The advantages
of the MTC become especially apparent in combination
with modern audio and video production tools such
as ProTools™, Nuendo™, Cubase™,
Logic™, Deck™ etc. Monitor levels and
source management can be handled independently of
the software and with virtually no loss in quality.
You no longer need to set up additional aux sends
for monitoring. In addition, you won‘t have
to worry about over- or underdriving the converters
due to monitor levels.
One of
the MTC‘s biggest advantages is the possibility
to manage up to six different stereo input sources:
comparing and monitoring is much easier than having
to import all of your audio files and set up monitor
mixes – not to mention the inevitable A/D-D/A
conversions.
SPL‘s
renowned electronic balancing circuitry forms the
basis for the MTC‘s I/O architecture. Its extended
frequency range up to 100 kHz, exceptional dynamic
spectrum and excellent common mode rejection ensure
specs that exceed SACD standards, as only highest
quality analog circuitry can provide.
Last but
not least, the MTC‘s rugged and ergonomic desktop
enclosure with its slanted front panel harmonizes
perfectly with the desktop production environment.
Special
Features
Status
LEDs
An LED over each front panel switch indicates activity
by illuminating when its corresponding switch is turned
on.
If the Talkback function is activated by an external
switch, the Talk LED will nonetheless illuminate.
Master
Volume
The master volume potentiometer globally controls
volume for up to three stereo speaker pairs. This
analog control regulates the audio signal directly
to avoid any coloration/distortion typical of VCAs,
DCAs, etc., which require higher inter-channel tolerances
and tend toward higher distortion figures. Moreover,
this potentiometer possesses an optimal rotational
torque and “feel” for precise hand control.
Speaker
Calibration
The MTC dispenses with speaker output trims, as they
would unnecessarily stress the signal pathes—all
active speakers and also power amps have input trims.
The adjustment process should begin with the quietest
monitor pair (smallest sound pressure level) with
the input sensitivity at maximum level.
Leaving the MTC Master Volume control as set, you
then perform the same adjustment for the other monitor/speaker
pairs until each produces the same sound level as
the first pair. Lacking an sound pressure level meter,
you may still accomplish this adjustment well enough
by ear.
Footswitch
This 1/4 inch footswitch input can accept an on/off
switch or key that allows remote control of the Talkback
function. Any sort of switch or key (including footswitches
familiar to keyboard players) can be used here.
Slave
Out
The balanced 1/4 inch Slave Out jacks provide for
summed output of all active 2Tr inputs (Mix, 2TrA
to 2TrD). As an example, the monitor signal may also
be routed to a recording medium, or, while one listens
to a CD player, the output may simultaneously be routed
to a DAW. You may likewise connect stereo metering
equipment.
The musician‘s signal (coming from the Musician
input) is not routed to the Slave Out, as it is only
used for latency-free monitoring, but not for recording.
Talk
Out
The Talk Out connection routes the dry Talkback mic
signal through its balanced 1/4 inch jack to create
an alternative listening option (for example, to another
room).
This function is particularly useful when, for instance,
the engineer wishes to avoid forcing all performers
in the recording room to wear headphones. Also advertising
narrators are not often happy wearing headphones.
Routing through the Talk Out circuit, the engineer
can communicate directly to narrators or musicians
over an active monitor placed in the recording room.
Headphone
output
This is where your headphone can be connected for
monitoring the control room mix—in parallel
to the chosen loudspeaker monitor pair. The Headphone
output can be toggled in or out with the HP On switch,
so muting is possible without having to detach it
each time.
