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McIntosh® Room Correction System

At a Glance

The MEN220 uses the latest in technology to restore musical balance to audio systems located in rooms with less then ideal acoustics, whether the system is two channel or multichannel.

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Delivers a potent suite of Room Correction, Custom-EQ and 2-Way Crossover capabilities in one easy-to-use stereo component. While any single feature of the MEN220 has the power to optimize the sonic characteristics of the highest quality audio systems, combining the features can reveal a level clarity and resolution unattainable by any other means. Full system control and PC link are provided via RS232 while McIntosh Data, Power Control and IR inputs offer additional remote control flexibility. Both single-ended and balanced connections are supported; a hand-held, IR remote control is included.

Room Correction

The MEN220 uses the latest in technology to restore musical balance to audio systems located in rooms with less then ideal acoustics, whether the system is two channel or multichannel.

Focus And Global Settings

The MEN220 provides for measurement and correction for up to eight specific listening locations (Focus Positions) in a room. It also measures additional locations in the room and produces a Global Room Correction for listening anywhere in the room.

Electronic Crossover

The advanced two way electronic crossover built into the MEN220 provides the best way for adding true bi-amplification to your audio system.

Variable Crossover Settings

The variable crossover in the MEN220 allows the crossover frequency to be set from 10Hz to 20,000Hz.Select from three available crossover slope rates for both the Butterworth or Linkwitz-Riley Filter Types.

Listening Equalization Curves

The MEN220 has six preset Equalization Curves to choose from when listening to various type of music.

Precision Measurement Microphone

The MEN220 is supplied with an Omnidirectional Electret Condenser Microphone to accurately measure the Loudspeaker performance together with Room Acoustics. The microphone has high resistance to vibrations, flat frequency response and a high signal-to noise ratio. It is “phantom power” from the MEN220 via the balanced cable.

Professional Microphone Stand With Boom

The MEN220 is supplied with a professional type adjustable height microphone stand. The Boom Adapter allows for easy placement of the Precision Microphone for precise Focus Measurements.

Multiple Outputs

The MEN220 has both Unbalanced and Balanced Outputs of which permit long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality.

Multi-Function Front Panel Display

The Front Panel Information Display indicates various setup and operational functions.

Power Control And Full Function Remote Control

The Power Control Input connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off of the MEN220 when connected to a McIntosh System. The Remote Control push-buttons provide complete control of the MEN220 operating functions.

Special Power Supply

The Power Supply has both a special large Toroidal Wound Power Transformer and Multiple Regulators to ensure stable noise free operation even though the power line varies.

Extruded Side Panels

The sides of the MEN220 are extruded aluminum panels with a bead blast textured surface and a black anodized finish.

Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination

The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LED's). This provides even Front Panel Illumination and is designed to ensure the pristine beauty of the MEN220 will be retained for many years.