MC-1/MC-1.1 - Overview II

MC-1 and MC-1.1 are multifunctional, high-performance digital audio format converters for S/PDIF and AES/EBU digital audio data. Using latest digital audio circuitries, both units process all formats with clock rates up to 192.0kHz! The format conversion process does not only the necessary electrical conversion but also a format conversion of the reference signals in compliance with the specifications which are standardized by the Audio Engineering Society (AES) and the International Electrotechnical Commision (IEC). Various additional operation modes like ADAT™ line extension through AES/EBU lines, SCMS processing or signal status detection enable the use of MC-1 and MC-1.1 in a wide range of applications.

MC-1.1 especially offers double circuitries for bi-directional connections which allows to run two signal paths individually. In addition, this unit consists of two outputs for each digital audio format which enables to use MC-1.1 as an ADAT™ signal splitter and S/PDIF + AES/EBU distribution amplifier.

APPLICATIONS:

• Interconnection of consumer and professional digital audio devices.
• Realtime bi-directional signal transfer and format conversion between send/returns of digital mixing consoles and effect processors.
• Uni- or bi-directional interconnection of computer-based sound cards with professional digital audio equipment.
• S/PDIF, AES3 and AES11 signal splitting and distribution.
• Distance extension for ADAT™ and S/PDIF optical signals through symmetrical AES/EBU lines for e.g. theater or broadcast installations.
• Digital audio signal refreshing.
• SCMS coding of digial audio productions to protect those against illegal copying.
• S/PDIF optical/coaxial status analysing.