Maselec MTC-1X Mastering Desk

Stereo Mastering Transfer Console The Maselec MTC-1X is a fully featured analogue stereo transfer console offering superior sound quality and ergonomics, designed for mastering. The Maselec MTC-1X is divided into four sections covering input, output, inserts and monitoring sections. The input section boasts two input sources, Phase reversal of the left and right channels, Low and High frequencies 12dB/octave cut off filters and +/-10dB of gain (5dB in 0.5dB steps and a fixed +5dB switch). Two cut buttons are included to cut the signal while plugging insert processors. The Low Cut filter uses a fairly sharp knee at lower frequencies to optimise performance while the High-cut filter uses “soft” knee. The Input Section:
  • Input source selection
  • Phase invert for left and right
  • Separate left and right gain controls (1/2dB steps)
  • 5dB Additional gain selectable for low level sources
  • Low-cut and high-cut filters
  • Independent cut controls for left and right
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.
The Output Section:
  • Separate left and right gain controls (1/2dB steps)
  • Elliptical filter with 20 frequencies
  • Stereo width control; from mono to extra wide
  • Output cut control
The Monitor Section:
  • 4 External Monitor Sources
  • Monitor of the Input and Output sections
  • 2 Speaker feeds0 to10dB, 1/2dB steps, offset trim for inputs S1 and S2
  • Monitor of the stereo-, left-, right-, mono-or difference- signal
  • Individual cut controls for left and right speakers
  • Progressive dim function
  • Meter output, with –6dB, -8dB and –10dB offsets
 

About Maselec

All MASELEC products are developed by Leif Mases. His experience as a producer, recording engineer and studio owner, working with Jeff Beck, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, ABBA and others, is reflected in the operation and performance of his designs. Maselec features a comprehensive range of high-quality analogue processors that offer precision, transparency and in some cases, program-dependent effectiveness.