Introduction
The MC-1 can be thought of as four units in one. At its heart is a reference-quality 8-channel music and film digital audio computer capable of creating or recreating a limitless amount of listening environ- ments. This digital audio computer is mated to an 8-channel, 24-bit Digital-to-Analog converter that rivals the most exotic and costly stand- alone devices. To harness all of this digital audio power, the MC-1 also includes a built-in line-level preamplifier with 8 analog audio inputs and 8 digital audio inputs for easy integration with multiple source compo- nents. Since many of these source components are also capable of outputting high quality video signals, the MC-1 includes a broadcast- quality composite and S-video switcher with 8 inputs. The MC-1 also includes a digital output, two RS-232 ports and three digital audio expansion ports. The back panel includes a bare wire block terminal for trigger outputs for easy connection to associated equipment.
The MC-1 is designed to satisfy the most rigorous demands, while retaining simplicity for casual use as well. Using the system can be as simple as pressing an input key and turning the volume up and down. Less-used functions are organized into a simple on-screen menu system and “hidden” buttons on the remote control. Controls are provided to accommodate virtually any system configuration and to allow for varying recording, mixing, and transmission styles, as well as for system control from a second zone, and for control by sophisticated automation systems.
The MC-1 includes NIGHTCLUB, CONCERT HALL, CHURCH, and CATHEDRAL effects for creating an ideal custom listening environment as well as MUSIC LOGIC and MUSIC SURROUND which offer ambi- ence extraction. As these programs use the same Lexicon technology used by the overwhelming majority of professionals for adding ambi- ence to their recordings, you will find playback greatly enhanced by the MC-1, transporting you more deeply into the performance.
The MC-1 also recreates 5.1 channel soundtracks with stunning accu- racy, and takes them to a new level of realism with Lexicon’s proprietary Logic 7 technology. These effects allow you to expand 5.1 channel as well as two channel soundtracks for 7.1 and virtual 7.1 channel playback for an increased sense of spaciousness and envelopment.
The MC-1 provides separate effects for listening to 5.1 channel music and down-mixing 5.1 channels to two channels, allowing you to fine- tune the MC-1 for listening to 5.1 channel music or music videos, as well as recording 5.1 channel sources on 2-channel devices.
The MC-1 can be easily integrated with the various types of loudspeaker systems currently available, including those that are THX certified. By adhering to the rigorous THX Ultra specification, the MC-1 includes THX enhancements for optimizing playback of matrix-encoded film
