Lake People MC50

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Lake People MC50

Lake People

MC50

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 615801
Model: MC50
Price: $1,710.50

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The Lake People MC50 is a serious monitor controller for engineers and producers who demand transparent signal paths and precise control. Its build quality is exceptional, and the X-Feed headphone amp is a real highlight, offering incredible clarity. This is a top-tier solution for critical listening environments.

Product Description

  • Lake People MC50
  • Monitor Controller and Headphone Amplifier
  • With balanced headphone amplifier with X-Feed and pre-gain in 19" format
  • With functions such as Solo Left
  • Solo Right
  • Channel Swap
  • Phase Reverse and Mono Switch
  • 2x VU-Meter
  • Volume control
  • Input parameter: 10 kOhm
  • Output parameter: 1 Ohm
  • Max. input impedance: +22 dBu
  • Max. output impedance: +26 dBu
  • Frequency range: 5 - 80
  • 000 Hz (-0.5 dB)
  • Crosstalk: < -100 dB @ 1/15 kHz
  • THD+N: < -100 dB
  • Dynamic range: > 125 dB
  • Stereo line inputs: 2 x 3-pin XLR
  • balanced
  • Stereo slave output: 3-pin XLR
  • balanced
  • Stereo line outputs: 2 x 3-pin XLR
  • balanced
  • Stereo headphone outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
  • unbalanced
  • 4-pin XLR
  • balanced
  • Stainless steel housing
  • Front panel made of black anodised aluminium
  • Power supply: 115 / 230 V AC
  • max. 15 VA
  • Format: 19" / 1 U
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 483 x 188 x 44 mm
  • Weight: 2.5 kg
PROS
  • • Solid stainless steel chassis provides exceptional rigidity and dampening
  • • X-Feed headphone amplification delivers remarkably clean and detailed sound
  • • Balanced XLR connections ensure pristine signal integrity throughout the chain
  • • VU meters offer a classic, visually engaging level monitoring experience
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, positioning it outside of budget-conscious studios
  • • Unbalanced headphone jacks limit flexibility for certain setups
  • • Relatively large 19in format demands significant rack space

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Key Features

Channels 2 stereo
Sources 2 stereo XLR inputs
Talkback Not included
Headphone Outs 2 x 6.3mm jack, 2 x 4-pin XLR
Connections 2x XLR inputs, 2x XLR outputs, 1x slave output
Weight Approximately 12 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

X-Feed technology aims to preserve the tonal character of your monitors when listening through headphones, reducing the translation issues common with standard headphone amps.
It's designed for both, providing accurate level matching and monitoring regardless of your monitor size or placement.
Balanced XLR connections significantly reduce noise and interference, vital for maintaining a clean and professional-sounding monitoring chain.

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