Revolution Clock Mini

Black Lion Audio Revolution Clock Mini
The Black Lion Audio Revolution Clock Mini is a world-class word clock housed in a compact, small-footprint enclosure built for musicians and producers who demand studio-caliber timing precision wherever they go. Featuring three BNC outputs and powered by Black Lion Audio's patented Macro-MMC technology, the Revolution Clock Mini delivers rock-solid synchronization across up to three digital audio devices, supporting sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz. Whether you are working in a permanent studio setup or hitting the road for a live tour, the Revolution Clock Mini is engineered to bring professional-grade clocking performance to any environment without compromise.

Studio-Grade Sync in a Portable Package
The Revolution Clock Mini was designed with portability as a core principle, making it ideal for touring acts that rely on digital equipment for live shows. Despite its small footprint, it delivers the same rock-solid clocking performance expected of much larger dedicated word clocks, keeping all connected digital audio devices running in perfect sync over BNC. With just 0.5 pS RMS of jitter at the BNC outputs, timing accuracy is held to an exceptionally tight tolerance, ensuring that productions and live performances alike sound their absolute best. Once a system is properly set up and clocked, many users observe a greater sense of space and depth thanks to more accurately reproduced reverbs and stereo imaging — and some even notice elements of their mixes they had not heard before synced clocking was in place.
Why Clocking Is Essential for Multi-Device Setups
When running multiple digital audio devices simultaneously without clock sync, clocking jitter can result in smearing of the stereo field, with the problem being especially noticeable in transients and higher-frequency material such as cymbals and lengthy reverb tails. The effects of poor clocking are also cumulative — while noise and jitter may be difficult to detect on a simple two-track recording of vocals and guitar, recording a complex 64-track production through poorly clocked hardware causes all of that noise and jitter to stack up progressively. A dedicated word clock like the Revolution Clock Mini addresses this at the source, preserving the fidelity and clarity of every signal passing through a digital system, no matter how large or demanding the session.
MEMS Oscillators and Patented Macro-MMC Technology
The Revolution Clock Mini is built around MEMS (Microelectromechanical systems) oscillators, which outperformed traditional quartz crystal oscillators in both subjective listening tests and objective stability measurements. MEMS oscillators require no thermal solution for stability, as their performance is less affected by temperature changes, and they also offer greater shock resistance than quartz crystals — qualities that make them particularly well-suited to the rigors of touring and live use. Underpinning everything is Black Lion Audio's patented Macro-MMC clocking technology, developed from years of experience building dedicated word clocks and performing interface modification work. Macro-MMC ensures low noise and minimal jitter through strict component selection and proprietary methods of signal propagation, preserving the quality and accuracy of the timing signal from the oscillator all the way to the device's outputs.
• Jitter: 0.5 pS RMS (BNC outputs)
• Outputs: 3x BNC
• Output Impedance: 75 Ω, 5V unterminated
• Clock Frequencies: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Power: 9V DC, 6W power consumption
• Power Connector: 2.5mm barrel connector with 5.5mm outer diameter (center pin positive)
Dimensions:
• Width: 15.24 cm (6")
• Height: 4.45 cm (1.75")
• Depth: 13.97 cm (5.5")
• Weight: 0.91 kg (2 lbs)
Why We Love This
Our Gear Experts appreciate the Revolution Clock Mini because it brings studio-caliber clocking to any environment, including the demanding world of live performance. Touring acts that depend on digital equipment find it especially valuable, as its small footprint makes it easy to integrate into any setup without sacrificing timing accuracy. With just 0.5 pS RMS of jitter and MEMS oscillator stability that holds firm regardless of temperature or shock, it keeps digital devices locked in perfect sync — unlocking greater depth, imaging, and clarity in every performance.
Features:
• Just 0.5 pS RMS of jitter at the BNC outputs for exceptional precision
• Three BNC outputs for clocking up to three external devices simultaneously
• Supports sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz over BNC
• Small-footprint enclosure purpose-built for portability and touring use
• Ideal for live acts that rely on digital equipment for performances
• MEMS oscillators outperform traditional quartz crystals in stability and shock resistance
• MEMS technology requires no thermal solution — stable across temperature changes
• Patented Macro-MMC technology ensures low noise and minimal jitter throughout the signal path
• Strict component selection and proprietary signal propagation methods preserve oscillator quality to the outputs
• Delivers studio-caliber clocking anywhere and everywhere — on the road or in the studio