Lake People LP-MC100 Monitor Controller

The Lake People MC100 is a premium monitor controller designed for professional studios and discerning engineers who require comprehensive control and uncompromising signal fidelity. With five stereo inputs—including a high-resolution USB DAC—plus three switchable speaker outputs, a subwoofer output, two slave outputs, and a dedicated headphone path with X-Feed spatial simulation, the MC100 far exceeds the capabilities of conventional monitor controllers.

The MC100 offers complete stereo manipulation with solo, phase, swap, mono, mute, and dim controls—paired with audiophile-grade components and ultra-low distortion circuitry to preserve signal integrity at every stage.

Features

• USB Input Status Indicator: Green LED for PCM / Blue LED for DSD
• Stereo Signal Control: L/R Solo, Channel Swap, Phase Invert (Left), Mono, Mute, and Dim (-20 dB)
• High-Quality Volume Control: RK27 potentiometer with 41 detents and a large 50 mm aluminum knob
• 3 Switchable Stereo Monitor Outputs (A/B/C) + Dedicated Subwoofer Out (Mono)
• Independent Subwoofer Toggle with Group Memory Recall
• 2 Slave Outputs (XLR): Bypass volume control—ideal for level meters or recorders
• Headphone Amplifier: Separate activation and volume, supports 6.3 mm & 3.5 mm headphones
• X-Feed Crossfeed Circuit: Reduces in-head localization for a more speaker-like experience, with adjustable depth
• Level Trim Switches: Set A/B/C/Sub output groups to 0, -6, or -12 dB as needed
• Additive or Solo Output Mode: Flexible speaker routing via front panel

5 Stereo Inputs including:
2 x Balanced XLR (Input 1 & 2)
1 x Unbalanced RCA (Input 3)
1 x Front-panel 3.5 mm Jack (Input 4)
1 x USB with high-quality D/A converter supporting PCM up to 384 kHz / 32-bit & DSD 256 (Input 5)

Specifications

Inputs
- 2 x XLR Stereo (Balanced)
- 1 x RCA Stereo (Unbalanced)
- 1 x 3.5 mm Jack (Unbalanced, Front Panel)
- 1 x USB Audio (PCM up to 384 kHz / 32-bit, DSD256)

Outputs
- 3 x Monitor Outputs: A, B, C (XLR Balanced)
- 1 x Subwoofer Out (Mono XLR)
- 2 x Slave Outputs (XLR, fixed level)
- 1 x Headphone Out (6.3 mm TRS & 3.5 mm mini-jack, unbalanced)

Performance
- Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 70 kHz (-0.5 dB)
- Crosstalk: < -80 dB
- THD+N: < -100 dB
- Dynamic Range: > 120 dB (typical for USB DAC)

Construction
- Housing: Desktop unit with black anodized aluminum chassis
- Dimensions: 290 x 80 x 256 mm (W x H x D)
- Power Supply: External 16 – 20 V, max. 45 VA

Included Items
- Lake People MC100 Monitor Controller
- External Power Supply
- User Manual