 Audio Inputs and Outputs |
Analog Audio Inputs |
8 stereo pairs (RCA) or 5 stereo pairs and one 5.1-channel analog input or 2 stereo pairs and two 5.1-channel analog inputs |
Digital Audio Inputs |
4 coaxial (RCA), 4 optical (TosLink); coaxial and optical inputs conform to IEC-958, S/PDIF standards
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
Accepts: 16-24 bits PCM audio, Dolby Digital, dts and dts-ES discrete data formats |
Main Audio Outputs |
8 unbalanced (RCA) and 8 balanced (XLR, MC-8 Balanced only) for Front L/R, Center, Subwoofer, Side L/R, Rear L/R |
Zone 2 Audio Outputs |
1 unbalanced (RCA, one variable output level) stereo connector and 1 balanced stereo connector (XLR, variable output level, MC-8 Balanced only)
1 S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) connector |
| Performance (Main Zone) |
Analog-to-Digital Conversion |
24-bit, 96kHz, dual-bit
  architecture |
Digital-to-Analog Conversion |
24-bit, 44.1 to 192kHz, multi-bit architecture |
Frequency Response |
10Hz to 20kHz, +0.05dB/-0.1dB,
-0.5dB at 40kHz, reference 1kHz |
THD + Noise |
Below 0.008% at 1kHz, maximum output level |
Dynamic Range |
108dB minimum, 22kHz bandwidth |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
108dB minimum, 22kHz bandwidth |
Input Sensitivity |
200mVrms (2Vrms for maximum output level) at 0dB input gain |
Input Impedance |
100k in parallel with 150pF |
Output Level |
150mVrms typical, 6Vrms maximum (RCA outputs); 300mVrms typical, 12Vrms maximum (XLR outputs, MC-8 Balanced only); maximum value with full-scale input signal and volume at +12dB |
Output Impedance |
100 in parallel with 150pF (RCA outputs); 50 in parallel with 150pF (XLR outputs, MC-8 Balanced only) |
| Performance (Zone 2) |
Digital-to-Analog Conversion |
24-bit, 44.1 to 192kHz, multi-bit architecture |
Frequency Response |
10Hz to 20kHz, +0.05dB/-0.1dB,
-0.75dB at 40kHz, reference 1kHz |
THD + Noise |
Below 0.005% at kHz, maximum output level |
Dynamic Range |
103dB minimum, 22kHz bandwidth |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
103dB minimum, 22kHz bandwidth |
Input Sensitivity |
200mVrms (4Vrms for maximum output level) |
Input Impedance |
100k in parallel with 150pF |
Output Level |
200mVrms typical, 4Vrms maximum (RCA connectors)
400mVrms typical, 8Vrms maximum (XLR connectors, MC-8 only)
Maximum value with full-scale input signal and volume at +12dB |
Output Impedance |
100 in parallel with 150pF (RCA outputs); 50 in parallel with 150pF (XLR outputs, MC-8 Balanced only) |
| Video Inputs and Outputs |
Video Inputs |
5 composite (RCA), 5 S-video, and 3 component video (RCA) |
Video Outputs |
2 composite (RCA, 1 monitor and 1 Zone 2), 2 S-video (1 monitor and 1 Zone 2), and 1 component (RCA) |
| Performance (Composite & S-video) |
Formats |
NTSC M, PAL, SECAM compatible |
Switching |
Active |
Output Level |
1.0V peak-to-peak |
Impedance |
75 |
Input Return Loss |
>40dB |
Differential Gain |
<0.5% |
Differential Phase |
<0.5° |
Bandwidth |
>25MHz |
K Factor |
<0.3% |
Gain |
±0.15dB |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>65dB |
Frequency Response |
10Hz to 10MHz + 0.1/-0.3dB |
| Performance (Component Video) |
Formats |
3-channel (Y, Pb, Pr), format-independent |
Switching |
Passive |
Impedance |
75 |
Bandwidth |
>150MHz |
Insertion Loss |
<3dB |
| Other |
Trigger Outputs |
1 power on/off trigger, 1 programmable trigger; +12VDC, 0.5 amps each; detechable screw terminals |
RS-232 Serial Input/Output |
2 9-pin D-sub connectors for system control and software upgrades |
Power Requirements |
90-250 VAC, 50-60Hz, 60W (universal line input), detechable power cord |
Remote Control |
hand-held, backlit infrafed remote control unit (requires Two AA batteries) |
| Environment |
Operating Temperature |
0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) |
Storage Temperature |
-30° to 75°C (-22° to 167°F) |
Relative Humidity |
95% maximum without condensation |
| Dimensions and Weight |
Height (with feet) |
MC-8: 3.81" (97mm)
MC-8 Balanced: 5.04" (128mm) |
Height (without feet) |
MC-8: 2 rack units
MC-8 Balanced: ~3 rack units |
Width |
17.3" (440mm) |
Depth |
14.85" (377mm) |
Weight |
MC-8: 17lbs. (7.6kg)
MC-8 Balanced: 24lbs. (10.7kg) |
Rack Mounting |
Optional brackets are available for installing either unit in a standard 19" equipment rack (2 rack units required for MC-8, 3 rack units required for MC-8 Balanced) |
