speakers. Sum and Difference is a classic trick to quickly hear your stereo information and check the sides of your mix. Activate Dim, Mono, or Talkback with either a tap (latch) or a tap and hold. Cue Mix Monitoring lets you reference what your artist is hearing, make adjustments, and fix problems quickly. Smart Mono Mode permanently assigns a mono speaker without preventing mono functionality on other sources.
Talkback
3 input sources (Internal, Dynamic, and Condenser) help you communicate with your artist quickly using Nero’s dedicated talkback mic or any microphone of your choice. The dedicated gain control quickly adjusts the talkback mic with more than enough volume to make your artists feel comfortable when recording. Assignable headphone selection lets you route your talkback mic to any or specific headphone mixes and always be in control of your session.
Built to Last
With its all-metal construction and Obsidian Black finish, Nero has been designed to look and feel great in any studio.
ARC Create instantly
Bundled with a free suite of creative software including Cubase LE and Cubasis LE for iOS, alongside industry-leading plugins and virtual instruments, you can start recording as soon as you open the box.