RTW Touchcontrol 5 Dante Stereo/Immersive Metering & Monitor Controller

RTW TouchControl 5 (Dante) Metering Meets Monitor Control — The Immersive Monitor Controller Built for Every Format, From Stereo to 22.2

OVERVIEW

The RTW TouchControl 5 is a Dante-based immersive monitor controller and precision metering system in a compact, PoE-powered desktop unit. It merges RTW's broadcast-grade metering pedigree with an industry-leading monitor control engine, giving mixing and mastering engineers a single small-footprint box that replaces a rack of separate monitor controllers, meters, and talkback boxes. Check out these features:

FORMAT COVERAGE - STEREO THRU 22.2, ALL IN ONE BOX

• 32 Dante channels in and out, up to 96 kHz
• Handles stereo, 5.1, 7.1 surround, and immersive formats including 7.1.4, 9.1.6, and up to 22.2, plus Dolby-guideline array speaker layouts.
• Up to 4 selectable input sources and 4 switchable speaker sets, with per-source delay for quick A/B comparisons

SPEAKER CALIBRATION & BASS MANAGEMENT

• Per-speaker DSP: individual delay, gain, phase, and 8-band EQ (a one-click Dolby Atmos Music Curve can be added directly in the EQ).
• DSP-powered calibration using the internal mic or manual entry, with a live SPL readout.
• Advanced bass management for up to 2 LFE channels, independently adjustable crossovers, high-pass/all-pass filtering, and a dedicated SUB output — or bypass entirely in Expert Mode.

BUILT-IN BROADCAST-GRADE METERING

• RTW's proven PPM engine (from the flagship TouchMonitor line), plus True Peak, VU, British PPM, Audio Vectorscope, Real-Time Analyzer, Loudness Chart, LFE Bleed, and Ratio instruments.
• Compliant with EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770/1771, ATSC A/85, ARIB, OP-59, AGCOM, CALM, and more.

TALKBACK & INTERCOM

• Built-in calibrated mic doubles as SPL reference and talkback source; can address any node on the network — ideal for facilities running multiple TouchControl 5 units.

CONNECTIVITY

• PoE-powered single Ethernet connection, XLR mic input with switchable 48V, 1/4" headphone out, 3.5mm analog line out, full OSC/HTTP remote-control support for integration with mixers and automation.

EASE OF OPERATION

• One knob, one screen, zero rack space. A 5" touchscreen and a single pushable rotary knob (customizable for DIM, Mute, or Recall Calibrated Level) put every function within reach — no rack unit, no mouse required for day-to-day monitoring.
• Web-based setup. Initial configuration and presets are handled through a browser interface; the unit auto-assigns a network IP via DHCP and shows up instantly as a 32-channel device in Dante Controller.
• Build-your-own layout. View pages, instrument size/placement, and button colors are fully user-configurable — engineers build the exact controller layout their room needs (e.g., a dedicated 9.1.4/7.1/5.1/stereo Atmos switcher).
• Lockable Operation Mode restricts access to only the controls needed during a session, preventing accidental changes on a live session or broadcast.
• German reviewer Bonedo rated it 4.5/5, citing the ability to control an entire 7.1.4+ speaker array with a single reliable knob and comprehensive filtering/EQ management as standout usability wins.

WHY THE TOUCHCONTROL 5 BEATS OTHER STEREO CONTROLLERS

• Format ceiling: TouchControl 5 covers stereo all the way to 22.2 immersive in the same unit. Typical stereo-only controllers can't touch it for versatility.
• Metering: TouchControl 5 includes a full broadcast-grade metering suite. Stereo controllers usually offer none or minimal metering, requiring a separate meter bridge.
• Networking: TouchControl 5 runs 32-channel Dante AoIP and works with any brand's network gear.
• Future-proofing: TouchControl 5 scales with you into Atmos/immersive work with no new purchase.

WHY THE TOUCHCONTROL 5 BEATS OTHER IMMERSIVE CONTROLLERS

• Price: TouchControl 5 Dante is $3570 @ BHphotovideo dot com. Grace Design's m908 mainframe alone runs ~$7,500 before the Dante module. DAD's MOM controller is ~$1,200, but it's routing-only — you still need a separate DAD AX32/AX64/DX32R interface or Avid equivalent to process audio.
• Vendor lock-in: TouchControl 5 integrates with any Dante device on the network. The m908 requires Grace's own ACU mainframe. DAD's MOM also requires the AX?? or Matrix. You know how your rig gets tweaked over the years. We all do it. Why limit your versatility?
• Built-in metering: TouchControl 5 includes the full RTW broadcast metering suite (PPM, True Peak, Loudness, Vectorscope, RTA). This level of metering is exclusive to the TC5.
• Max format: TouchControl 5 handles up to 22.2. RedNet R1 tops out at 7.1.4. The m908 supports up to 24 channels / 22.2-class formats. DAD's AX64 can reach 128 immersive channels, but it costs.
• Licensing model: TouchControl 5 includes all features at one price (except for the optional second display licence). Grace's Dante/RAVENNA module is sold separately from the m908 base price, and DAD requires PRO|MON licensing on top of interface hardware.
• Footprint: TouchControl 5 is a single compact desktop unit, PoE powered. RedNet R1 is a single desktop unit but functionally tied to a rack interface; both the m908 and MOM require a rack mainframe/interface plus a separate desktop remote.

THE BOTTOM LINE

TouchControl 5 is the only unit in this class that combines full immersive monitor control (up to 22.2), broadcast-grade metering, and open Dante compatibility in a single self-contained box — competitors force a choice between paying for vendor-locked convenience (Focusrite), paying a premium for a modular mainframe (Grace), or buying control and conversion as two separate purchases (DAD/Avid).

For engineers moving between stereo, surround, and immersive/Atmos work — especially in networked Dante studios — TouchControl 5 offers the broadest format range, only unit-agnostic networking, and the only integrated broadcast-grade metering suite of any monitor controller at its price point, without being tied to a single manufacturer's audio interface ecosystem.

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