Rack-mountable monitor and stereo surround sound controller that integrates seamlessly with any console or DAW based surround sound set-up to provide comprehensive monitoring control and record functions for multiple surround sound formats. It offers 6 preset monitor formats and supports three 5.1 surround and three stereo formats. It provides 8 inputs from console (5.1 SURROUND plus STEREO) and 8 outputs to recorders (5.1 SURROUND plus STEREO), as well as switchable ENCODER/DECODER insertion and 6 speaker outputs, each with Level Trims. Other features include individual speaker CUT/ISOLATE functions, universal console solo and monitor system interface, user definable monitor REFERENCE and DIM levels, internal pink noise generator, Guide Track input and ergonomic control surface.