LEXICON MC-4 Digital Controller

[Giovanni Dimitropoulos]

Based on the reference MC-12, the MC-4 Digital Controller is perfectly suited for less complex multi-channel systems in which sound quality, picture quality, ease-of-use and reliability are still of paramount importance.

8 channels, 8 configurable inputs
Up to two 5.1-channel analog audio inputs
Analog bypass available for stereo and 5.1-channel analog audio inputs
S/PDIF coaxial and S/PDIF optical digital audio inputs
Automatic switching between analog and digital audio inputs
24-bit/192kHz D/A converters
Stereo side and rear outputs and a dedicated subwoofer output
2 broadcast-quality video switchers
3 component video inputs with full HD-TV compatibility
5 S-video and 5 composite video inputs
4 32-bit, floating-point DSP engines
Separate DSP engine to decode Dolby Digital and DTS signals
LOGIC7® decoding
Dolby Digital Surround EX and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding
DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, and DTS-ES (matrix and discrete) decoding
THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX decoding
2 trigger outputs
Rear panel IR input
RS-232 control
Rack-mount option

Value

Equipped with 8 configurable inputs, and 8 channels of output, the MC-4 is ideal for all but the most elaborate systems. Drawing on Lexicon's legendary expertise in digital audio, the MC-4 offers superior performance and value for today's music and home theater enthusiast.

Powerful

At the heart of the MC-4 are four Analog Devices SHARC digital signal processing engines, one Cirrus Logic DSP engine, and eight 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converters - an architecture that is nearly identical to the MC-12. As a result, the MC-12 and MC-4 share the same tremendous processing power and sonic soul. The MC-4 includes THX Ultra2 certification and dts 96/24 decoding. Rounding out its impressive list of playback technologies: Dolby Digital EX, Pro-Logic II, dts-ES, dts Neo6, and LOGIC7.

LOGIC7

The MC-4 features Lexicon's decoding technology: LOGIC7. Based on years of psychoacoustic research, LOGIC7 strikes a delicate balance between channel separation and surround envelopment. For music, film, and broadcast sources, LOGIC7 distinguishes between primary and background signals and processes them appropriately. Prominent sounds like a singer's voice or an airplane's roar are reproduced with stunning clarity. The signal is sent to the appropriate speaker with high channel separation, while secondary sounds like the ambient noise of a concert hall or the great outdoors are reproduced with amazing spaciousness. With LOGIC7, the listener experiences an unmatched sense of involvement.

Connected

With formats such as DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, and High-Definition TV, the demand for input connectors has grown. The MC-4 provides compatibility with these formats, offering 3 component video inputs and 8 configurable analog inputs. The analog inputs can be configured as 8 stereo inputs, 5 stereo inputs plus one 5.1-channel input, or 2 stereo inputs plus two 5.1-channel inputs for separate DVD-A and SACD sources.

Simple

The MC-4 uses the same intuitive on-screen menu system and user interface as the MC-12 for navigation of the set-up options and features. Both new users and those that are familiar with Lexicon digital controllers will instantly feel at home with the MC-4 and will be fine-tuning it in minutes.

Conclusion

Designed with a careful balance of performance and function, the MC-4 is sure to impress with its stellar performance, simple user interface, and set-up flexibility. Combined with an RT-10 disc player and an LX series power amplifier, the MC-4 serves as the core of a high performance, high value home theater system.

 

[Giovanni Dimitropoulos]

Audio Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio Inputs
8 stereo (RCA) or 5 stereo and one 5.1-channel or 2 stereo and two 5.1-channel connectors

Digital Audio Inputs
4 S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) and 4 S/PDIF optical (TosLink) connectors (Coaxial and optical input connectors conform to IEC-958, S/PDIF standards)
Accepts 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz sample rates
Accepts 16-24 bits PCM audio, Dolby Digital, DTS and DTS-ES discrete data formats

Main Audio Outputs
8 unbalanced (RCA) connectors for Front L/R, Center, Subwoofer, Side L/R, and Rear L/R


Performance (Main Zone)

Analog-to-Digital Conversion 24-bit, 96kHz, dual-bit architecture

Digital-to-Analog Conversion 24-bit, 44.1 to 192kHz, multi-bit architecture

Frequency Response 10Hz to 20kHz, +0.05dB/-0.1dB, -0.5dB at 40 kHz, reference 1kHz

THD + Noise Below 0.008% at 1kHz, maximum output level

Dynamic Range 108dB minimum, 22kHz bandwidth

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 108dB minimum, 22kHz bandwidth

Input Sensitivity 200mVrms (2Vrms for maximum output level) at 0dB input gain

Input Impedance 100kΩ in parallel with 150pF

Output Level 150mVrms typical, 6Vrms maximum
Maximum value with full-scale input signal and volume at +12dB)

Output Impedance 100Ω in parallel with 150pF


Video Inputs and Outputs

Video Inputs 5 composite (RCA), 5 S-video, and 3 component video (RCA)

Video Outputs 1 composite (RCA), 1 S-video, and 1 component (RCA)


Performance (Composite & S-video)

Formats NTSC, PAL, and SECAM

Switching Active

Output Level 1.0V peak-to-peak

Impedance 75Ω

Input Return Loss >40dB

Differential Gain <0.5%

Differential Phase <0.5°

Bandwidth >25MHz

K Factor <0.3%

Gain ±0.15dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio >65dB

Frequency Response 10Hz to 10MHz + 0.1/-0.3dB


Performance (Component Video)

Formats 3-channel (Y, Pr, Pb), format-independent

Switching Passive

Impedance 75Ω

Bandwidth >150MHz

Insertion Loss <3dB


Other

Trigger Outputs 1 power on/off and 1 programmable connector on detachable screw terminals (+12 VDC, 0.5 amps each)

RS-232 Serial Input/Output2 9-pin D-sub connectors

Power Requirements 90-250 VAC, 50-60Hz, 60W (universal line input), detachable power cord

Remote Control Hand-held, backlit infrared remote control unit
Batteries: Two AA


Environment

Operating Temperature 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)

Storage Temperature -30° to 75°C (-22° to 167°F)

Relative Humidity 95% maximum without condensation


Dimensions and Weight

Height (with feet) 3.81” (97mm)

Width 17.3” (440mm)

Depth 14.85” (377mm)

Weight 17lbs (7.6kg)

Rack Mounting Optional brackets are available for installing in a standard 19" equipment rack (2 rack units required for MC-4).

 

[Giovanni Dimitropoulos]

Xορτάστε τον..........

 

[Giovanni Dimitropoulos]

 

[Giovanni Dimitropoulos]

θαυμάστε και το εσωτερικό του!!

Tιμή κάπου στα 3,5 χιλιάρικα.......

 

[spilegou]

Xορτάστε τον..........

ΦΑΤΕ ΜΑΤΙΑ ΨΑΡΙΑ................

 

[Nick Arvanitakis]

Ελατε ρε πως κανετε ετσι με 4,5 χιλιαρικα δικο σας το gudgetακι

 

[Σπύρος Μπλάτσιος]

Ελατε ρε πως κανετε ετσι με 4,5 χιλιαρικα δικο σας το gudgetακι

gadgetακι ε...

μήπως σου περισεύουν 2-3 να μου δανείσεις ένα για 2-3 χρόνια????

 

[Nick Arvanitakis]

Σπυρο τι να σου δανεισω gudgetακι,χιλιαρικο η χρονια?

 

[Σπύρος Μπλάτσιος]

1000€ για ένα gadgetακι...

too much too soon...

 

[Giovanni Dimitropoulos]

Σε μένα τίποτα Νικολάκη?????? :roll: :twisted: :twisted:

 

[Nick Arvanitakis]

Oι κατοχοι YAMAHA δεν μπορουν να αναβαθμιστουν σε LEXICON.Eιναι τοσες οι πωλησεις που διαλεγουμε πελατες και δανειληπτες.

 

[Σπύρος Μπλάτσιος]

xaxaxa καλό....

 

[Giovanni Dimitropoulos]

Έχω και.......KAWASAKI!!!!
Αυτό βοηθάει καθόλου Νίκο???
:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:










(ή θα έπρεπε να έχω κανένα "Adventure"???? :roll: )

 

[Nick Arvanitakis]

To kawasaki βοηθαει αλλα εσενα για να κανεις βολτες.Θυμαστε μια παλια διαφημηση που ελεγε "ναχα μια YAMAHA" μεχρι που εγινε "YAMAHA τα λεφτα μου ναχα"

 

[Giovanni Dimitropoulos]

Στα μηχανάκια όμως.......
Όχι στους AV....