MCI was a pioneering American pro audio manufacturer based in Fort Lauderdale, best known for transforming the multitrack recording industry throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. The company built affordable, reliable tape machines, consoles, and synchronisers that brought advanced studio technology within reach of mid sized and independent facilities. MCI’s integrated design philosophy, service friendly construction, and forward thinking features helped shape the sound of countless classic records and played a major role in democratising professional recording.