MC-2 is a high-performance digital audio signal and reference sync signal distribution amplifier and format converter for AES/EBU and AES/EBU ID signals. FEATURES: • AES/EBU and AES/EBU ID interfaces in one box. • Supports all audio-related clock rates between 32kHz and 192kHz. • All interfaces meet the specifications of the according AES + AES ID standards. • Signal improvement by low-jitter PLLs. • Converting from AES3 to AES11. • Detects and monitors all studio sampling rates between 32kHz and 192kHz. • Reference pass functionality. • Input lock detection. • Simple user interface. • Built-in international power supply. MC-2 comes basically as an AES/EBU distribution amplifier. Additonally AES/EBU ID interfaces are available to offer conversions between both interface standards. Using latest PLL and conversion techniques, MC-2 processes digital audio signals aligned to AES3 and AES3 ID and reference sync signals aligned to AES11 and AES11 ID including all usual clock rates from 32kHz to 192kHz. Each interface standard offers one input whereas AES/EBU can be distributed to 6 outputs and AES/EBU ID to 2 outputs. Various operation modes enable the use of MC-2 in a wide range of applications. An input reference signal will be distributed to all outputs simultaneously. In this process, a conversion between the AES/EBU and the AES/EBU ID interfaces will be done automatically. A supplied AES3 digital audio signal can be converted in realtime into an AES11 digital sync signal and distributed through all outputs. To keep the original AES3 signal for further use, the first output of the according interface standard can be switched to pass the original signal separately without any format changes. The voltage of the outputs of the AES/EBU ID interface can be switched from standard 1V to 3V to enable very long cable runs. MC-2 is mountable in a 19" rack system by using our optional rack adapters. All functions can be set convenient from the front panel with help of a simple user interface. The device is shipped in a rugged aluminium housing and meets CE, UL and FCC, part 15, specifications. APPLICATIONS: • AES/EBU and AES/EBU ID reference signal distribution. • AES/EBU and AES/EBU ID digital audio signal distribution. • Reference signal and digital audio signal refreshing. • Signal conversion between AES/EBU and AES/EBU ID. • AES3 to AES11 conversion. • Clock rate indication of AES/EBU and AES/EBU ID signals. • Line extension for e.g. theater or broadcast installations. • Output expansion for e.g. MUTEC's iCLOCK, iCLOCKdp, iD, iDdp, • MC-3, MC-3.1 and MC-3.2 and other clock generators.

AES/EBU INPUT		Interface 1 x XLR female, transformer balanced, input impedance 110Ω, 200 mV-7.0 V Format AES/EBU3–1992/2003 + AES/EBU11–1997/2003 Resolution 16-24bits Lock range Every digital audio clock rate from 32.0kHz to 192.0kHz
AES/EBU ID INPUT		Interface 1 x BNC female, unbalanced, input impedance 75Ω, 200mV-7.0V Format AES/EBU3 ID–1995/2001 Resolution 16-24bits Lock range Every digital audio clock rate from 32.0kHz to 192.0kHz
AES/EBU OUTPUTs 1-6		Interface 6 x XLR male, transformer balanced, 3.5 Vpp @ 110Ω, output impedance 110Ω, buffered Format AES/EBU3–1992/2003 + AES/EBU11–1997/2003 Resolution 16-24bits Transmitted audio clock rates Every digital audio clock rate from 32.0kHz to 192.0kHz
AES/EBU ID OUTPUTs 1+2		Interface 2 x BNC female, unbalanced, 1.0 / 3.0 Vpp @ 75Ω, output impedance 75Ω, buffered Format AES/EBU3 ID–1995/2001 Resolution 16-24bits Transmitted audio clock rates Every digital audio clock rate from 32.0kHz to 192.0kHz
SIGNAL PROCESSING		Signal processes AES/EBU3 → AES/EBU11 format conversion AES/EBU ↔ AES/EBU ID electrical conversion Signal stabilization and refreshing by low-jitter PLL Clock rate analyzing Automatic clock rate detection of the incoming reference signal between 32.0 kHz and 192.0 kHz in all operation modes.
POWER SUPPLY		Type Internal, switching power supply Input voltage 90V-260V (automatic adjustment), 47Hz-440Hz Power consumption max. 10W
SYSTEM UNIT COVER		Cover size/material/color 196 x 42 x 156mm without connectors (WxHxD), aluminium sheet 1mm, black Front panel size/material 198 x 44 x 2mm (WxHxD), aluminium Weight ~750g

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