A precision-crafted networked machine-control surface that brings your vintage tape decks into the 21st century. Command every deck via tactile interface, illuminated transport buttons, 2.8" touchscreen, or the 09App — and calibrate your entire fleet with the built-in Precision Tone Generator.
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The MC09 blends vintage tactile joy with modern digital intelligence. Its deliberate ergonomic workflow, 2.8" IPS Touchscreen, premium illuminated transport buttons, and 35×35mm square VU Meters are exactly where your hands and eyes expect them.
This hybrid approach lets you perform blind, tactile deck selection via the weighted knob and physical transport buttons, while the responsive touchscreen handles deep configuration, multi-deck grouping, and Precision Tone Generator control for your entire studio.
(Pods displayed are not the final design)
At the heart of the MC09's wired connectivity is our proprietary HD-15 MasterLink™ architecture. Vintage and modern audio decks were built across different decades, by different manufacturers, using wildly different proprietary remote ports. To solve this, the MC09 abandons the cluttered, chaotic backpanel of 50 different legacy sockets. Instead, we engineered a sleek, high-density solution: Nine ultra-compact, ruggedized 15-pin HD (High-Density) connectors.
Each HD-15 MasterLink port acts as a fully isolated, 15-channel control matrix. It provides more than enough bandwidth to handle the most complex vintage protocols—including the 12-pin TEAC WAKA, the 11-pin Akai, the 9-pin Revox, and the 8-pin Nakamichi—while dedicating pins for clean ground, shielding, and remote-sense voltage.
The MC09 is the universal brain; the adapter cables are the translators. To connect the MC09 to your specific deck, you simply plug in one of our purpose-built MasterLink Adapter Cables. These premium, passive cables feature our robust HD-15 connector on one end, and the exact proprietary connector required by your machine on the other.
When you plug in an adapter cable, the MC09 instantly routes the wireless pod commands through its internal 135-channel galvanic isolation matrix, translating the signal into the exact electrical closure your vintage deck expects.
Passive, high-purity cabling ensures instant, lag-free mechanical response.
Full galvanic isolation ensures that no ground loops or voltage spikes from a 40-year-old deck can ever reach the MC09 or your other connected units.
To achieve 100% coverage, we offer a comprehensive line of MasterLink Adapter Cables. Simply choose the cable that matches your deck's remote port.
Say goodbye to fragile IR blasters and messy remote cables. Nine dedicated HD-15 MasterLink wired ports, plus custom wireless and wired serial Pods for every deck. It's universal compatibility, re-engineered for the modern studio.
Up to 9× coin-cell powered wireless pods (25mm diameter, nRF24L01+ 2.4GHz) stick directly to your deck's IR receiver. 12-24 month battery life, managed via the MC09 touchscreen.
Studio-grade tape alignment without external gear. The built-in PCM5102A I2S DAC generates switchable sine waves (100Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz) output. Auto-shutoff after 5 minutes for safety.
Eliminate power bricks and cable clutter. Dual PoE++ ports (IEEE 802.3bt, 60-90W) with data pass-through. Daisy-chain your units for an incredibly clean, professional rack setup.
Experience the visual warmth of vintage audio. Two 35×35mm square moving-coil meters (1mA FSD, IEC scale) bring your digital telemetry to life with buttery, software-defined analog ballistics.
Modern control without losing the analog soul. An intuitive, glass-protected touch UI handles complex tasks like macro editing, session management, wireless pod pairing, and Tone Generator control.
Feel the difference of bespoke hardware. Interact with a vertical lever for operation selection, a weighted rotary knob and 6× premium illuminated transport buttons.
The MC09's built-in Precision Tone Generator transforms it into a complete tape alignment station. Select your frequency, and calibrate azimuth, bias, and level — all without external test gear.
For example, Select your Technics RS-1500 on Port 02.
Open the Tone Generator screen on the MC09's 2.8" touchscreen. Choose from 5 switchable sine wave frequencies: 100Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 10kHz, or 15kHz. Adjust output level from -20dB to 0dB using the on-screen slider.
Press "START TONE" — the PCM5102A I2S DAC generates a low-distortion sine wave. Watch your deck's VU meters (or the MC09's analog needles via TS09 telemetry) to set perfect azimuth and bias. The tone auto-shuts off after 5 minutes for safety.
| Primary Function | Universal Transport Control, VU Metering, Precision Tone Generation, MasterLink™ Hub |
| Processor | Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W (Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1GHz, 512MB LPDDR2) |
| Rear Connectivity | 9× HD-15 MasterLink™, Line-In/Out (1/4" TRS or RCA), Dedicated Tone Out (1/4" TRS), Dual PoE++ RJ45 |
| Tone Generator | PCM5102A I2S DAC, switchable sine wave (100Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz), +4 dBu output, auto-shutoff @ 5 min |
| Isolation Matrix | 135-channel galvanic isolation (9 ports × 15 pins), ~34× TLP291-4 quad optocouplers, >5kV |
| VU Meters | 2× 35×35mm square Moving-Coil (1mA FSD, IEC 60268-17 scale), MCP4725 DACs |
| Display | 2.8" IPS Capacitive Touchscreen (320×240, ILI9486 + FT6236), 2mm tempered glass |
| Deck Selection | 3× Harley Benton / Oak Grigsby 3-way vertical lever switches (Bank 1-3, 4-6, 7-9) |
| Transport Controls | 6× Premium illuminated momentary pushbuttons (Model TBD) with spring-loaded REC guard |
| Wireless Pods | Up to 9× MasterLink Wireless Pods (ATtiny85 + nRF24L01+, 25mm, coin-cell, 12-24 month battery) |
| GPIO Expansion | 9× MCP23017 (144 channels) + TCA9548A I2C Multiplexer |
| Ethernet | Dual 10/100/1000 via LAN7431 (PCIe) or LAN9514 (USB) |
| Wireless | 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 (via Pi Zero 2 W) |
| Protocol | MQTT, WebSocket, FastAPI REST |
| Software Stack | Raspberry Pi OS Lite 64-bit, Python 3.11, FastAPI, Paho MQTT, SQLite, I2S Audio (snd_rpi_simple) |
| Power Input | 48V PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/4, 60-90W per port), Silvertel AG9912-M PD controller |
| Power Consumption | 4.5W typical / 10.0W peak |
| Enclosure | 2U Full-Rack, extruded aluminum, 3mm black anodized 6061 faceplate, laser-engraved |
| Dimensions | 440 × 88 × 200 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | ~2.85 kg |
| Feet | Sorbothane isolation hemispheres |
The MC09 is available in two precision-crafted chassis finishes: our signature raw CNC-machined Aluminum, or the deep, stealthy Noir (Black Anodized). Use the toggle on each image to preview the Noir version. Both chassis options can be upgraded with hardwood veneer side panels or fitted with standard 19" rack handles.
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