TC Electronic M2000 Studio Effects Processor

Manufacturer's Description for TC Electronic M2000 Studio Effects Processor

Art + Science = Magic
The Engineering Group at TC Electronic was given carte blanche to create the optimal studio signal processor. Being musicians and studio engineers themselves, they know what is important and have a feel for what you are looking for. Working on the borderline between art and science, they created the M2000.

Designed for the artist within you, you will create magic when using the M2000:

Magic
The M2000 provides you with a broad palette of high-quality effects enabling you to create magical effects. The true dual engine configuration allows you to run 2 full-blown effects simultaneously, i.e. on 2 individual effects sends. The effects have been developed for optimal sonic quality with no compromises made. This has only been possible because our engineers succeeded in combining the latest technology with TC's powerful DARC chip.

Ultimate User-Interface
The user-friendly TC feature, the Recall Wizard, instantly finds the preset that suits your need in any situation. You simply enter your preferences, such as gentle reverb for vocal, or extra pitch for guitar and the Wizard serves you a short list of presets ready to compare and use.

Uncompromising Effects
The M2000 gives you access to a stunning array of Reverb, Pitch-shifting, Delays, Chorus, Dynamics, etc. Among the included reverbs you'll find the unique Co-efficient Optimised Room Emulator or C.O.R.E. Reverb based upon TC's famous reverberation Technology.

Another unique feature in the M2000 is the Dynamic Morphing. This function enables you to apply, e.g. Chorus to a vocal at low volume levels, while the same effect is being morphed into flanging at high levels giving the signal a totally new dynamic dimension.

The Sensation
The M2000 is fully prepared for the digital age with Digital I/O connectors, S/PDIF and the professional format AES/EBU. However, specifications never tell the whole story. What really matters is how your final mix sounds. This is where TC's long experience and know-how in high-end studio signal processing becomes important.

Features
250 factory presets, including Delay, Reverb, Ambience, Pitch, Dynamics, EQ + more

True stereo Twin Engine processing with 6 different routings available

Dynamic Morphing and Patch Glide with adjustable glide times

24-bit Analog Conversion (105dB Dynamic Range A to D): 10Hz-20Khz bandwidth

AES/EBU (24-bit) and S/PDIF (20-bit) digital I/O. + 16-bit dithering tool for DAT output

Wizard Help menus assist user in preset choices on an easy to read scrolling bit-mapped display

Tap tempo and MIDI tempo Delay presets. Tap tempo button and footswitch jack

Both 128 user and 128 Combi-user presets + 4 snapshot memories

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Digital Inputs and Outputs
Connectors: XLR (AES/EBU) RCA Phono (S/PDIF)
Formats: AES/EBU (24-bit), S/PDIF (24-bit), EIAJ CP-340, IEC 958
Output Dither: HPF TPDF dither 8-24 bit
Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Processing Delay: 0.2 ms @ 48 kHz
Frequency Response DIO: 20 Hz to 23,9 kHz +0,01/-0,1 dB @ 48 kHz

Analog Inputs
Connectors: XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Impedance: 20 Kohm
Max. Input Level: +22 dBu (balanced)
Min. input Level: 20 kohm
Sensitivity: @ 12 dB headroom: -22dBu - 10 dBu
A to D Conversion: 24-bit (4-bit, 64x oversampling)
A to D Delay: @ 12 dB headroom: -22 dBu to +10 dBu
Dynamic Range: >103 dB (unweighted), >106 dB (A)
THD: -95 dB (0,0018 %) @ 1kHz, -6 dBFS (FS @ +16 dBu)
Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 20 KHz: +0, - 0.2 dB
Crosstalk: <-80 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz typical -100 dB @ 1 kHz

Analog Outputs
Connectors: XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Impedance: 100 Ohm (active transformer)
Max Output Level: +22 dBu
Full scale Output Range: -10 dBu to +22 dBu
D to A Conversion: 24-bit (4 bit 64x oversampling)
D to a Delay: 0.57 ms @ 48 kHz
Dynamic Range: >100 dB (unweighted), >104 dB(A)
THD: -86 dB (0.005%) @ 1 kHz, -6 dBFS, FS@ +16 dBu
Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 20 KHz: +0, - 0.5 dB
Crosstalk: -60 dB max, 10 Hz - 20 KHz typical -90 dB @ 1 kHz

EMC
Complies with: EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2 FCC part 15, Class BCISPR 22, Class B

Safety
Certified to: IEC 65, EN 60065, UL 1419 and CSA E65

Environment
Operating Temperature: 0Á C to 50Á C (32Á F to 122Á F)
Storage Temperature: -30Á C to 70Á C (-22Á F to 167Á F)
Humidity: Max. 90% non-condensing

PCMCIA Interface
Connectors: PC Card, 68 pin type 1 cards
Standards: PCMCIA 2.0, JEIDA 4.0
Card Format: Supports up to 2 MB SRAM

Control Interface
Pedal: 1/4 in. phone jack, 0 ohm to 50 kohm
MIDI: In/Out/Thru: 5 Pin DIN

General
Finish: Black anodized aluminum front
LCD: 56 x 128 dot graphic LCD-display
Dimensions: 483 x 44 x 208 mm (19 x 1.75 x 8.2 in.)
Weight: 2.35 kg (5.2 lbs.)
Mains Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto-select)
Power Consumption: <20 W
Backup Battery Life: >10 years

Warranty
Parts and Labor: 1 year

Note: Due to continuous development and standardization all specifications are subject to change without notice.