The MC100 also offers mute, dim, mono, channel swap, channel solo and phase reverse functionalities, while a large, solid volume knob adjusts the main level through an Alps RK27 potentiometer. Lake People also offers the MC100 PRO model, where the pot is replaced with a 256-step reed relay circuit. Users can choose if they want to have the input selectors releasing each other, or allow for multiple inputs to be selected at the same time, summing the signals.
The output stage of the Lake People MC100 is equally well equipped. Three balanced XLR outs allow for switching between three different sets of speakers. Each output can be attenuated by up to 12dB. Like with the inputs, the user can select if the outputs will mutually deactivate, or select multiple outs at the same time. The subwoofer output can be activated independently to enhance the selected output – its status is saved with the respective activated speaker out, so the subwoofer automatically activates or deactivates with the output selection. In addition to these speaker outs, the MC100 also features two slave outputs as balanced XLR. These carry the selected input signal with no influence from the level knob, so they can feed measuring devices like level meters or analyzers.
The renowned Lake People headphone amplifiers have also found their way into the MC100. A powerful amp drives even the more challenging sets of headphones via the 1/4" or the 3.5mm jack outputs on the front. A switch activates the headphone output, and a separate volume knob defines its level. An additional switch and knob control the X-Feed circuit that regulates the crosstalk between the left and right channels to simulate speaker playback and counteract localization problems that often occur in headphone playback.
The Lake People MC100 offers all the features required of a monitor controller: mute and dim switches to immediately reduce the listening levels, a mono switch to check for mono compatibility, and the left and right channel can be swapped and monitored separately. The left channel can be phase reversed to check the side signal or investigate phase alignment issues. The level is controlled with a proven Alps RK27 potentiometer with 41 steps and a solid 50mm knob. The optional MC100 PRO variant replaces the Alps potentiometer with a 256-step reed relay control, adding advantages in terms of both sound and longevity.
The Lake People MC100 is available from late May 2023 through retail and via www.cma.audio. The MSRP for the MC100 is 1,799.90 EUR, for the MC100 PRO with reed relay volume control 2,399.90 EUR (including 19% VAT).
With its brands Lake People, Violectric and Niimbus, Lake People electronic GmbH designs and manufactures products for both the professional and consumer markets. The entire development and manufacturing take place in Constance in the south of Germany, with most of the parts suppliers also coming from Germany. Distribution is handled by CMA Audio GmbH, located in Gauting near Munich, Germany.
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