Maselec MTC-1X

Stereo Mastering Transfer Console

The Maselec MTC-1x measures 3 U height with a depth ‘behind panel’ of 260mm and 8kg weight. The front control surface has 42 push-button controls with LED lights and 11 high quality rotary switches. Gold XLRs are used for all audio connections, assisting the use of highest quality cables.
Connecting and rearranging external equipment is very easy.

The Maselec MTC-1x is structured into four different sections:

1. The Input section:
– Input source selection
– Phase invert for left and right
– Separate Left and Right gain controls
– 5dB additional gain selectable for low level sources
– Low-cut and High-cut filters
– Independent Cut controls for left and right

2. The Insert section has six insert points and offers additional powerful functions:
– M-S with gain control for the ‘difference’ signal
– Inserts 1 & 2 equipment swap (FLIP)
– Insert 4 or Inserts 2-4 cross-fade or additive mix with the use of a rotary switch. This function could be used for ‘parallel’ compression or adding reverb
– Inserts 4 & 5 equipment swap (FLIP)
– Insert 6 can be moved to Post Output. This is the preferred position for a brick-wall limiter.

3. The Output section:
– Separate Left and Right gain controls
– Elliptical filter with 20 frequencies
– Stereo Width control
– Output Cut control

The stereo image circuits are identical to the famous controls of the MTC-2.

4. The Monitor section:
– 4 external Monitor Sources
– Monitor of the Input and Output sections
– 2 speaker feeds
– Monitor of the Stereo-, Left-, Right-, Monoor Difference- signal
– Individual Cut controls for Left and Right speakers
– Progressive Dim function
– Meter output, which follows the monitor source
– -6dB, -8dB and -10dB Meter Offsets

Maselec MTC-1x is the perfect tool for mastering studios as well as for high quality home recordings. With exceptional sonic properties, new functionalities and usual rock solid Maselec quality, the MTC-1 is an ideal alternative to the MTC-2 mastering console.