Product Overview
A quality piece with high versatility. With both RCA and XLR preouts this preamp can be used with nearly any system. Numerous inputs allow even the largest system to be supported. Supports HDCP 2.2 on one input/output, and all other outputs support standard 4K signals. Updated to latest firmware.
Manufacturer's description: The MC-14 provides control and switching of eight channels of audio, as well as broadcast quality video with pass through of 4K video formats. Independent zone monitoring provides control of source selection for two zones at a time. An HDMI® interface enables the transmission of uncompressed digital audio and video signals through a single connector. The MC-14 can pass digital video signals of up to 4K, 12-bit and 3D, with multiple digital audio channels (7.1 channels) at sample rates of up to 192 kHz through the HDMI interface.
The MC-14 also supports the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) technology that comprises data encryption and authentication of the partner equipment. With two 32-bit floating-point TI DA710 digital signal processing (DSP) engines, the MC-14 offers unparalleled processing power. This processing is available at digital input sample rates of up to 192kHz, with 24-bit resolution to retain top performance from all input sources and listening modes.
High-precision 192kHz/24-bit A/D converters can be used to convert stereo analog audio input signals to digital signals, allowing the MC-14 to provide the benefits of precise digital signal processing without sacrificing signal integrity. Additionally, all output D/A converters can operate at up to 192 kHz/24-bit and are completely asynchronous from input converters and all digital inputs. This allows the outputs to be completely buffered and internally clocked to a very stable crystal oscillator. This is particularly important in removing jitter from unstable sources, especially HDMI. The MC-14 gives the best possible signal output and maintains the highest possible resolution even on less than ideal sources.
7.1-channel digital surround processor
4K HDMI Switching on all 8 HDMI inputs
Dolby® TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio™ decoding
8 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs
9 digital inputs, plus USB 1.1 Type B for sound-card functionality
8 pairs of analog inputs and both balanced and unbalanced analog outputs
DESCRIPTION
7.1-channel digital surround processor
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.25 dB
HEIGHT
6.3" (16cm)
WIDTH
17" (43.2cm)
DEPTH
15.5" (39.4cm)
WEIGHT
24 lb (10.9kg) Shipping Weight; 18 lb (8kg) Unit Weight
COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL
RS232 and TCP/IP (2-way); 3 Trigger outputs; 1 Trigger input; Rear Panel IR; Front Panel IR
INPUTS
HDMI (8); Coax S/PDIF (4); Optical (3); USB; AES/EBU (2)
ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS
6 (Stereo) RCA pairs; 2 (Stereo) XLR pairs
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD)
(20Hz to 20kHz at 2V output level): Less than 0.006% in all modes; below 0.0013% in Bypass mode.
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
110 Ohms
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Includes rack ears and fastener hardware (requires 3 rack spaces without feet)
