MC-7 Word Clock Distribution Amp & Audio Clock Converter

 

 

*The MC-7 is discontinued as of 11/2/23*

 

Features:

  • Distributes and converts Word Clock, AES3/11 and S/PDIF
  • Extracts and re-generates clock signals out of digital audio signals
  • Improves audio quality of connected devices
  • Handles clock rates from 32.0 kHz up to 192.0 kHz/768.0 kHz
  • Supports Super Clocks for older ProTools systems
  • Offers 4 inputs and 11 outputs in total
  • Protects from reference signal dropouts
  • Supplies interruption-free output signals
  • AES11, Grade 1, internal reference clock (0.5 ppm)
  • Compact format
  • Built-in international power supply
  • Made in Berlin, Germany

 

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WORD CLOCK INPUT (WCLK)
Interface: 1 x BNC, 200 mV-7 V, unbalanced, input impedance 75 Ω
Lock range: 25.0kHz to 200.0 kHz, 11.2896MHz + 12.288MHz (so-called Super Clocks)
AES3/11 INPUT
Interface: 1 x XLR female, transformer balanced, input impedance 110 Ω, 200 mV – 7.0 V
Format, Resolution: AES3 – 1992/2003, AES11 – 1997/2003, 16 – 24 bits
Lock range: 25.0kHz to 200.0kHz
S/P-DIF COAXIAL INPUT (CO)
Interface: 1 x Coaxial (Cinch/RCA female), unbalanced, 0.5 –1.0Vpp @ 75 Ω, output impedance 75 Ω
Format, Resolution: IEC 60958, 16 – 24 bits
Lock range: 25.0kHz to 200.0kHz
S/P-DIF OPTICAL INPUT (OP)
Interface: 1 x ToslinkTM, EIAJ RC-5720
Format, Resolution: IEC 60958, 16 – 24 bits
Lock range: 25.0kHz to 200.0kHz
WORD CLOCK OUTPUTS (WCLK)
Interface: 8 x BNC, 3,5 V @ 22 Ω, unbalanced, buffered
Transmiteed clock rates: 25.0kHz to 200.0kHz, 11.2896MHz + 12.288MHz (so-called Super Clocks)
AES3/11 OUTPUT
Interface: 1 x XLR male, transformer balanced, 3.5Vpp @ 110Ω, output impedance 110Ω, buffered
Format, Resolution: AES3 – 1992/2003, AES11 – 1997/2003, 24 bits
Transmitted sampling rates: s 25.0kHz to 200.0kHz
S/P-DIF COAXIAL OUTPUT (CO)
Interface: 1 x BNC, 0.5V, unbalanced, input impedance 75 Ω, buffered
Format, Resolution: IEC 60958, 24 bits
Transmitted sampling rates: s 25.0kHz to 200.0kHz
S/P-DIF OPTICAL OUTPUT (OP)
Interface: 1 x Toshiba ToslinkTM, EIAJ RC-5720
Format, Resolution: IEC 60958, 24 bits
Transmitted sampling rates: s 25.0kHz to 200.0kHz
INTERNAL REFERENCE CLOCK SPECIFICATIONS
Oscillator type: TCXO, temperature compensated crystal oscillator
Clock accuracy (shipped): < ± 1.0ppm
Clock stability vs. temperature: < ± 1.0ppm within -10°C to + 60°C
Operating temp: -10°C to + 60°C
Clock jitter: < 10ps (RMS)
POWER SUPPLY
Type: Internal, switching power supply
Input voltage: 85V – 264V (automatic adjustment)
Power consumption: max. 10W
Dimensions (H x W x D): 42 x 196 x 156mm / 17 x 7.7 x 6.1in (without connectors)
Weight: .75kg / 1.7lbs