Wet Sounds WS-MC1 Marine MC-BB Black Box with MC-MD Controller

Product highlights

What's in the box

• Display controller (MC-MD) 
• Hide-away black box (MC-BB) 
• 8' System cable 
• Wiring harness 
• 15A fuse (installed) 
• Rubber cover 
• Bracket 
• 4 Screws 
• 2 Mounting clips 
• 2 Threaded posts 
• 4 Nuts 
• Warranty sheet 

Written by Crutchfield's Jon Paul

With Wet Sounds' WS-MC1 marine media center, you can enjoy your music your way while enjoying a day on your boat. This two-piece package consists of a 5" color TFT display that goes in your dash, along with a hideaway "black box" that can be installed out of sight. It's a compact, versatile package that's ideal for any boat.

The MC-BB hideaway box contains a built-in amplifier and a global AM/FM/Weather Band tuner, plus a USB port and an AUX input. Built-in Bluetooth lets you stream music, and Simple Secure Pairing makes it easy to use your Android or Apple smartphone to crank your tunes.

If you love Pandora® Internet radio, just connect your iPhone® or pair your Android phone and enjoy all your favorite stations while you're enjoying a day on the water. You can also plug in a USB thumb drive or portable music player and enjoy music you've ripped from your CD collection.

The WS-MC1 works with the SiriusXM tuner (subscription required, tuner sold separately), so you can enjoy satellite radio's incredible variety of music, sports, news, and entertainment programming when you're miles and miles offshore.

With the MC-BB "black box" installed down below, you can control all your entertainment from the MC-MD main display. The clean, functional design and IP6-rated water resistance combine to give you outstanding ease of use and all-weather reliability. The big, bright 5" TFT display lets you see what's playing, and it's easy to browse through your folders or playlists when you're looking for just the right music.

If you're planning a great marine audio system, the WS-MC1 is a fantastic centerpiece. The receiver houses a powerful built-in amp, and you can access bass and treble controls through your wired remotes. In a larger vessel, you can set up four completely separate entertainment zones and control four LED light zones with the optional Shadowcaster module. You can also add a Wet Sounds MC-TR transom remote to control your entertainment while you're enjoying a swim.

As you might guess from the name, Wet Sounds knows a thing or two about marine audio. They're audio experts and boating enthusiasts, so a lot of expertise goes into every piece of gear they design. Wet Sounds audio gear doesn't just give you incredible performance, it's also engineered to stand up to the extremes of the marine environment.

Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.

iPod/smartphone note: If you're going to use your iPod or smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.