MUTEC MC1.2+ HIGH-PERFORMANCE BI-DIRECTIONAL DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTER

The MUTEC MC1.2+, is a versatile bi-directional digital-to-digital converter (DDC) designed to meet the needs of audiophiles and audio professionals.

The MC1.2+ combines advanced digital audio format conversion with sound-enhancing features, designed for seamless integration across HiFi systems, recording studios, and broadcast setups.

WHAT IS A DIGITAL TO DIGITAL CONVERTER AND WHY WOULD AN AUDIOPHILE USE ONE?

A DDC converts audio signals between various digital formats, such as USB, AES/EBU, S/P-DIF, and others. This is particularly useful for integrating devices with incompatible digital interfaces in audio systems, such as connecting a computer to a high-end digital-to-analogue converter (DAC).

Many DDCs, like the MUTEC MC1.2+, include technologies to clean and regenerate digital audio signals. They are designed to reduce jitter (timing errors) and power supply noise, ensuring clearer and more accurate sound reproduction. This improves the audio quality in both professional and home listening environments.

These converters often support multiple operating systems (e.g., macOS, Windows, Linux) and audio protocols, ensuring flexibility in various environments.

BI-DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL CONVERSION IN THE MUTEC MC1.2+

The MC1.2+ supports bi-directional conversion of PCM audio streams across multiple interfaces, including USB, AES/EBU, AES3/EBUid, and S/P-DIF. It enables simultaneous input and output operations, making it a flexible tool for real-time audio signal transfer between digital mixers, interfaces, and processors.

ENHANCED USB AUDIO PERFORMANCE WITH THE MUTEC MC1.2+

Designed with audiophile-grade performance in mind, the MC1.2+ isolates USB power supply noise using low-noise clock oscillators. This process is claimed to reduce jitter and phase noise, resulting in significantly improved sound quality during playback, recording, and mastering.

FLEXIBLE POWER SUPPLY AND CROSS-PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY

The MC1.2+ offers three power supply options: internal, external, and USB bus-powered, accommodating a wide range of setups. Additionally, it supports comprehensive driver functionality for Windows and is fully compatible with macOS and Linux systems.

DESIGNED FOR AUDIOPHILES AND PROFESSIONALS

Designed for audiophile enthusiasts, producers, and engineers, the MC1.2+ enhances listening experiences and ensures superior sound during professional audio production, say MUTEC. Its robust build quality, featuring a shielded steel housing with vibration-damping feet, is designed for the HiFi rack or studio.

MUTEC MC1.2+ TECH INFO

Interfaces

1 x USB2.0 interface, bi-directional usable

1 x XLR input for AES3/11, 110 ohms terminated, transformer balanced

1 x BNC input for S/P-DIF + AES3id, 75 ohms terminated, unbalanced

1 x Optical input for S/P-DIF, Toshiba Toslink™, EIAJ RC-5720

1 x XLR output for AES3/11, terminated, transformer balanced, buffered

1 x BNC input for S/P-DIF, 75 ohms terminated, unbalanced

1 x BNC input for AES3id, 75 ohms terminated, unbalanced

1 x Optical output for S/P-DIF, Toshiba Toslink™, EIAJ RC-5720

Power Supply

USB interface

DC input, 9 V, JEITA RC-5320A JSBP5

Internal switching power supply, input Voltage: 90 V – 260 V (automatic adjustment), 47 Hz – 440 Hz, power consumption: max. 10 W

Mechanical Details

Cover size/material/color: 196 x 42 x 156 mm without connectors (W x H x D), 1 mm steel sheet, black powder-coated

Front panel size/material/surface: 198 x 44 x 4 mm (W x H x D), aluminium, anodized, silver or black colour

Weight: 1155 g

AVAILABILITY AND PRICING

The MUTEC MC1.2+ is available now, pricing $699/749€

HiFi PiG Says: A true Pro Audio/Audiophile crossover product, which is something we are seeing more and more of recently.