TC M2000 Studio Effects Processor

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M2000 - Studio Effects Processor

Art + Science = Magic

The Engineering Group at TC Electronic were 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.

Main features

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 two full-blown effects simultaneously, i.e. on two 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.

More Features
• 250 factory presets, including Delay, Reverb, Ambience, Pitch, Dynamics, EQ + more.
• True stereo Twin Engine processing with six different routings available.
• Dynamic Morphing™ and Patch Glide with adjustable glide times.
• 20bit Analog Conversion (105dB Dynamic Range A to D): 10Hz-20Khz bandwidth
• AES/EBU (24bit) and SPDIF (24bit) digital I/O. + 16bit 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.
• Universal auto-switching power supply (100-240V.)

Technical Specifications
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, 64 times 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 64 times 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 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F)

Storage Temperature -30° C to 70° C (-22° F to 167° 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" 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")

Weight 2.35 kg (5.2 lb.)

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