tc electronic Level Pilot X

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tc electronic Level Pilot X
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Gorgeous, sturdy controller but conceirns with audio quality
Quintessence Music 06.08.2020
I bought this and have used it for many years in order to have a volume control at hand for emergencies like crashes (when a sample is stuck in the buffer), or sudden loud sound sources and It does the job. It's heavy, sturdy and affordable, not to mention it looks nice and clean.

The downsides however are in logevity. After having been used for a couple years it started to 'crack' a little bit in use, possibly due to corrosion. I suppose this is acceptable wear considering my studio is used at least 60 hours a week, however I switched to an ARC (from RME) which digitally controls the output, and after taking this out of the signal chain I was blown away by the difference in fidelity. My sound was more open, the stereofield was more clear and the high end sounded more complete. I was obviously very used to the sound of my set after all these years so maybe the difference was extra noticable to me because of that, but I feel like a component this essential in the signal chain should'nt make compromises to sound quality, not even when it's 100 years old.
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Cute little device but lacking build quality
Rob Wright 19.01.2022
I've had this device for little over two years now and though I like it's simplicity & size, I can't say I'd buy it again. The pot is very scratchy already to the point where I'll probably need to replace this device. Also when turning the knob, the bottom parts tends to turn too, the unit is not sufficiently heavy so you have to press it slightly while turning.
If you don't mind scratchy pots then don't let my advice stop you.
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Does what it needs to!
Anonymous 15.11.2016
This is a very simple device, consisting is a very high quality potentiometer in an aluminium enclosure, very minimalistic and classy in design. The rotary knob feels smooth, as expected most of the volume reduction is smooth up until the last part where the drop is mostly accentuated. I can't hear any loss of quality or colouration introduced by the circuit, I measured the SPL from my speakers and it appears that there is practically no attenuation in sound level when the unit is at its peak position (although the experiment was not perfectly accurate since I had to hold the mic with my hands). The pot is not dented, and there are no indicators other than a single one on top of the knob, however the min position is roughly between the TC and the max falls on the C of the brand :) so you have a way to visually understand where you are. I advice in calibrating the volume of the speakers at max and measure it (I have it at 83dbf each) and use the pot to reduce the volume. The attached wire is very long, but despite that you need additional cables since the balanced extensions are too short, about 50 cm apart.
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Powered Monitors?
AnthonyO 07.11.2019
You will need this!
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Simple and functional
Le Måns 18.05.2020
I use this with my monitors at home.
There's really not much mystery to it. It's a simple level control and it certainly does it's job well. Knob movement feels nice and the level control is accurate. I haven't noticed any negative affect to the sound. Cables are quite long so you don't have the connectors laying on the table. If you just need a simple good quality level control without extra features, this one is for you.
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Does the job but developed a bit of crackle soon
lerosa 04.11.2022
This does the job of controlling my powered tannoys that don't have a separate volume control on my mixer. You need XLR outs. The knob is sturdy and has a nice feel however it has a tendency to float about the desk if you don't tack it down. Also after a couple of months of use it developed a bit of crackle when turning, nothing major as it isn't in the recording path. Overall a very handy gadget.
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Good passive volume controller
Maciej R. 11.12.2021
Quality is good, does not take much space. The only problem is that it moves too easily, there should be more resistance from the pot. Better volume indicator (than silver dot on silver top) would be welcomed. Also, the unit should be much more heavier as sometimes it moves under the weight of attached cables.
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Domestik 13.08.2019
After years of usage not a single worry! I totally recommend this product. Before I had some SPL active unit which turned out to shred the sound.
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Pot will go bad
Spino 29.04.2021
Have one myself and had 10 where I work. The pot will inevitably go bad after a while. It's a pity as the machine aluminum is great, the feeling is marvelous, it's elegant and it won't clutter your desk, and it does its job flawlessly. Until the pot goes bad, that is.
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In general very good
10u_Angled 04.05.2020
Only thing I would ask is that the cable is a metre longer
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