Lake People MC100 Monitor Controller

Lake People MC100 Monitor Controller

The Lake People MC100 Monitor Controller delivers German engineering precision with a 256-step relay-controlled attenuator for transparent monitoring. Three monitor outputs, dedicated subwoofer path, and integrated USB DAC handling up to DSD 256. Sub-100dB THD+N means what you hear is exactly what's on your master bus.

The MC100 solves monitor management in multi-speaker setups. Instantly switch between mains, midfields, and nearfields without touching DAW routing. Individual output trims (-6dB or -12dB per pair) level-match speakers with different sensitivities. Front-panel functions—mono summing, left/right solo, phase invert, channel swap—are accessible via illuminated buttons. The subwoofer output follows whichever monitor pair you've selected and remembers its state. Balanced slave outputs feed analyzers or additional monitoring chains without being affected by master volume. Explore our studio monitors to pair with this professional controller.

Relay-Controlled Precision That Maintains Stereo Imaging

The MC100's 256-step relay attenuator switches discrete resistor pairs into the signal path instead of dragging a wiper across a resistive track. The result is perfect channel matching at every volume position and phase coherence that keeps your stereo field stable whether you're monitoring at reference level or checking balances quietly. The massive 50mm RK27 knob provides 41 tactile detents, so you can return to specific monitoring levels by feel alone—critical when you need to hit your calibrated 85dB SPL reference point without visual confirmation. Individual output trims on the rear panel compensate for speaker sensitivity differences so every monitor pair hits the same SPL at the same knob position.

USB DAC That Handles Your Reference Library

The integrated USB input features a D/A converter supporting PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit and native DSD 256 playback. Route reference tracks directly from your computer into the MC100's monitoring chain without requiring a separate interface or dealing with multiple volume controls. The USB LED indicates signal format—green for PCM, blue for DSD. This becomes invaluable when A/B comparing your mix against commercial releases, because you can switch between your DAW's main output and the USB reference source with a single button press. Check out our DAC collection for more digital-to-analog conversion solutions.

Headphone Monitoring With Psychoacoustic Correction

The MC100's headphone amplifier includes X-Feed circuitry that addresses unnatural in-head localization by introducing controlled crosstalk and time delay between channels—simulating the acoustic shadowing your head creates when listening to speakers. The effect is adjustable via a front-panel pot, so you can dial in the amount that works for your headphones. Critical when you're making panning decisions or checking reverb tails during late-night sessions. The headphone amp drives high-impedance studio cans to reference levels while maintaining sub-100dB distortion specs, and accepts both 1/4" and 3.5mm connections for maximum compatibility.

Highlights

• 256-step relay attenuator for perfect channel matching and phase coherence at all volume levels
• Three balanced monitor outputs plus dedicated subwoofer path with individual level trims
• Integrated USB DAC supporting up to 384kHz/32-bit PCM and DSD 256 for direct reference playback
• X-Feed headphone monitoring eliminates in-head localization for accurate stereo imaging on cans
• Comprehensive signal functions including mono, phase invert, channel swap, solo L/R, dim, and mute
• Two balanced slave outputs bypass volume control for feeding meters and analyzers
• Sub-100dB THD+N and better than 80dB channel separation across 5Hz to 70kHz bandwidth

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