Video Processor Reviews

Features
Processing Modes: Dolby: Digital 5.1, EX,
Pro Logic II
DTS: 5.1, ES, Neo:6
THX Certification: No
Audio D/A Converter: 24-bit/192-kilohertz
Dimensions
(H x W x D, inches): 5.7 x 17.7 x 16.5
Weight (pounds): 36
Price: $9,900

Connections
Inputs:
Video: none
Audio: coaxial digital (6), optical digital (1), AES/EBU digital (1), proprietary FireWire (1), stereo analog unbalanced (6), stereo analog balanced (1)
Outputs:
Video: none
Audio: coaxial digital (5), AES/EBU digital (5), analog unbalanced preamp (10), analog balanced preamp (3)
Additional:
RS-232 (2), 12-volt triggers (2), microphone (1)

Ratings

TacT Audio TCS mkII Pre/Pro and Room-Correction System

Build Quality: 95
First-rate internal components
Excellent fit and finish

Value: 92
Expensive but it's worth it
It does things few other pre/pros can do

Features: 93
The most valuable feature of all: effective room correction
It lacks some key features of other high-end pre/pros

Performance: 97
World-class sound with music and movies
Sounds excellent without room correction; sounds even better with it

Ergonomics: 93
Makes setup and correction fairly simple
No onscreen system, but a better-executed front-panel system than most

Overall Rating: 94
The value of quality room correction cannot be overstated, and the TCS mkII does a better job of it than any pre/pro I've used. It sounds spectacular, is relatively easy to use, and even looks great.

General information
TCS mkII Pre/Pro and Room-Correction System, $9,900
TacT Audio
(201) 440-9300
www.tactaudio.com
Dealer Locator Code TAC