Black Lion Audio Micro Clock MKIII Word Clock Generator

The Black Lion Audio Micro Clock MKIII Word Clock Generator is the culmination of almost 10 years of research involving jitter-reducing, harmonic-enhancing design techniques not found in any other master word clocks on the market. Get ready to hear what you've been missing!

The Micro Clock MKIII is a significant redesign of its predecessor, the Micro Clock MKII. Core technological improvements include lower-jitter crystal oscillators, higher-quality galvanic transformer isolation in the signal path, dedicated output drivers with better isolation, higher-precision signal division, and much heavier noise filtration throughout the circuit. All of this results in a more robust, lower-jitter clock signal than the Micro Clock MkII, with even more desirable harmonics in the clock's spectral band that impart an undeniable musical quality to the conversion process. The feature set has expanded to include an LED frequency display, six BNC outputs capable of up to 384kHz, and AES, optical, and S/PDIF outputs capable of up to 192kHz.

It will significantly improve the sound quality of any digital audio gear capable of syncing to an external word clock, whether it be standalone ADCs or DACs, digital FX units, audio interfaces, or digital mixing consoles. It may be the most significant single upgrade anyone can make to an entire digital audio system. Get ready to hear what you've been missing!

Black Lion Audio Micro Clock MKIII Word Clock Generator Features

• 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
• 1U removable rack ears

Black Lion Audio Micro Clock MKIII Word Clock Generator Specifications

• Jitter: 1.92pS RMS (BNC outputs)
• Outputs: 6 BNC, 1 XLR AES, 1 RCA S/PDIF, 1 Optical S/PDIF (recommended max. cable length = 1m)
  • 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: 6.5L x 6W x 1.75H (without 1U rack ears installed)
• Shipping weight: 4lbs
• Shipping dimensions: 13L x 11W x 5H

Black Lion Audio Micro Clock MKIII Word Clock Generator Includes

• Micro Clock MkIII
• Power Supply
• 1U Rack Ears & Hardware
• 2 Year Warranty