Lexicon MC-4 Logic 7 Music & Cinema Processor

Lexicon MC-4 £3,500 inc VAT

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Based on the reference MC-12, the MC-4 Digital Controller is perfectly suited for less complex multi-channel systems in which sound quality, picture quality, ease-of-use and reliability are still of paramount importance.

8 channels, 8 configurable inputs
Up to two 5.1-channel analog audio inputs
Analog bypass available for stereo and 5.1-channel analog audio inputs
S/PDIF coaxial and S/PDIF optical digital audio inputs
Automatic switching between analog and digital audio inputs
24-bit/192kHz D/A converters
Stereo side and rear outputs and a dedicated subwoofer output
2 broadcast-quality video switchers
3 component video inputs with full HD-TV compatibility
5 S-video and 5 composite video inputs
4 32-bit, floating-point DSP engines
Separate DSP engine to decode Dolby Digital and DTS signals
LOGIC 7® decoding
Dolby Digital Surround EX and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding
DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, and DTS-ES (matrix and discrete) decoding
THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX decoding
2 trigger outputs
Rear panel IR input
RS-232 control
Rack-mount option

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Lexicon MC-4: Processing Power

Value

Equipped with 8 configurable inputs, and 8 channels of output, the MC-4 is ideal for all but the most elaborate systems. Drawing on Lexicon's legendary expertise in digital audio, the MC-4 offers superior performance and value for today's music and home theater enthusiast.

Powerful

At the heart of the MC-4 are four Analog Devices SHARC digital signal processing engines, one Cirrus Logic DSP engine, and eight 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converters - an architecture that is nearly identical to the MC-12. As a result, the MC-12 and MC-4 share the same tremendous processing power and sonic soul. The MC-4 includes THX Ultra2 certification and dts 96/24 decoding. Rounding out its impressive list of playback technologies: Dolby Digital EX, Pro-Logic II, dts-ES, dts Neo6, and LOGIC 7.

LOGIC 7

The MC-4 features Lexicon's decoding technology: LOGIC 7. Based on years of psychoacoustic research, LOGIC 7 strikes a delicate balance between channel separation and surround envelopment. For music, film, and broadcast sources, LOGIC 7 distinguishes between primary and background signals and processes them appropriately. Prominent sounds like a singer's voice or an airplane's roar are reproduced with stunning clarity. The signal is sent to the appropriate speaker with high channel separation, while secondary sounds like the ambient noise of a concert hall or the great outdoors are reproduced with amazing spaciousness. With LOGIC 7, the listener experiences an unmatched sense of involvement.

Lexicon MC-4: Connectivity

Connected

With formats such as DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, and High-Definition TV, the demand for input connectors has grown. The MC-4 provides compatibility with these formats, offering 3 component video inputs and 8 configurable analog inputs. The analog inputs can be configured as 8 stereo inputs, 5 stereo inputs plus one 5.1-channel input, or 2 stereo inputs plus two 5.1-channel inputs for separate DVD-A and SACD sources.

Simple

The MC-4 uses the same intuitive on-screen menu system and user interface as the MC-12 for navigation of the set-up options and features. Both new users and those that are familiar with Lexicon digital controllers will instantly feel at home with the MC-4 and will be fine-tuning it in minutes.

Conclusion

Designed with a careful balance of performance and function, the MC-4 is sure to impress with its stellar performance, simple user interface, and set-up flexibility. Combined with an RT-10 disc player and an LX series power amplifier, the MC-4 serves as the core of a high performance, high value home theater system.

Lexicon MC-4 Music & Cinema Processor @ Progressive Audio Visual