Lexicon Debuts MC-12 HD Media Controller

By Ian Bell
June 14, 2006


Lexicon is now shipping their MC-12 HD Media Controller which features 6 HDMI inputs with switching capabilities and supports 3 zones.

Lexicon's new MC-12 HD is based on their flagship MC-12 Digital Controller and puts a large focus on high-definition by including 6 HDMI, one HDMI output with on-screen display, and upconversion of composite and S-Video inputs to component video output.
 
Also integrated in the MC-12 HD is a broadcast-quality analog video switcher with up-conversion to component video. The component video switcher accepts analog component video signals, including all HDTV signals. The MC-12 HD is a reference-quality, 12-channel digital controller with built-in digital audio processing, 12 configurable inputs and 3 zones.
 

The extensive feature set of the MC-12 HD includes:
- Twelve channels, twelve configurable inputs, and three zones
- Six High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) inputs
- Up-conversion of composite and S-Video inputs to component video output
- Automatic speaker distance and output level calibration
- Lexicon room EQ (standard with EQ model, optional on other models)
- 5.1-channel analog audio input
- Analog bypass for stereo and 5.1-channel analog audio inputs
- Two 24-bit/192 kHz digital-to-analog converters for each main audio output channel
- Balanced main and second zone audio outputs (except for the base MC-12 HD)
- Thirteen digital audio inputs
- Two digital audio outputs
- Automatic switching between analog and digital audio inputs
- Four component video inputs with full HDTV compatibility
- RCA and professional-grade BNC component video inputs/outputs
- Three S-video and two composite video inputs
- Logic 7 technology
- Lexicon LIVE™ technology
- Dolby Digital Surround EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding
- DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, and DTS-ES (matrix and discrete) decoding
- THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX decoding
- Three trigger outputs, one rear panel IR input, and RS-232 control
- Four microphone inputs
- Rack-mount option

The Lexicon MC-12 HD is now available from authorized Lexicon dealers at the following prices:

MC-12B HD EQ (Balanced/XLR with EQ) $13,999 US MSRP
MC-12B HD (Balanced/XLR) $10,999 US MSRP
MC-12 HD (Unbalanced) $ 9,999 US MSRP
 
Lexicon has failed to mention if the new MC-12 HD will be Blu-ray/HD-DVD compatible via HDCP copy protection, nor do they mention 1080p compatibility although it will likely be compatible.


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