MC-3+ Smart Clock
At Sweetwater, we well know that a master clock can improve (or degrade) the sonic performance of digital audio equipment — and that high-resolution re-clocking of your digital audio material is key to achieving optimum performance. The Mutec MC-3+ Smart Clock elicits audiophile sound quality from connected digital audio gear in two ways: by clocking devices with ultra-low-jitter word clock signals and by aggressively re-clocking incoming digital audio signals.
High-resolution re-clocking for enhanced sound quality
To achieve stunning clarity and bring out minute details in your audio, the Mutec MC-3+ Smart Clock applies high-resolution re-clocking to incoming digital audio signals. Mutec's state-of-the-art audio re-clocking algorithms, together with their 1G-Clock technology, ensure that the sensing of incoming audio is executed with optimal resolution, which enables ultra-precise merging of the audio data with the newly developed, ultra-low-jitter MC-3+ clock. The result is unparalleled richness of detail and excellent spatial localization within the re-clocked audio material.
Next-generation clocking technology
Making its debut in the MC-3+ Smart Clock, Mutec raises the bar for digital audio clocking with their proprietary 1G-Clock technology. Running a frequency synthesis on a specifically calculated high clock rate, Mutec's approach completely eliminates the typical jitter-inducing artifacts that are present in all traditionally implemented DDS (direct digital synthesis) processes. Further examination of the clock generation circuit caused Mutec to develop new ultra-low-noise power supplies and PCB design parameters optimized for high-speed communication technologies to virtually eliminate electrical noise. Bottom line: Mutec's 1G-Clock technology brings jitter down to ultra-low levels, which translates to unprecedented transparency for your audio recordings.
High value and usability for studio and live applications
The MC-3+ Smart Clock functions not only as a clock generator, but also as a clock distributor. Unlike other master clocks, the MC-3+ regenerates incoming clock signals to a higher purity. This helps stabilize existing clock systems, improving sound reproduction quality. In instances where the MC-3+'s digitally compensated clock accuracy is not adequate, you can lock the system to higher-accuracy references, such as an atomic clock or GPS receiver, to elevate timing accuracy to the highest level possible. Further, for use at front-of-house or in mobile recording units, the MC-3+ delivers anytime fail-safe clock generation in every state of operation, guaranteeing no negative impact on critical live recordings. The MC-3+ Smart Clock delivers flawless synchronization of connected devices at any time, while enhancing the sound of your audio productions. Factor in its gentle price tag, and the Mutec MC-3+ Smart Clock is a no-brainer.
Mutec MC-3+ Smart Clock Features:
- Incorporates Mutec’s proprietary 1G-Clock technology for the lowest jitter possible
- Improves audiophile quality of any connected digital audio device
- Aggressively re-clocks digital audio
- Improves the sound quality of any D/A converter
- Eliminates digital clicks and pops in audio recordings
- Enhances and stabilizes existing clock chains
- Digitally compensated clock accuracy for the highest precision
- Locks to 10MHz clock signals of atomic clocks and GPS receivers
- Outputs clock signal fail-safe in any state of operation
- Generates word clock, super clock, AES3, and S/PDIF simultaneously
- Converts between AES3 and S/PDIF as well as between AES11 and word clock
- Generates word clocks up to 768kHz
- Ultra-low-jitter stellate clock signal supply
- Addition of redundancy to clock chains in use
- Increase of clock signal reliability during live events
- Multiple clock rate synchronization
- Newly designed, simple user interface
- Front panel lock-out for preventing misuse
- Rackspace-saving 9.5″ housing
- Built-in international power supply
- 3-year extended warranty
- Quality crafted in Germany
