{"product_id":"mc1","title":"Bricasti Design MC1 Reference Dual Mono D\/A Converter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBricasti Design MC1 Reference Dual Mono D\/A Converter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fully differential dual-mono reference converter for critical monitoring, mastering, and high-resolution playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for critical listening, repeatable sessions, and long-term studio integration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bricasti Design MC1 is a fully differential dual-mono reference D\/A converter for critical monitoring, mastering, and high-resolution playback. Each channel has its own linear power supply, DAC, DDS clock, and analog circuitry to preserve separation, timing, and harmonic integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully differential dual mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePCM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 384 kHz over USB and optional Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDSD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD64 and DSD128 as DoP over USB and optional Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAES, S\/PDIF RCA\/BNC, Toslink, USB; optional Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced XLR and unbalanced RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDynamic range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;120 dB A-weighted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is the Bricasti Design MC1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bricasti Design MC1 is a fully differential dual-mono reference D\/A converter for critical monitoring, mastering, and high-resolution playback. Each channel has its own linear power supply, DAC, DDS clock, and analog circuitry to preserve separation, timing, and harmonic integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Does the MC1 Use a Dual-Mono Architecture?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsolating the two channels minimizes analog crosstalk and prevents the power and clocking demands of one channel from modulating the other. Bricasti also isolates the digital processing with its own supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo isolated conversion channels with dedicated linear supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin ADI 1955 converters used in mono configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBricasti proprietary digital filter technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsynchronous, galvanically isolated USB interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced and unbalanced analog outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Ethernet input for network playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully differential dual mono; isolated channels with dedicated linear supplies, DACs, DDS clocks, and analog circuitry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAES\/EBU XLR, two S\/PDIF inputs on RCA and BNC, Toslink optical, USB 2, optional RJ45 Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAES and S\/PDIF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.1 to 192 kHz; DSD64 as DoP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.1 to 384 kHz; DSD64 and DSD128 as DoP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptional Ethernet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.1 to 384 kHz; DSD64 and DSD128 as DoP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJitter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 ps at 48 kHz; 6 ps at 96 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConversion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-bit delta-sigma PCM with 8x oversampling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced XLR and unbalanced RCA; 40-ohm output impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDynamic range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;120 dB A-weighted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTHD+N at 1 kHz\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0006% at 0 dBFS; 0.0004% at -30 dBFS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 × 12 × 4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Bricasti Design?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBricasti Design builds focused professional audio hardware in the United States with dedicated processing, carefully separated analog and digital sections, robust metalwork, and direct workflow controls. The result is equipment designed for recording, mixing, mastering, post-production, broadcast, and other critical listening environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Bricasti Design MC1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MC1 is a fully differential dual-mono reference digital-to-analog converter built for critical professional and high-resolution listening applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich digital inputs does the MC1 provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt includes AES\/EBU, two S\/PDIF inputs, Toslink optical, and USB 2, with RJ45 Ethernet available through the optional network interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat sample rates does the MC1 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAES and S\/PDIF support up to 192 kHz, while USB and the optional Ethernet input support PCM through 384 kHz plus DSD64 and DSD128 as DoP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have balanced and unbalanced outputs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The MC1 provides balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog outputs with more than 120 dB A-weighted dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the MC1 described as dual mono?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts left and right channels are isolated and each has a dedicated linear power supply, D\/A converter, DDS clocking, and analog circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bricasti Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44229411962931,"sku":"MC1","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1768\/9095\/files\/mc1_6.jpg?v=1785097115","url":"https:\/\/www.victorymusical.com\/products\/mc1","provider":"Victory Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}