Mutec MC-3+ Smart Clock silver

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Mutec MC-3+ Smart Clock silver

Mutec

MC-3+ Smart Clock silver

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 320028
Brand: Mutec
Model: MC-3+ Smart Clock silver
Price: $976.80

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The Mutec MC-3+ Smart Clock is a serious piece of kit for high-end studios and mastering engineers. It’s all about cleaning up your digital clock signals, which translates to a smoother, more detailed sound. If you're chasing the absolute cleanest digital audio possible, this is a worthwhile investment.

Product Description

  • Mutec MC-3+ Smart Clock silver
  • Digital Audio Master Clock Generator
  • Based on MUTEC 1G-clock technology
  • Improves the audio quality of all connected digital audio devices
  • Strongest re-clocking of digital audio signals
  • Audibly increases the sound quality of each DA converter
  • Prevents digital "clicks and pops" in audio recordings
  • Digitally compensated clock accuracy for the highest precision of the generated clock signals
  • Locks to 10 MHz clock signals of so-called Atomic clocks or GPS receivers
  • Outputs clock signals fail-safe in any state of operation
  • Generates Word Clocks
  • Super Clocks
  • AES3 + S/P-DIF blanks simultaneously
  • Converts between AES3 and S/P-DIF as well as between AES11 and Word Clock
  • Generates Word Clocks up to 768.0 kHz simultaneously
  • Control elements can be switched off to prevent accidental operation
  • Anodised 9.5" aluminium housing
  • Dimensions: 196 x 42 x 156 mm
  • Weight: 1260 g
  • Built-in international power supply unit
  • Colour of front panel: Silver

*Interfaces:*

  • 1 x BNC input for Word Clock + 10 MHz
  • 75 Ohms termination switchable
  • unbalanced
  • 1 x XLR input for AES3/11
  • 110 Ohms terminated
  • transformer balanced
  • 1 x Optical input for S/P-DIF
  • Toshiba Toslink™
  • EIAJ RC-5720
  • 1 x RCA input (coaxial) for S/P-DIF
  • 75 Ohms terminated
  • unbalanced
  • 6 x BNC outputs for Word Clock
  • terminated
  • unbalanced
  • individually buffered
  • adjustable in pairs
  • 1 X XLR output for AES3/11
  • terminated
  • transformer balanced buffered
  • 1 X RCA output (coaxial) for S/P-DIF terminated
  • unbalanced
  • buffered
  • 1 X Optical output for S/P-DIF
  • Toshiba Toslink
  • EIAJ RC-5720
PROS
  • • Rock-solid 1G clocking for pristine digital audio clarity
  • • Silver chassis exudes premium build quality and durability
  • • AES3/S/P-DIF conversion eliminates interface bottlenecks
  • • Fail-safe operation ensures reliable, consistent timing
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for smaller studios
  • • Relatively large footprint, requires ample rack space
  • • Complex menu system demands a learning curve for optimal use

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Key Features

Type Digital Audio Master Clock Generator
Clock Outputs Word Clock, Super Clock, AES3, S/P-DIF
Sample Rates Up to 768.0 kHz
Connections AES3, S/P-DIF, AES11, 10 MHz input
Weight Approximately 11 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Mutec’s 1G clocking technology is a different approach, often praised for its stability and transparency, though it might lack some of the creative features of competitors.
While it will technically work, you won’t fully realize its benefits; it's truly designed for professional interfaces and digital converters.
It’s ideal for the absolute highest accuracy, but the MC-3+ performs exceptionally well using its internal clock as a backup – still a significant upgrade over most interfaces.

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