Black Lion Audio MicroClock MK3 XB

The Micro Clock MKIII XB is the most accurate word clock we’ve developed to date. With only 0.6pS RMS of jitter at the BNC outputs, it has less than one third of the jitter of the standard Micro Clock MKIII! It boasts incredibly accurate crystal oscillators and superior quality galvanic isolation, both of which contribute to the extraordinarily low jitter measurement.

 

We spent the better part of a year field-testing the Micro Clock MKIII XB prior to its release, and got a lot of positive feedback on the impact it made in a wide variety of setups. Its small form factor and its ability to drive up to 1,000 feet of coaxial cable make it not only the perfect solution for improving the conversion quality of an audio interface, but also for re-clocking digital mixing consoles at live shows or houses of worship, and as the master word clock in large post-production or broadcast facilities. It can easily sync all of your digital gear together, even if it’s located in different rooms, or different buildings!

 

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

Jitter
0.6pS 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: 75Ω, 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 weight
4lbs
Shipping dimensions
13” x 13” x 5”