digital to analog video converter zero lag

One thing I love about Mercury is the big and simple buttons for changing what source is feeding the DAC. There are no confusing menus to scroll through, or special tricks needed to access all the options and features. You can pretty much start using this thing right out of the box without reading the manual (the opposite of another converter/interface I happen to be reviewing right now). There’s a very thoughtful MUTE button for those who are using this as a monitor controller or guarding against feedback loops when configuring your routing. It also has a big button to change the clock sync source, and unlike a few other converters I own, you can see the sample rate and additional info on the bright, clear, illuminated screen from a distance, to be sure nothing is amiss. Mercury is very responsive to sample rate and source changes with no significant or bothersome lag.

Everything is very instant and smooth, with no fighting or waiting for it to do what you want it to do. The backside features classic SPL jack labeling that can be read right side up or upside down, something I’ve always loved about SPL gear.

Mercury features two sets of stereo outputs.

Digital to analog video converter zero lag