TC Electronic M-One XL Digital Reverb / FX, Chorus, Delay, Pitch Shift, 1U Rack


The M-One XL is a mid-range reverb / effects unit in a neat 1U box. It's a twin-engine device so can process two signals at the same time. The engines can be used in parallel or as dual-mono with stereo outputs. Dual mono gives two separate effects, making the XL two effects units in one


The XL is an updated version of the earlier M One and adds more memories (200 presets rather than 100), XLR connectors and a number of additional reverb and delay programs. Both have a full Midi implementation with System Exclusive messages, program changes and real-time Continuous Controllers

 

The M One XL has great connectivity:


two channels of balanced analogue audio inputs & outputs on XLR connectors

SP/DIF digital in & out on phono connectors

Midi in / out / thru on 5-pin DIN midi connectors

Footswitch input on a jack socket

Universal auto-switching mains power supply (100-240 VAC) with standard IEC connector



The M-One XL is ideal for use with a DAW, via the built-in SP/DIF digital ins & outs, allowing processing to stay in the digital domain

 

It's equally at home in an analogue setup with professional balanced inputs & outputs on XLR connectors. Inputs & outputs are stereo and processing can be stereo or split into two separate 1-in, 2-out effects 


"Like its antecedent, the M One XL is easy to use at either a basic level or as a power user -- and delivers stunning results for the money. I liked the original very much, and the new XL is even better, yet costs exactly the same. This is a serious machine capable of delivering very competent professional results, both technically and aesthetically. Well worth fitting into your effects rack."


"The M-One XL offers a worthwhile improvement on the original, not least by including twice as many factory presets -- all of which are usable from the off"


"I use an M one XL, and prefer it to ITB reverbs for good, decent reverb. Now, I'm sure you could spend a lot more for top flight software verb's, but to me there is still something palpable about running a reverb through a mixer's aux send and return vs. the same setup ITB. Call it just a little more satisfying"



The M-One XL makes an interesting alternative to a Lexicon reverb / effects unit. With balanced XLR connections plus SP/DIF digital i/o it's easy to integrate it into an existing rig and, with hundreds of high quality presets and excellent editing facilities, it's an effects unit to cover lots of bases


The next step up the TC Electronics food chain is the M2000 but, for those on a tighter budget, the M-One XL will be ideal


M-One XL effect algorithms


Hall reverb

Room reverb

Small Room

Plate 1 reverb

Plate 2 reverb

Spring reverb

Live reverb

Ambience

Delay one tap

Delay two tap

Ping Pong delay

Chorus classic & 4-voice

Flanger classic & 4-voice

Pitch - detune & pitch-shift

Parametric EQ

Compressor / Limiter

Gate / Expander

De-esser

Tremolo

Phaser



Links

Owners manual

http://cdn-downloads.tcelectronic.com/media/217036/tc_electronic_m-one_xl_manual_english.pdf


Product Page

http://www.tcelectronic.com/m-one-xl/


Tech Specs

http://www.tcelectronic.com/m-one-xl/tech-specs/


Sound on Sound Review

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/apr02/articles/tcmonexl.asp


Creative Planet Network Review

http://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/news/news-articles/product-review-tc-electronic-m-one-xl/378747


Thomann 4.7 Star ★★★★★ Review

http://www.thomann.de/gb/tc_electronic_m-one_xl_reviews.htm?sid=5b459a3c95fa63e6dd03f146117f97dc


Audiofanzine 4.7 Star ★★★★★ Review

http://en.audiofanzine.com/multi-effects-processor/tc-electronic/M-One-XL/user_reviews/


Harmony Central 5 Star ★★★★★ Review

http://www.harmonycentral.com/reviews/product/tc-electronic-m•one-xl-effects-processor/611025



Technical

The M-One XL is clocked internally at 48 kHz and will sync to incoming digital signals at 44.1 and 48 kHz. AD/DA convertors are 24-Bit with 128 x oversampling. Internal processing is 24-Bit and the unit supports 24-Bit digital inputs. Output dither is switchable. Digital connections are SP/DIF via the usual phono connectors. Analogue inputs & outputs are balanced on XLRs with a nominal operating level of 0 dBu and maximum input & output level of + 24 dBu. See also the Tech Specs link above



Fitment / Dimensions

1U device suitable for mounting in a standard 19" rack. Universal auto-switching mains power supply, 100-240 Volt with standard IEC mains connector. IEC mains cable supplied on request



Condition

In excellent condition with very minor rack rash. Photos show an M-One XL sold previously



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