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TC Electronic BMC-2

Item ID: BMC2

Monitor Controller and Digital to Analog Converter with Calibrated Referencing, JET Jitter-reduction Technology, and "iCheck" Signal Integrity Check - Mac/PC

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Audiophile DAC and Monitor Controller!

For professional monitor control, add TC Electronic's BMC-2 to your studio setup. This handy desktop monitor controller operates with or without your computer. It not only lets you switch between digital input sources - S/PDIF/AES3, TOS, and ADAT - but also lets you take instant, practical control over your levels. In fact, the TC Electronic BMC-2 monitor controller lets you define your own reference levels, for calibrated reference monitoring. There's even more to this controller — keep reading to learn about the unique Integrity Check feature onboard the TC Electronic BMC-2.

TC Electronic High-definition D/A Converter and Monitor Controller at a Glance:
  • Calibrate your listening levels for accurate referencing
  • iCheck reveals problems with the audio signal
  • Precision jitter-reduction technology, borrowed from the flagship System 6000
  • Flexible digital inputs as well as digital and analog outputs

Calibrate your listening levels for accurate referencing
To meet the needs of critical audio referencing, the BMC-2 accepts user-defined reference levels. Just hit the "REF" button on the front panel and the BMC-2 will attenuate to the SPL output you've set. The levels will even be attenuated to the headphones output, so you can accurately reference your audio however you work best.

iCheck reveals problems with the audio signal
The BMC-2's Integrity Check or "iCheck" is especially useful. Choose an input, and iCheck will reveal if the signal is spatially compromised — perhaps because of data reduction from MP3 or AAC encoding at too low of a bit rate.

Precision jitter-reduction technology, borrowed from the flagship System 6000
TC Electronic packed their premier JET jitter-reduction technology into the BMC-2 — it's the same technology featured on TC's System 6000. It serves to give you all of the benefits of optical interfacing, just without jitter issues.

Flexible digital inputs as well as digital and analog outputs
Onboard the BMC-2 there are three digital input types — S/PDIF (also handling AES3 and AES3-id format), TOS, and ADAT. Just select one of the three Input Select keys to select the input you wish to hear. On the output side, the BMC-2 can interface with analog speakers via XLR. Or, you can connect digital speakers to the S/PDIF output — the S/PDIF output is really an AES 3-id output, so it can drive AES inputs, even over long cable runs.

TC Electronic High-definition D/A Converter and Monitor Controller Features:
  • Puts high-quality monitor level control and D/A conversion onto your desktop
  • Can calibrate reference levels for accurate referencing via monitors or headphones
  • iCheck reveals spatial problems with the signal
  • Can work with a Mac or PC, or can operate independently of a computer
  • Features TC Electronic's flagship JET jitter-reduction technology
  • Switchable between three digital input sources — S/PDIF (AES and AES3-id), ADAT, and TOS
  • Features both analog and digital outputs — XLR and S/PDIF (AES3-id)
  • Includes a 12V DC power adapter

The TC Electronic BMC-2 puts professional referencing — and hands-on monitor control — right onto your desktop!

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Specification Detail
Number of Input Channels 3
Number of Output Channels 3
Analog Inputs No Analog Inputs
Analog Outputs 2 x XLR
Digital Inputs 1 x S/PDIF, 1 x TOSLINK, 1 x ADAT
Digital Outputs 1 x S/PDIF, 1 x TOSLINK, 1 x ADAT
Headphones 1 x 1/4"
Talkback No
Form Desktop
Height 6.9"
Depth 2.5"
Width 5.5"
Weight 1.8 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 967420011

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based on 3 reviews

Outstanding D/A for the price

by CDC from NYC
April 16, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer
I love simple, high-quality gear that does exactly what it's supposed to with no frills. If you want a great D/A and monitor control, this is great. Preamps in both the monitor control knob and headph... read more [+]one amp are both excellent, and function very linearly in extreme ranges (very quiet & at the high end of the range). There's no extra features in this box, so if you're looking for monitor switching, handling additional analog inputs, or talkback, this isn't for you. close [-]

Accurate sound, classy-looking, and no drivers to contend with

by Robert Arnold from Saint Paul, MN USA
March 24, 2010
Music Background: Hobbyist
Purchased as a replacement for the built-in audio output of an Intel iMac (2007) to use with Logic Studio monitoring and general purpose playback. Connected via optical Toslink using the iMac's combin... read more [+]ation audio port and running to a pair of Dynaudio BM5a loudspeakers.

For the longest time, I was unconvinced that this unit or any unit could greatly improve the output of the built-in sound, as the nominal specifications of both are quite close, and I liked how the iMac sounded at the time.

I suppose you could say, I didn't rightly know what I was getting into! After hooking the BMC-2 up and listening, it was immediately apparent that this device provides greatly reduced distortion, which results in improved dynamic range and huge sound-staging. For my ears, it was a vast improvement over the on-board audio. It was obvious that I had been listening through an inferior pre-amp. Big improvement; big wow-factor--and this was in the first few minutes. I have yet to log many hours listening.

It is easy to configure the device as there are no drivers. Just set 44.1 or 48 in "Audio Midi Setup" (for OS X).

At this point, with nice monitors and the BMC-2, I feel like have have completely transparent playback of digital audio!

I suppose it would be nice if the unit did have USB or firewire connections, but then again, it would need a driver. And it is so nice not to need a driver. close [-]

TC Electronic BMC-2 Hard to Beat For This Price

by Rudi Ekstein from Los Angeles, CA.
March 4, 2010
Music Background: 20 Year Pro Recording Engineer
This unit has excellent sound. Pro design overall while keeping costs down. You won't find a monitor controller that sounds as good as this one for anything near this inexpensive or even triple the ... read more [+]price. The volume control is large enough, feels pro, and works well with good left to right imaging. The switches are a little small and the mono compatability switch needs to be pushed twice to go from mono back to stereo. Limited I/O flexibility. I would like to see an analog input, an AES/EBU input as well as an additional analog speaker output., but then the unit may be too small for all that. The headphone jack needs to be on the top or on the side, not the rear. Otherwise, this is the best deal in town. I would have given a full 5 stars if it wasn't for some of the less flexible features. The sound of the DA converter is WOW, especially for the money. close [-]

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