Emotiva BasX MC1 AV Processor

Description

The BasX MC1 is a high performance 13.2 channel AV surround sound processor that supports 4k UHD video, including HDR and Dolby Vision, enhanced ARC (eARC), and the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive surround sound formats. The MC1 features six HDMI 2.0b video inputs and includes support for enhanced ARC (eARC). A newly refined version of Emotiva’s EmoQ automatic room correction engine automates acoustical correction and system calibration in minutes. The MC1 also offers multiple analogue and digital audio inputs, including an internal high performance Bluetooth input.

Features:
Support for current surround sound and immersive audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X. The MC1 supports up to thirteen main and surround sound channels plus up to two subwoofers.
Exceptional video quality, with fast error free switching for up to six HDMI inputs, all of which support HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2, 4k UHD video, and HDR (including HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision).
An internal Bluetooth receiver for streaming audio from your smart phone and other mobile audio sources.
Support for both standard ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced ARC).
Emo-Q™ Advanced Automatic Room Correction System automatically calibrates the MC1 for optimal sound quality with your system in your listening room (calibrated measurement microphone with internal buffer amplifier included).
Video Inputs and Outputs: (6) HDMI 2.0b compliant HDMI video inputs (all with full support for 4k UHD video, HDCP 2.2, HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision). (2) HDMI 2.0b compliant HDMI video outputs (primary output supports both ARC and eARC).
Audio Inputs: (4) stereo unbalanced analogue audio inputs. (2) S/PDIF coaxial digital audio inputs. (2) Toslink (optical) digital audio inputs.(1) USB Audio (DAC) input. (1) Bluetooth audio input (internal with rear panel antenna).
Audio Outputs: (1) set of 13.2 channel unbalanced audio main outputs. (2) balanced subwoofer
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.05 dB
Total harmonic Distortion: < 0.0025% @ 1 kHz < 0.05% from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: > 100 dB @ 1 kHz
Dimensions W x H x D mm (without connectors): 432 x 79 x 330
Weight: 4.5kg
UK launch price (inc VAT) £1299.00

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Martin Dew at Home Cinema Choice has spotted a gap in the AV market that’s a perfect fit for the beautifully slender, high value Emotiva MC-1 processor. The says “In the shape of the MC1, the UK finally gets a fine-sounding – and well-priced – 13.2-channel audio processor that can set you off on an upgrade path. After all, if your AV room is all about movies and immersive audio, why pay for features you might never use? Interested in separates? This might be just what the AV doctor ordered.”