Clarity Series MP-1.4 High Performance Analog RGB Line Driver

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What is the Clarity Series MP-1.4?

The MP-1.4 is a high bandwidth RGB true 75 ohm line driver and filter circuit add-on for your existing PC video card and other devices such as the Xbox 360.  It offers offers greatly increased performance over regular stock video drivers.  These dramatic results are accomplished with a very unique active filtering process, supported by a mini isolated switching power supply.

A line driver of buffer stage like this is recommended for most analog outs from a DAC. Most of the modern video processor manufacturers have already implemented a buffer or line driver stage before the BNC or RGB analog out of their processor/scaler. This stage provide a stronger drive current for long cable runs, very important for the absolute best in image performance.  The MP-1.4 is unity gain only. It will not boost the signal. This version works exceptionally well without boosting the signal, so well that any need for boosting has been eliminated as compared to the previously offered MP-1 video card enhancement.

Specifications / Features

• Dual output that allows for two different output voltages.
• Filtering circuits that produce cleaner, tighter video than possible on stock video cards.
• Improved/clearer shadow detail, providing an improvement in image quality and improved color rendering.
• Bandwidth of 600 MHz (-3db).

Which video cards will the MP-1.4 work with?

The add-on board will work with any PC video card with a VGA (RGBHV) connector, though best results are achieved by pairing it with an NVIDIA GeForce card.  The MP-1.4 benefits may also be seen in any device with a VGA (RGBHV) output such as DVD up-scaling DVD players, HDTV receivers, etc. It has been tested with the Xbox 360 with great results!

For instructions on how to wire up the MP-1.4, see here.

Pricing / Place your order

Disclaimers:

The MP-1.4 is meant as a DIY kit for individuals with general experience in soldering & electronics as it must be connected between the video card's GPU and the VGA connector by the end user. Given that hundreds of models of video cards and other consumer devices with VGA (RGBHV) outputs exist, it is impossible to provide detailed instructions of exactly where and how to connect the MP-1.4 to all devices. While an MP-1.4 board wiring diagram will be provided, it is ultimately the purchaser's responsibility to determine where the RGB lines exist on their video card/device such that the MP-1.4 may be connected.

MPmods.com is not responsible for any damages that may occur to the video card/device or the MP-1.4 itself due to improper soldering or installation techniques. All sales are final.

Pictures / Screenshots

Clarity Series MP-1.4 DIY board (power supply is the black box on the on the left)

The gray wire is the power wire that goes to the video card's 12 volt supply. It can be soldered directly onto the video card, right near the power connector. The 6 purple wires are the input/output wires. Instructions are provided with the card labeling which is which (3 are RGB in, 3 are RGB out).

Clarity Series MP-1.4 sub-board mounted on a GEForce 6600GT video card. Most of the components are
not visible as they are mounted on the underside of the board.

Below are pictures of a Marquee 8500 Ultra with worn tubes being driven by an HTPC with an older GEForce 5950 video card with the MP-1.4 mod attached. The cabling used is Belden 1694A (20'). Tests are run at 1920x1080p/72Hz - so it's handling well over 200mhz, and it's doing it very well. Without this mod, the results would be very different. The MP-1.4 contributes greatly in this projector being able to display these test patterns.

MP-1.4 mod at 1920x1080p/72hz on a Marquee 8500Ultra (non LC) w/HD-8 lenses

MP-1.4 mod at 1920x1080p/72hz on a Marquee 8500Ultra (non LC) w/HD-8 lenses

MP-1.4 mod at 1920x1080p/72hz on a Marquee 8500Ultra (non LC) w/HD-8 lenses

MP-1.4 mod at 1920x1080p/72hz on a Marquee 8500Ultra (non LC) w/HD-8 lenses

MP-1.4 mod at 1920x1080p/72hz on a Marquee 8500Ultra (non LC) w/HD-8 lenses

MP-1.4 mod at 1920x1080p/72hz on a Marquee 8500Ultra (non LC) w/HD-8 lenses

MP-1.4 mod at 1920x1080p/72hz on a Marquee 8500Ultra (non LC) w/HD-8 lenses

MP-1.4 mod at 1920x1080p/72hz on a Marquee 8500Ultra (non LC) w/HD-8 lenses

MP-1.4 mod at 1920x1080p/72hz on a Marquee 8500Ultra (non LC) w/HD-8 lenses

Reviews and Testimonials

For reviews and testimonials, see the Mike Parker MP-1 Video Card Enhancement page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Clarity Series MP-1.4 be used with digital projectors?

A: Yes. The MP-1.4 performs with digital projectors as well as CRT projectors.

Q: How long can my cables be?

A: The Clarity Series MP-1.4 has been tested to work well with cable lengths up to 30'.

Q: What video cards can be modified?

A: Any video card with a VGA (RGBHV) connector may be modified. This includes popular cards from NVIDIA, ATI, Matrox, to name a few.
 

Q: Does the MP-1.4 only work with video cards?

A: No!  Any device with a VGA (RGBHV) output may benefit from the true 75 ohm line driver and filter circuit add-on mod, including set-top DVD players, media servers, Xbox 360 and other game machines, etc.
 

Q: What's the best way to add the MP-1.4 to an Xbox 360?

A: We just cut the Xbox cable about 12" from the main connector and attach it.

Q: What are the wires on my MP-1.4, and where do they go?

A: See this post on the forum for instructions on how to wire up the MP-1.4.