Black Lion Audio Revolution Clock Mini
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Revolution Clock Mini delivers rock-solid clocking to keep all of your digital audio devices running in perfect sync over BNC. 44.1 kHz 192 kHz sample rates are supported. And thanks to its small footprint, you'll enjoy studio-caliber clocking anywhere and everywhere. It's ideal for touring acts that rely on digital equipment for live shows! With only 0.5pS RMS of jitter at the BNC outputs, your devices will be running in perfect sync, and your productions will sound their absolute best.
Revolution Clock Mini can sync up to three devices over BNC. Once a system is set up and clocked correctly, many users observe a greater sense of space and depth thanks to more accurately-reproduced reverbs and stereo imaging. Some even notice elements of their mixes they didn't even hear prior to synced clocking!
Why clock?
Short answer: For supreme audio fidelity when using multiple digital audio devices.
Long answer: When running multiple digital audio devices simultaneously without clock sync, clocking jitter can result in smearing of the stereo field, and is particularly noticeable in transients and higher-frequency material like cymbals and lengthy reverb tails.
It's also worth noting that the effects of superior clocking are cumulative. Noise reduction and jitter may be hard to discern on a two-track recording of vocals and guitar. But if you record a 64-track production through poorly clocked hardware, all that noise and jitter begins to stack up!
Patented Macro-MMC
All Revolution clocks employ Black Lion Audio's patented Macro-MMC technology, developed from years of experience in creating dedicated word clocks, as well as the interface modification service.
Macro-MMC is a unique clocking technology that ensures low noise and minimal jitter, accomplished through strict component selection and proprietary methods of signal propagation. Black Lion Audio starts with a high quality oscillator (timing signal) and apply proprietary methods of signal transfer throughout the unit to keep the quality and accuracy intact all the way up to the output of the device.
Set and forget
Revolution Clock Mini is easy to set up. Simply connect your existing digital devices to the clock outputs (we recommend a 75 ohm purpose made BNC word clock cable) and set those devices to receive external clock. Use the sample rate and multiplier switches to choose your sampling rate. Done.
MEMS Oscillators for superior stability
While many popular clocking solutions use quartz crystal oscillators, Black Lion Audio has chosen MEMs (Microelectromechanical systems) oscillators for Revolution Clock Mini. Black Lion Audio choose MEMs after conducting a blind shootout with the traditional quartz crystal oscillators used in their XB clocks.
The MEMS oscillators won in terms of subjective sound quality, but also won out objectively. Many clocks are oven stabilized for less sensitivity to temperature fluctuations; MEMs require no thermal solution for stability as their stability is less affected by temperature. Furthermore, MEMs oscillators enjoy greater shock resistance than quartz crystals.
Fantastic price to performance ratio
Revolution Clock Mini delivers low-jitter synchronization on par with clocks that can be extraordinarily expensive. Why pay more when you can get world-class performance at a Black Lion Audio price?
Features
• Studio-class clocking in a portable enclosure, ideal for touring productions• Patented Macro-MMC technology for jitter and phase noise reduction
• Rock-solid clocking over 3 BNC outputs
• Supports sampling rates of 44.1 kHz 192 kHz
• Built rugged and road-worthy; Black Lion tough
Specifications
- Jitter: 0.5 pS RMS (BNC outputs)- Outputs: 3x BNC
- Output impedance: 75 Ω, 5V unterminated
- Clock frequencies: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
- Power: 9V DC (6 W power consumption)
- Power connector: 2.5 mm barrel connector with 5.5mm outer diameter (center pin positive)
- Dimensions: 15.24 x 4.45 x 13.97 cm (6 x 1.75 x 5.5")
- Weight: 0.91 kg (2 lbs)
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Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
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Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Revolution Clock Mini | 829685 |
