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Introduction
Thank you very much for buying the MC-3+ Smart Clock, a Synchronizable Digital Audio Master Clock Generator, from MUTEC!
General Description
The new MUTEC MC-3+ Smart Clock is especially designed to improve the acoustical quality of digital audio devices in two
ways: At first by clocking external devices with ultra-low jitter Word Clock signals and secondly by aggressively re-clocking
incoming digital audio signals. Therefore, we have developed a totally new clocking technology, which we are calling the
»MUTEC 1G-Clock«. That means in practice, we are running – for the first time in the audio industry – an audio clock synthesis
process with a basis clock rate in the gigahertz area! Together with new ultra-low noise power supplies and new PCB design
rules aligned to high-speed communication technologies, the MUTEC 1G-Clock brings jitter and electrical noise down to unique
low levels, which leads to unprecedented transparency in your audio recordings.
Also working as a clock distributor and unlike other products, the MC-3+ effectively regenerates incoming clock signals to
higher purity as the signal source. Thus, the MC-3+ enables to improve already existing clock systems and helps to raise the
standard of sound reproduction in every studio environment.
Additionally, the MC-3+ Smart Clock locks to so-called atomic clocks or GPS receivers to raise its timing accuracy to the
highest possible level. For use during live events or in mobile trucks, the MC-3+ features an anytime fail-safe clock generation
in every operation mode. Entering the hold-over mode and re-synchronization of returning clock references is carried out so
smoothly that live recordings surely will not affected.
The new MUTEC MC-3+ Smart Clock and its unique 1G-Clock Technology add with most aggressive jitter reduction a significant
improvement in sound to most studio set-ups, while ensuring flawless synchronization of connected devices at any time!
MC-3+ Features
Incorporates MUTEC’s unique 1G-Clock Technology for lowest jitter possible
Improves audiophile quality of any connected digital audio device
Re-clocks digital audio most aggressively
Offers unique externally-referenced audio re-clocking
Raises clearly audible the sound quality of most DA converters
Eliminates digital “Clicks and Pops”
Enhances existing master clocks
Digitally-compensated clock accuracy for highest precision of the generated clocks
Locks to 10.0 MHz clock references 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
New-designed, simple user interface
Front panel lock-out for preventing misuse
Rack-space-saving 9.5“ housing
Built-in, international power supply
Available with aluminum- or black-colored front panel
MC-3+ Applications
Audiophile sound improvement of digital audio devices
Elimination of »clicks and pops« in audio recordings
Enhancing and stabilization of existing clock chains
Stellate, ultra-low jitter clock signal supply
Addition of redundancy to clock chains in use