• Converts Any Conventional Left/Right Stereo Mix To A Left/Center/Right/Sub Mix
• Covers An Entire Audience or Room With True Stereo Sound
• Works With All Stereo Sources, Live or Recorded
• Can Provide Clean Vocal Cancellation or Remixing
• Multiple Stereo Inputs (XLR's, Gold RCA's)
• Discrete Center And Sub Inputs (XLR's)
• Subwoofer Crossover with Switchable Filters
• Output Level Controls
• Balanced XLR Inputs and Outputs

The Miles Technology M44 Multisonic™ Imager provides stereo sound with accurate, precisely-detailed spatial imaging to a large audience and a large listening area. It uses the patented Optimum Linear Matrix to convert two-channel stereo to a left-center-right (three-channel) format. True stereo imaging is provided for the entire audience, even to areas which are far off center.

The M44 is perfect for all stereo applications from large auditoriums to high-end home theater systems. It is used in performing arts centers, sanctuaries, corporate A/V, nightclubs, schools, auditoriums, multimedia, exhibits, broadcast facilities, production and post-production studios, and installed home theater/audio.

The M44 is similar to the M86 except that it does not have the surround functions; it is suitable for applications where left, center, and right outputs are needed but surround loudspeakers will not be used. The M44 does include the subwoofer output and switchable crossover filters.

Unlike any other multichannel approach, the M44 is convenient and cost effective. Patched into a sound system just ahead of the power amplifiers, it combines left and right input signals from any stereo source to create left, center, right, and subwoofer output signals.

Featuring our patented Multisonic® Imaging technology, the M44 creates a smooth, clean "wall" of high-fidelity sound with a precisely-detailed spatial presentation.

Key elements of a mix, such as lead vocals and centered drums, are dramatically reproduced at the center loudspeaker. Other sounds simultaneously localize correctly at the left and right. The unit also offers discrete center and subwoofer inputs for productions needing specific point-source intelligibility and convenient discrete subwoofer mixing.

Multisonic Imaging is fully compatible with all audio and stereo-soundtrack formats. Superior sound quality is accomplished without need for source encoding, equalization, steering, or any dynamic modification. Whether the source is digital or analog, live or recorded, the result is impressive.

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The M44 includes a main stereo input, three aux stereo inputs, and additional inputs for discrete center, and subwoofer sources. It's perfect for both LCR-only and LCR-plus-subwoofer systems in auditoriums, sanctuaries, nightclubs, corporate A/V applications, schools, multimedia, exhibits, museums, broadcast facilities, and touring systems.

Multisonic Imaging works equally well with live mixes, recorded material, or a combination of both. Since there is no "steering" or gain riding (unlike other surround processors), absolute signal integrity is maintained. Multisonic Imaging is suitable for the most demanding high-performance professional applications.

Listeners who are way off center can still hear proper stereo imaging. Typically, three-fourths or more of an audience can hear the mix with excellent stereo perspective. In addition, the clarity of the sound is greatly improved.

In smaller rooms, the "sweet spot" is enlarged so much that excellent stereo imaging can be heard from almost anywhere in the room.

The M44 allows convenient integration of multiple stereo sources. Appropriate inputs are mixed together to allow operation with various sources without the need for input switching.

For live mixing applications, the M44 enables a stereo console to operate much like an LCR console, except mixing is much easier. The Discrete Center and Discrete Sub Inputs allow direct signal routing for specific elements in the mix, while simultaneously allowing left-center-right imaging from stereo-panned portions of the mix.

There is no better way to present stereo sound, whether live or recorded. Multisonic Imaging is simply the cleanest and best two-to-three or two-to-six channel process available. It can be used in discrete LCR systems to handle stereo sources, so that the benefit of the left/center/right loudspeaker setup can be fully realized.

The M44 Multisonic™ Imager features four pairs of left/right stereo inputs, center and subwoofer discrete inputs, Multisonic Imaging circuitry, subwoofer crossover filters, and left/center/right/sub outputs.

Multisonic Imaging is a patented linear-matrix system which provides optimum spatial separation and acoustic presentation of stereo mixes using three front loudspeakers. The Matrix Balance control adjusts the image width.

The center and sub inputs route to their respective outputs, and are mixed with the corresponding Multisonic signals (derived from the left/right stereo inputs) to provide optimum imaging from all sources simultaneously.

All inputs also route to the crossover to contribute to the subwoofer output. Level balance of the speakers is easily set by ear using the Setup switches and the output level controls.

The M44 features high-quality op amps for low noise and distortion, and +/- 15-volt rails for maximum dynamic range. Precision resistors and other quality components are used throughout.

Inputs

Main Stereo Left and Right, Discrete Center, and Discrete Sub:

Balanced XLR connectors

Maximum input level: +20 dBu

Input impedance: 22K ohms

Aux Stereo Left and Right (three stereo inputs):

Gold RCA connectors

Maximum input level: +11 dBu

Input impedance: 8.5K ohms

Outputs

Left, Center, Right, Subwoofer:

Balanced, XLR connectors

Maximum output level: +26 dBu

Differential output Z: 100 ohms

Controls

Stereo Input Gain

Matrix Balance

Sub Input LPF switch

L/C/R Output HPF switch

L/C Setup switch

C/R Setup switch

Sub Output Level

Center Output Level

Left/Right Output Level

Frequency Response

To Multisonic outputs:

20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB

Crossover Filters:

4th Order Linkwitz-Riley, -6 dB at 90 Hz

Switchable high-pass for L/C/R outputs

Switchable low-pass for Discrete Sub input

Total harmonic distortion

20 Hz to 20 kHz, at full output: <0.02%

Output noise

20 Hz to 20 kHz, unweighted:

<-90 dBu; <-84 dBu balanced

Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 V rms

Power Requirement

Configurable for 120 or 240 Vac.

Dimensions

19 in. x 1.75 in. x 12.0 in.

(48.26 cm x 4.45 cm x 30.5 cm)

1U rack mount

Weight: 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)

Warranty

All Miles Technology products include a comprehensive three-year warranty. This covers specified operation in the intended applications. For complete warranty information, call Miles Technology at 800-280-8572.

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Multisonic Features and Advantages

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Greatly Enlarged "Sweet Spot"

Highest-Quality Audio Performance

Works with All Program Sources

LCR Performance From Stereo

Discrete Inputs for Live Productions

Cleaner, More Dynamic Sound

Excellent Center Focus

Zero Dynamic Distortion

Very Forgiving of Imperfect Setups

More Even, Balanced Sound Stage

Excellent Clarity with Spatial Separation

Adjustable Center/Side Mix Ratio

Simple, Quick, and Precise Setup

Balanced Inputs and Outputs

Cost Effective

Solid Warranty

Compared to Discrete L/C/R:

Identical results at left-center and right-center pan positions.

Identical results at center when using discrete center input.

Works with standard stereo console for much lower system cost and simplified operation.

Better audience coverage with imperfect loudspeaker/room setups.

Can be effectively used with discrete LCR systems to handle stereo sources (recordings, effects, stereo instruments or mikes).

Compared to Other Decoders:

Multisonic Imaging does not use steering or gain riding and thus is sonically and dynamically superior.

Unlike steered systems, Multisonic can "image" all directions at once.

The sound field is totally stable.

No mode switching is necessary.

Works perfectly with all program sources, including music CD's and surround "encoded" videos.

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