The Knoblin is quietly lurking under your counter! Or, at least, you should have one lurking! The Knoblin is the kind of product you don’t notice until you realize you can’t live without it. Tucked discreetly under a counter or desk, it behaves like its namesake: a quiet, helpful little goblin whose only job is to keep your listening levels exactly where you want them.
In reality the Knoblin is a passive headphone volume control with a solid, tactile knob that simply and reliably adjusts level, without adding noise, color, or complexity. It doesn’t demand attention, software, power, or configuration; it just sits there patiently, ready to work.
In the studio or control room, the Knoblin plays well with nearly any headphone amplifier, making it a flexible companion in a wide range of setups. Where it really shines, though, is alongside an Axia Studio Core. In that environment, the Knoblin becomes an intuitive, physical extension of the system giving the operator instant control over headphone volume without reaching for a mouse or digging through menus. It’s a small piece of hardware that restores a sense of directness and confidence to monitoring, especially in fast-moving broadcast or production workflows.
⚠️ NOTE: Not for use to control loudspeaker levels.