Lexicon MC-4 Specifications page 2

MC-4
Digital Controller
• 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
• LOGIC7 ™ decoding
• Dolby Digital Surround EX and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding
• DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, and DTS-ES (matrix and discrete) decod-
ing
• THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX decoding
• 2 trigger outputs
• Rear panel IR input
• RS-232 control
• Rack-mount option
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 reliabil-
ity are still of paramount importance.
Value
Equipped with 8 configurable inputs, and 8 channels of out-
put, 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 dig-
ital 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 certifi-
cation and dts 96/24 decoding. Rounding out its impressive
list of playback technologies: Dolby Digital EX, Pro-Logic II,
dts-ES, dts Neo6, and LOGIC7.
LOGIC7
The MC-4 features Lexicon's decoding technology: LOGIC7.
Based on years of psychoacoustic research, LOGIC7 strikes a
delicate balance between channel separation and surround
envelopment. For music, film, and broadcast sources, LOGIC7
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 stun-
ning 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 LOGIC7, the
listener experiences an unmatched sense of involvement.
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 for-
mats, 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 digi-
tal 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, sim-
ple 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.