Bricasti MC 1 Reference D A

Dual Mono Master D/A Converter

Reference D/A

The MC1 digital to analog converter is a fully-differential stereo reference D/A designed for critical audio applications. Years in development and refinement, the MC1 recreates audio waveforms with exacting precision with a goal to carefully preserve harmonic integrity. This means instrumentation and human voices sound life-like, transparent and maintain their intended recorded character.

Design and performance

The MC1 has two completely isolated channels, each with its own dedicated linear power supply, D/A converter, DDS clocking, and analog circuitry. This design ensures that analog crosstalk is virtually nonexistent, that the necessary power requirements for each channel are well met and isolated from each other and the digital processing is isolated, having its own power supply. With our twin DAC design, the dynamic range for each channel is optimized by using the stereo ADI 1955 D/A converter in a mono configuration. The MC1 also includes Bricasti's proprietary filter technology, critical to achieving optimum results in a modern reference D/A.

Technical specifications

• Digital InputsXLR: AES/EBU 24 bit Single Wire, RCA: SPDIF, Optical: Toslink 44.1- 96k, USB 2, RJ45: Ethernet (Optional)
• Sample Rates AES, SPDIF44.1 kHz, to, 192khz, DSD 64fs as DoP
• Sample Rates USB44.1 kHz, to, 384kHz, DSD 64fs 128Fs as DoP
• Sample Rates Ethernet44.1 kHz, to, 384kHz, DSD 64fs,128Fs as DoP
• Jitter8 psec @ 48k / 6 psec @ 96k

Balanced Analog OutputsXLR balanced (pin 2 hot)

• D/A Conversion PCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling
• Impedance 40 ohm
• Max output level +22 dbm
• Min output level +8 dbm
• Frequency Response @44.1k10 hz- 20 kHz +0dB, -.2 dB
• Dynamic Range >120dB A-Weighted
• THD+N @ 1k.0006% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @ -30dbfs

Unbalanced Analog Outputs: RCA

• D/A ConversionPCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling
• Impedance40 ohm
• Output level+8 dbm (2V RMS)
• Frequency Response @ 44.1k10 hz- 20 kHz -.2 dB
• Dynamic Range>120dB A-Weighted
• THD+N @ 1k.0006% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs

General Specifications

• Finish Anodized Aluminum
• Dimensions: 17” x 12“ x 4.5”
• Weight: 15 lbs
• Shipping Weight: 18 lbs
• Mains Voltage: 100, 120, 220, 240 VAC, 50 Hz – 60 Hz factory set
• Trigger in: TRS connector for 5V external trigger on ring.
• Power consumption: 20 Watts
• Warranty parts and labor: 3 years non transferable