MUTEC MC-4 User Manual
ADATTM– AES3 – S/P-DIF DIGITAL AUDIO FORMAT
AND SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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General instructions
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture, direct
sunlight or excessive heat from sources such as radiators or spotlights. No user serviceable parts are inside. Repair and maintenance must be carried out by qualified personnel authorized by MUTEC GmbH!
The unit has been designed for operation in a standard domestic environment. Do NOT expose the unit
and its accessories to rain, moisture, direct sunlight or excessive heat produced by such heat sources as
radiators or spotlights! The free flow of air inside and around the unit must always be ensured.
CAUTION
RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Initial operation
Prior to the initial operation of the unit, the ap pliance , its accessories and packaging mu st be
inspected for any sign s of physical damag e that may have occurr ed during t ransit . If the uni t has
been da maged me chanic ally or if li quids hav e been spi lled ins ide the enclosure , the appliance may
not be co nnected to the mains or must be disco nnected from the mains imm ediately! If the unit is
damag ed, plea se do NOT re turn it to M UTEC Gmb H, but not ify your dealer an d the shipp ing company immediate ly, other wise cl aims for damage or replacem ent may not b e granted.
If the device is left in a low-temperature environment for a long time and then is moved to a roomtemperature environment, condensation may occur on the inside and the exterior. To avoid shortcircuits and flashovers, be sure to wait one or two hours before putting the device into operation.
Power supply
The device contains a self-adapting wide-range power supply supporting the majority of global standard line voltages within a range of 90…250 V, with no need for making adjustments. Make sure that
your line-voltage source provides a supply voltage within the specified range. In addition, make sure
that the device is properly grounded via the local electric installation.
Pleas e use the enclose d power cord (see pa ckaging) to connec t the unit t o the mains . Switch the
unit of f before y ou attempt to conn ect it to t he mains . Connec t the power cord to the unit, th en
to a standard 3- pin main s outlet . To draw the po wer cord, n ever pull o n the cabl e but on the m ains
plug!
The uni t must be g rounded during op eration!
For information on the power-inlet wiring, refer to the »Wirin g of connectors« section in the
appendix. Disconnect the device from the mains when not using it for an extended period!
Declaration of Conformity
We herewith confirm that the product complies with the European
Commission’s standards on electromagnetic compatibility.
Interference emission: EN 50081-1, 1992
Resistance to interference: EN 50082-1, 1992
Presupposed as operation condition is that all clock outputs are connected with high-quality and good shielded BNC 75 ohms cable.
This symbol, a flash of lightning inside a triangle, alerts
you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to
constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, an exclamation mark inside a triangle,
alerts you to important operating or safety instructions
in this manual.
WARRANTY REGULATIONS
§1 Warranty
MUTEC GmbH warrants the flawless performance of this product to the original buyer for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. If any failure occurs within
the specified warranty period that is caused by defects in material and/or workmanship, MUTEC GmbH shall either repair or replace the product free of charge within 90
days. The purchaser is not entitled to claim an inspection of the device free of charge during the warranty period. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product
will be returned freight prepaid by MUTEC GmbH within Germany. Outside Germany, the product will be returned with the additional international freight charges payable
by the customer. Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded.
§2 Warranty transferability
This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer who bought the product from a MUTEC GmbH specialized dealer or distributor, and is not transferable to anyone
who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, distributor, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUTEC GmbH.
§3 Waranty regulations
The return of the completed registration card, or online registration on one of the websites specified below, is a condition of warranty. Failing to register the device before
returning it for repair will void the extended warranty.
The serial number on the returned device must match the one stated on the registration card or entered during online registration. Otherwise, the device will be
returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
Any returned device must be accompanied by a detailed error description and a copy of the original sales receipt issued by a MUTEC dealer or distributor.
The device must be returned free of shipping expenses and in the original package, if possible; otherwise, the sender has to provide comparably protective packaging.
The sender is fully responsible for any damage or loss of the product when shipping it to MUTEC GmbH.
§4 Limitation of warrant y
Damages caused by the following co ndition s are not cov ered by thi s warrant y:
Damages caused by ever y kind of normal wear an d tear (e.g. display s, LEDs , poten tiometers, faders, s witches, but tons, connec ting ele ments , printed labels , cover
glasses, cover prints, and similar parts).
Functional failure of the product caused b y improp er inst allation (pleas e obser ve CMOS compone nts handling instructi ons!), neglect or misuse of
the pro duct, e.g. failu re to opera te the unit in compliance with the instr uctio ns given in the user o r service manuals.
Damage caused by any form of e xtern al mechanical imp act or mo difica tion.
Damage caused by the user’s failure to connect and operate the u nit in comp liance wi th local s afety r egulati ons.
Damage caused by force maj eure (fir e, explo sion, flood, lightning, war, vandali sm, etc .).
Consequenti al damage s or defects in pr oduct s from other manufacture rs as well a s any cost s resulting from a l oss of pro ducti on.
Repair s carri ed out by pe rsonnel which is n ot authorized from MUTEC GmbH will void t he warranty. Adaptations and modifications to the device made with regard to
national, technical, or safety regulations in a country or of the customer do not constitute a warranty claim and should be set with MUTEC GmbH in advance.
§5 Repairs
To obtain warranty service, the buyer must call or write to MUTEC GmbH before returning the unit. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and
the original buyer’s invoice. Devices shipped to MUTEC GmbH for repair without prior notice will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense. In case of a functional
failure please contact:
MUTEC Gesellschaft fuer Systementwicklung und Komponentenvertrieb mbH
Siekeweg 6/8 • 1230 9 Berlin • Germany • F on 030 -74688 0- 0 • Fax 030 -74688 0-9 9 • Tecsuppo rt@MUTEC-net.com • www.MUTEC-net.com
JET and Jitter Elimination Technology are trademarks of TC Applied Technologies Ltd. The JET technology is used under sublicense from TC Applied Technologies Ltd., and is the intellectual property of
Sonopsis Ltd. Applicable patents include WO2004088845.
MUTEC GmbH assumes no liability for any incorrect information given in this manual. Please note that
all software/hardware product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. No part of
this manual may be reproduced, copied or converted to a machine-readable form or electronical media
without a written permission of MUTEC GmbH. We reserve the right to change or improve our products
without prior notice. © MUTE C GmbH 2012
CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
General Function Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
MC-4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
MC-4 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Peripheral MUTEC Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CONTROL ELEMENTS AND TERMINALS
MC-4 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MC-4 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INSTALLATION
Content of the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Placing the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wiring the optical ADAT
Wiring the Word Clock Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TM
, AES/EBU and S/P-DIF Interfaces . 11
GENERAL OPERATION
Selecting Function Menus and setting Functions . . . . . . 13
Steps of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
OPERATING THE MC-4
MODE + AUDIO IN + REFERENCE Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General Operation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Unidirectional Format Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Unidirectional Format and Sampling Rate Conversions . . . 17
Bidirectional Format Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Bidirectional Format and Sampling Rate Conversions . . . . 19
X-SRC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
STATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CLOCK
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APPENDIX
Pin Assignment of the Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Thank you very much for purchasing the MC-4, Digital Audio Format and
Sampling Rate Converter, from MUTEC!
General Function Description
The MC-4 is an extremely flexible, high-performance digital audio format and sampling rate converter for ADAT
audio signals can be processed with 8 channels and sampling rates up to
192.0kHz, whereas unidirectional and bidirectional conversion modes are
available. Based on latest FPGA designs, the MC-4 achieves levels of performance regarding its signal quality, unique flexibility, clocking features and
the 16 channel sampling rate conversion engine (SRC), which are outstanding in today’s industry!
Various operation modes enable the use of the MC-4 in many studio setups. Generally, incoming digital audio signals are converted to all three
audio formats simultaneously, with or without SRC functionality. The SRC
engine can be locked to Word Clock, AES11 and any digital audio input in
both, unidirectional and bidirectional operation modes.
Furthermore, the MC-4 offers an internal, low-jitter clock base with high
accuracy to which the SRCs can be locked to, if no external reference is
available. This enables to run the MC-4 in set-ups where no separate master
clock is available. Furthermore, in this operation mode the MC-4‘s Word
Clock output supplies a low-jitter reference clock signal which is of same
high accuracy as the internal clock base. This can be used e.g. as master
clock reference for the whole studio.
This all makes MC-4 for sure a unique and the most flexible digital audio
multichannel converter in a ½ 19“ case currently available in the market!
MC-4 Features
ADATTM, AES/EBU and S/P-DIF interfaces in one box.
Bidirectional format and sampling rate conversions
from 32.0 kHz to 192.0 kHz.
Converts standalone and bidirectionally with different sampling rates: X-SRC
Supports ADAT
Signal improvement through low-jitter clock recovery.
AES11, Grade 1, internal reference clock.
Low-jitter Word Clock output can be used as master clock reference.
Runs standalone without needing an external clock source.
16 channel SRC engine for bidirectional conversions.
Extremely flexible synchronization options.
Continuous signal supply in absence of the reference audio or clock signal
Separate AES11 reference clock input.
Simultaneous conversions to all output formats.
Easy configurable.
User‘s settings will be stored after switching-off.
Rack space saving ½ 19“ housing allowing for mounting two devices in
one rack unit.
Built-in international power supply.
TM
, SMUX2 and SMUX4 standards.
TM
, AES3 and S/P-DIF. All digital
The grey boxes contain supplementary
informationen for the corresponding
sections in the text columns. The content of
the individual box refers to the description
in the text column beside the box.
Boxes which contain a triangle with
an exclamation mark inside should
be read carefully! These include
additional information which are of major
importance for the functional descriptions
in the text column.
Register your MUTEC Product
for Warranty and Support!
We ask you to be so kind to register
your MUTEC product through our website
immediately after purchasing. This ensures
full warranty services over a period of two
years after purchasing the product. More-
over, for all registered products we offer to
our customers technical support. We also
will inform you about product updates and
new products which may of interest for you
(on voluntary base, of course).
Please regsiter your product at:
www.MUTEC-net.com
> SERVICES, > MUTEC Product Registration
MC-4 Applications
Interconnection of consumer and professional digital audio devices.
TM
ADAT
+ SMUX2 /4, AES3 and S/P-DIF format and sampling rate
conversions.
Integration of non-synchronizable devices into digital studio
environments.
Clock recovery and digital audio signal regeneration.
Realtime bidirectional signal transfer between send/returns of digital
mixing consoles and effect processors.
Unidirectional or bidirectional interconnection of computer-based sound
cards with professional digital audio equipment.
TM
ADAT
signal splitting and distribution.
Usable within small studio set-ups up to broadcast installations.
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Peripheral MUTEC Products
Reference Clocks and Master Clocks for Synchronization:
iCLOCK + iCLOCKdp
iCLOCK and iCLOCKdp are synchronizable, high-precision clock
generators which are designed to be the reference in digital audio and
video studios as well as broadcast and television stations. For further
details please visit:
www.iCLOCK-net.com
MC-3
The MC-3 SMART CLOCK is an universal digital audio master clock
generator. The unit provides different high-stable and Ultra low-jitter
clock signals for synchronization of various digital audio devices.
MC-3.1
The MC-3.1 SMART CLOCK SD is an universal digital audio and SD video
sync master clock generator. The unit provides different high-stable
clock signals for simultaneous synchronization of digital audio and SD
video devices.
MC-3.2
The MC-3.2 SMART CLOCK HD is an universal digital audio and SD/HD
video sync master clock generator. The unit provides different highstable clock signals for simultaneous synchronization of digital audio
and SD/HD video devices.
Signal Distributors
MC-2
The MC-2 is a high-performance digital audio and reference clock signal
distribution amplifier and format converter for AES3/11 and AES3/11id
signals.
MC-7
The MC-7 is a flexible, high-performance 8-channel Word Clock distribution amplifier and audio clock converter.
Cables for Digital Audio:
Optical cables in different lenghts from 0.5 m to 20 m for ADAT
fers.
Multicore cable adaptors with 110Ω cable impedance and Neutrik
connectors from 0.6m to 5m.
For all peripheral products please have a look on our website:
www.MUTEC-net.com !
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