Rupert Neve Designs MBC: Master Bus Converter

• Stereo A/D converter with premium 24-bit, 192 kHz resolution
• Custom Rupert Neve transformers for rich harmonic character
• Selectable transformer harmonic drive for analog warmth and saturation
• Dual AES, S/PDIF, and TOSLINK outputs for flexible digital connectivity
• Word Clock I/O for precise digital synchronization
• Silk Red and Silk Blue modes for variable harmonic enhancement
• True bypass relay for unaltered signal path when bypassed
• Digital or analog inputs for additional flexibility
• Mastering-grade conversion for professional mixing and mastering applications

The MBC: Master Bus Converter is designed to convert analog audio to digital with absolute precision and clarity. Its 24-bit, 192 kHz converters deliver high-resolution digital audio, ensuring that every detail of the mix is captured without distortion or loss of fidelity. Whether you're working in a mixing, mastering, or recording environment, the MBC preserves the integrity of the original analog signal.

In addition to its high-quality digital conversion, the MBC offers Rupert Neve’s signature analog warmth through the use of custom transformers. These transformers add harmonic richness and depth, bringing out the musicality in recordings. The selectable Silk Red and Silk Blue modes allow users to dial in varying levels of harmonic saturation, from smooth, dark tones to more pronounced warmth and color, making it a powerful tool for enhancing the character of any mix or master.

The MBC offers multiple digital output options, including dual AES, S/PDIF, and TOSLINK. This flexibility ensures that the unit can integrate seamlessly into a wide range of professional setups, from recording studios to mastering houses. With Word Clock I/O, the MBC provides precise synchronization with other digital equipment, ensuring accurate timing and signal stability across complex systems.

In addition to its role as a high-end A/D converter, the MBC also offers both analog and digital inputs, allowing it to function as a versatile hub for a variety of audio sources. This flexibility ensures that the MBC can be used in a wide range of production environments, whether you're converting analog mixes to digital for mastering or integrating the MBC into a larger digital audio setup.

The MBC includes Silk Red and Silk Blue modes, allowing users to add harmonic saturation tailored to their mix or master. Silk Red adds more harmonic richness and warmth, ideal for instruments and mixes that need extra body and presence. Silk Blue delivers smoother, darker harmonic content, making it suitable for more subtle, natural enhancement. These Silk modes are perfect for adding analog warmth to digital recordings, preserving the integrity of your mix while adding depth and character.

The MBC also features a true bypass relay, ensuring that the audio signal remains completely unaltered when the unit is bypassed. This ensures full transparency when the converter is not needed, allowing it to be seamlessly integrated into any professional audio chain without compromising the integrity of the original signal.

The Rupert Neve Designs MBC: Master Bus Converter is perfect for mastering engineers, mix engineers, and recording professionals who demand pristine digital conversion combined with the warmth and richness of Rupert Neve’s analog circuitry. It is ideal for use in mastering studios, mixing environments, or recording setups where maintaining the highest quality audio is essential. Whether you are converting final mixes, stems, or recording at the highest possible fidelity, the MBC delivers unparalleled sonic performance.