Black Lion Audio

Micro Clock MKIII

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The Micro Clock MKIII is a significant redesign of its predecessor, the Micro Clock MKII. Core technological improvements include lower-jitter crystal oscillators, higher-quality galvanic transformer isolation in the signal path, dedicated output drivers with better isolation, higher-precision signal division, and much heavier noise filtration throughout the circuit. All of this results in a more robust, lower-jitter clock signal than the Micro Clock MKII, with even more desirable harmonics in the clock’s spectral band that impart an undeniable musical quality to the conversion process. The feature set has expanded to include an LED frequency display, six BNC outputs capable of up to 384kHz, AES and RCA S/PDIF outputs capable of up to 192kHz, an optical S/PDIF output capable of up to 96kHz, and removable rack ears.


Features

Ultra-low jitter, harmonically-enhanced word clock signal generation

Dimmable frequency display

8 selectable sample rates (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, and 384kHz)

6 BNC outputs with dedicated output drivers for maximum isolation

RCA S/PDIF output

Optical S/PDIF output

AES output

Full & 1/2 rack removable rack ears

Locking frequency selector knob

Specifications

Jitter: 1.92pS RMS (BNC outputs)
Outputs: 6 BNC, 1 XLR AES, 1 RCA S/PDIF, 1 Optical S/PDIF (recommended max. cable length = 1,000ft of high quality, 75Ω coaxial cable)

  • BNC: 75 Ω, 5V unterminated
  • RCA S/PDIF: 75 Ω, unbalanced
  • AES XLR: 110 Ω, balanced

Clock Frequencies

  • BNC (kHz) – 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384
  • RCA S/PDIF & AES (kHz) – 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
  • Optical S/PDIF (kHz) – 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96

Power: 9VDC (6W power consumption)
Power connector: 2.1mm barrel connector with 5.5mm outer diameter (center pin positive)
Weight: 2.2lbs
Dimensions: 6.5”L x 6”W x 1.75”H (without rack ears installed)
Shipping Dimensions: 13x13x5
Shipping weight: 4lbs

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