{"title":"Meta","description":"\u003cp\u003eProducts to feature in Meta campaigns\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ferrite-di","title":"FE2 Direct Input Box Kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eBuild your own boutique passive direct box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur popular DI box kit is back with expanded features and two transformer options. The FE2's studio-quality electronics are housed in an architectural aluminum enclosure that's rugged enough for the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/FE2_Input_Panel_cropped_medium.jpg?16222450447562170525\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe new FE2 features a through jack for patching to an amp or speaker and a switch for selecting between instrument or amp sources. The amp, or \"SPKR,\" mode is great for recording old guitar and bass amps without line outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/FE2_Output_Panel_cropped_medium.jpg?13807585048904761660\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe FE2's output section features a Neutrik XLR jack and ground lift switch for eliminating hum. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTransformer Options\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're proud to offer two USA-made transformer options: the FE-X1 wound for us and the legendary Cinemag CM-DBX. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main difference between the transformers is their noise immunity. The sonic differences between them are very subtle, but when radio signals or other interference are present, the higher-priced transformers will exhibit less noise. Click on the \"Audio\" tab to hear samples of each transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFE-X1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCM-DBX\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xfmr\"\u003eSound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inner\"\u003eClear, modern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inner\"\u003eVintage, rounded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xfmr\"\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inner\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inner\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xfmr\"\u003eMic output shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inner\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inner\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xfmr\"\u003eMu-Metal Can\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inner\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inner\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xfmr\"\u003eInstrument input shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inner\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inner\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch between instrument or amp input mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThru jack for patching to amp or speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged, architectural aluminum enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo transformer options, budget and boutique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround lift switch to eliminate hum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~200k\/800k Ohms (depending on mic preamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eTransformer Turns Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eAttenuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22dB\/38dB (instrument\/speaker input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAudio\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth transformer options for the FE2 are exceptionally transparent when compared with the original (\"dry\") signal, with subtle tonal differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamples were taken by sending pre-recorded tracks from an Echo Layla 3G interface to the FE2 and then back into the Layla's mic inputs. The mic input gain was set the same for every transformer. The recorded files were then normalized to eliminate differences in volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"450\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/199906423\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDocs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/fe2-assembly-guide\"\u003eAssembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/FE2_1.1_Schematic.pdf?490\"\u003eFE2 Schematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/blogs\/news\/how-a-passive-direct-input-box-works\"\u003eHow a Passive DI Works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Getting Started with DIY\" href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/getting-started\"\u003eGetting Started With DIY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly video:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe height=\"480\" width=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eCyWOplGEq4\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: static !important;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"FE-X1","offer_id":1025320372,"sku":"","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CM-DBX","offer_id":15269648708,"sku":"","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/FE2_Three_Quarter_2525b6bd-feb7-45d5-a19e-031de43ef94d.jpg?v=1456440794"},{"product_id":"design-your-own-colour","title":"Colour Prototyping PCB Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn addition to making true analog processing radically affordable, Colour is also a great platform for experimenting with and designing circuits. Begin learning about audio electronics design or design your own Colour with this development board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototyping PCB includes labeled buses for ground, power, and audio i\/o\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the Colour 500-Series Palette Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit includes PCB, 8-pin Colour connector, and nylon standoffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDocs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/colour-manual\/design\/\"\u003eColour Designer's Toolkit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/upverter.com\/peterson.goodwyn\/a1b35459bbd8f2ba\/Colour-Proto-Board\/\"\u003ePCB Layout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1025330912,"sku":"KIT-015.02","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/KIT-015.jpg?v=1420230572"},{"product_id":"tm79-colour","title":"TM79 Multi-Stage Saturation Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003eEisen Audio is a Brooklyn-based, high-end audio design firm whose credits include the DIY500 preamp and designs for Purple Audio, AwTAC, and NonLinearAudio. The TM79 is a new analog saturation design from Eisen released exclusively for the Colour format. Instead of attempting to replicate a particular vintage design, the TM79 draws its inspiration from various technologies and textures found on classic records of the 1970s. Every component and circuit element has been carefully chosen by ear in pursuit of \"That 70's Tone.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/collections\/colour\/products\/colour-500-palette\"\u003eColour 500-Series Palette\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack, nickel\/gold-plated PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Jens Jungkurth of Eisen Audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Pros are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/107_cover.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-quote\"\u003e\"The Eisen Audio TM79 ... was one that I kept coming back to. It does clever pre and post-emphasis filtering that results in nice, usable multiband saturation. For example, it crunches up vocals nicely but leaves sibilant esses in check.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-cite\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Scott Evans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tapeop.com\/reviews\/gear\/107\/colour-500-series-analog-saturation-platform\/\"\u003eTapeOp Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDesign Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce upon a time I bought a 3M M79 tape machine, chasing - however foolishly - that \"crushed\" sound that I admired on Stones' mobile truck albums. While enabling the obvious contribution of tape formula and tape compression, the record\/repro electronics in that machine produced their own excitingly colorful effect which, if you ask me, was just as significant. M79 I\/O transformers were big and fairly well behaved, but those beyerdynamic \"peanut\" transformers back to back surrounding the tape heads were undersized and overloaded easily, with a really \"squeezed\" and \"tough\" kind of response. This exploitation of transformer saturation for rock 'n roll enhancement is what inspired me to call my company \"iron\" audio (\"eisen\" when translated to German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother feature of the M79 multi-track was 3M Mincom's first non-discrete audio electronics. Indeed, M79 cards employed a selection of 741-derrived IC op amps. Although I loved the tone of that signal path I did not at first identify this aspect of its construction as special, nor beneficial. However, after a decade of discrete transistor exploration, I have come to the opinion that (given the right die and implementation) primitive monolithic amps can possess a sort of \"attitude\" which is uniquely desirable, and - I think - added another layer of grit to so many great 70s albums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne such album that has always inspired me, sonically (texturally), is \u003cem\u003eThe Cars S\/T\u003c\/em\u003e, which peaked on the charts in 1979. I believe it was recorded by the great Roy Thomas Baker using 3M machines (presumably M79) and a massive Neve AIR console (which also made great use of IC amps coupled with so many more transformers). I am told that RTB would arrive at the studio a day early, play a reel of familiar drum tracks, and experiment with overdriving various permutations of console gain staging (i.e. \"how does it sound if I crank this channel into group 1 and then back off at the remix assign?\") until he got just the right kinds\/amounts of distortion and \"colour\". Personally, I have found that this sort of deliberate clipping can facilitate a consistent and reasonable level, with a \"rich\" \"finished\" tone, to be printed on the first pass, without resorting to compressors\/limiters later on. It was once, arguably, \u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e method of pop music recording, whether intended or not, and is an approach that I keep in mind whenever I'm designing a new piece of gear: that clipping will inevitably happen, and had better sound musically-relevant when it does.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe TM79 Colour circuit was not copied from an 3M M79, nor lifted from the AIR console, nor derived from any specific piece of gear that I know of. Rather, it is a careful combination of distortion techniques that I've devised while contemplating why the aforementioned equipment sounds so good. TM79 is presented as an homage, obtaining similar results through concise means.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActual TM79 realization can be broken down as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 1 of 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first half of an Intersil CA3240EZ dual mosfet-input IC op amp is configured as a differentiator, attempting to boost 6dB\/octave all frequencies above ~4kHz until it runs out of gain-bandwidth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 2 of 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tiny (20mW) 1k:250Ω steel-core transformer from Triad Magnetics, driven by stage 1, steps down to a very heavy load of 68Ω , in parallel with two discrete mosfets configured as a passive clipper. A second identical transformer, in reverse, then steps back up to interface with stage 3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 3 of 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e The latter half of our Intersil CA3240EZ dual mosfet-input IC op amp is configured as an integrator, attempting to cut 6dB\/octave all frequencies above ~17kHz until it fades into the noise floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor practical purposes, we can think of this 3-stage circuit as tape machine electronics: the pre-emphasis record EQ (HF boost) and de-emphasis repro EQ (HF cut), transformer coupled to their tape path in between. But of course there is no tape or tape heads here; we have a mosfet clipper in their place. And the surrounding EQ ensures that low frequency content isn't always the first to clip. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther, less obvious shortcuts-to-distortion help add harmonic complexity and dynamic smoothing to the TM79 circuit. These include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe omission of end-stop resistors, meaning the pre-emphasis EQ boosts until it clips, turning the high end into a mess, while the de-emphasis EQ becomes a quasi-reciprocal low-pass filter, removing some of this \"hash\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelecting an op amp which \"sags\" and \"folds up nicely\" when it tries to swing maximum amplitude, a condition which occurs prematurely in this application because the op amp is starved of output and feedback current drive by the directly coupled, low-Z, transformer load that it's ill-equipped to deal with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmploying back-to-back transformers with the following conditions: a steel core for magnetic hysteresis, a small size to reach saturation more easily, and a \"ridiculous\" load so that saturation and dynamic compression at nominal levels are guaranteed, with the useful byproducts of subtle rolloff at HF\/LF extremes with low-level midrange \"thickening\" in between. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll component values and types, including the various series of capacitor, were auditioned and selected by ear. Equal attention was paid to indirect circuits aspects, such as power supply decoupling and ground compensation and common mode, because Eisen Audio believes there is no such thing as \"outside the audio path\" pertaining to an audio circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003e-Jens Jungkurth, Principal, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eisenaudio.com\/\"\u003eEisen Audio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSamples\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SampleVideo\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aZZ_A3DftEY?vq=hd1080\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;theme=light\u0026amp;color=white\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wiki.diyrecordingequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/tm79-schematic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/tm79\"\u003eAssembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e v1.1 (current)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/tm79-manual\"\u003eAssembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e v1.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: static !important;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eisen Audio","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":1025331064,"sku":"KIT-020.01","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":908009373723,"sku":"","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/TM79_Module.jpg?v=1430925768"},{"product_id":"colourupter","title":"Colourupter Optical Disrupter Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Colourupter brings the unique mojo of XQP Audio's Optical Disrupter to the Colour format. At the heart of the Colourupter's sound is a classic optical compressor employed in a deviously non-traditional way: instead being converted to a DC control voltage, the audio signal is sent directly to the side chain. This \"incorrect\" implementation paired with the natural character of the optical element yields a soft, asymmetrical distortion that remains musical even at extreme gain settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical element gently slopes waveform without hard clipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmphasis on bass harmonics creates a larger-than-life low end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/collections\/colour\/products\/colour-500-palette\"\u003eColour 500-Series Palette\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull, step-by-step assembly instructions and guaranteed support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSAMPLES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SampleVideo\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x6SX_4qnxyM?vq=hd1080\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;theme=light\u0026amp;color=white\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee audio tab for more samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAudio\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/53146289\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/colourupter\"\u003eAssembly Guide v2.5\u003c\/a\u003e (most recent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/colourupter-manual\"\u003eAssembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for older versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/Colourupter_2.5_Schematic.pdf?v=1716300129\"\u003eColourupter 2.5 Schematic (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/XQP_Colourupter_Schematic_1.7.pdf?13355729951948932441\"\u003eColourupter 1.0 Schematic (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/Colourupter-Frequency-Response.png?v=1509398813\" alt=\"Colourupter Frequency Response\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/Colourupter-Harmonic-Distortion.png?v=1509398776\" alt=\"Colourupter Harmonic Distortion\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XQP Audio","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":1025331176,"sku":"KIT-019.03","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":907995021339,"sku":"","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/ColourupterModuleV2.jpg?v=1694620007"},{"product_id":"l2p","title":"L2P Passive Line Attenuator Kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eGet the most out of your mic preamps. Use your preamps as line-level saturation devices, or pad their output so you can drive them harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L2P is a two-channel, balanced line\/mic pad with two attenuation options. The -10dB setting is perfect for padding the output of mic preamps so you can run them hot without clipping your converters. The -30dB setting is a \"line-to-mic\" pad that allows you to run tracks directly from your audio interface or mixer to the inputs of your preamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectable -10dB or -30dB pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange the attenuation amounts with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.diy.re\/article\/67-l2p-balanced-attenuation\"\u003eL2P Attenuation amount mod\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent matching between channels for stereo operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine-to-mic pad \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4hPcdHLNtoA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1k\/5.5k (line out \/ mic out)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7k\/150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eAttenuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10dB\/30dB, selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eNoise Floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-113dBu\/-115dBu (line out \/ mic out)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmphenol XLR jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXicon 1% metal film resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosure extruded from 6063 \"architectural\" aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnodized black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDocs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/l2p-assembly-guide\"\u003eL2P Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/L2P_1.0_Schematic.pdf?490\"\u003eL2P Schematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.diy.re\/article\/67-l2p-balanced-attenuation\"\u003eL2P Attenuation amount mod\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/getting-started\" title=\"Getting Started with DIY\"\u003eGetting Started With DIY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1222659284,"sku":"KIT-002.02","price":44.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/l2p.jpg?v=1426001811"},{"product_id":"sb2-16x2-passive-summing-mixer","title":"SB2 Passive Summing Mixer Kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.2em\"\u003e16 channels of passive, analog summing in one tiny box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SB2 is an 8\/16x2 passive summing mixer in a ultra-compact format. Using minimal, completely passive circuitry, it sums 8 or 16 balanced line inputs down to a single set of stereo mic-level outputs. Pair the SB2 with your favorite pair of mic preamps to add glue and color to your mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-low cost and small footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts 8 or 16 balanced inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDB-25 (D-SUB) input connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced, microphone-level outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR output jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeoprene foam pad for desktop use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pros\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Pros are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/blue.jpg?v=1617300960\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/blue.jpg?v=1617300960\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-quote\"\u003e\"As a mixer that works almost exclusively in the box, there are some tracks that need the warmth, glue, and spacing that only analog can offer. When I run my mix through the SB2 paired with CP5s loaded with Rogue-tec Airs, I get that great low-mid presence that I'm looking for along with airy highs and a great stereo image. Other analog summing always made me feel like something was changed in the balance of my mix, but the SB2 gives me the analog enhancements I'm looking for without sacrificing anything. I currently have this setup replacing summing units in my home room at Lounge Studios NYC worth over $10k combined.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-cite\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Mikaelin \"Blue\" BlueSpruce\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolange, Mariah Carey, Blood Orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10k balanced \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150R balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eCrosstalk (1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;-80dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 or 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eAttenuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5k (standard mic preamp input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eRecommended Source Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100R (standard line output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the SB2 so inexpensive? Most summing mixers cost at least 10x more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SB2's radical affordability is due to its radical simplicity. By stripping the passive summing concept down to its essentials and \"outsourcing\" the pan controls (see below), makeup gain (to mic preamps), and assembly (to you!), we're able to make the SB2 low-cost and pass the savings on to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are there no switches\/knobs? How do I pan the inputs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may have noticed that typical summing boxes are rather expensive, despite containing limited circuitry. This is mostly because they feature panning knobs or switches. In addition to being expensive themselves, these controls necessitate a larger front panel, case, and circuit board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SB2 bypasses all of these costs by \"outsourcing\" the panning to your DAW. Each of the SB2's inputs is hard-wired to one of the output channels: odd-numbered inputs to the left, and even-numbered to the right. You simply send pre-panned stereo buses to your interface's hardware outputs and connect them to the SB2. For example:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2: Drums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4: Vocals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\/6: Guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\/8: Keys\/Effects \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a single track you want panned center, simply send it to a pair of outputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to provide makeup gain after the SB2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, being completely passive, the SB2's outputs require 45dB of makeup gain to be returned to line level. The best way to do this is with a pair of mic preamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the SB2 have a \"sound\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNope, a passive summing mixer has essentially no sound of its own. The sound of your summing setup will be determined completely by the mic preamps you use for makeup gain. Indeed, one of the unique benefits of passive summing is that you can tailor your makeup-gain preamp choice to each mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the circuit design based on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SB2's circuit is a classic passive summing network--the same as found in countless mixers and consoles. The only difference is that instead of dedicated makeup amplifiers, the SB2 has mic-level outputs which must be connected to mic preamps. The circuit is the same one shared by NYDave on GroupDIY and featured in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/blogs\/news\/15851740-how-to-build-a-diy-passive-summing-box\"\u003eHow to Build a Passive Summing Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you sell an 8-channel version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can use the SB2 as an 8 or 16-channel mixer. Just use inputs 1-8 for 8-channel operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I daisy chain two SB2s for 24 or 32-channel summing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, there is no way to daisy chain two units. We made this design decision because the performance of this kind of passive summing circuit degrades after about 20 channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with D-sub breakout cables?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNope, cabling is up to you. Want to feel like a real DIY ninja? Build your own D-sub cables!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the SB2 with unbalanced gear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo, the SB2 only works with balanced inputs and outputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDocs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/sb2-manual\"\u003eSB2 Assembly and Operation Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Getting Started with DIY\" href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/getting-started\"\u003eGetting Started With DIY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/SB2_Rev_1.0_Schematic_9dd30300-73a4-4515-a01d-9487e6cd8928.pdf?v=1591881681\"\u003eSB2 Schematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1222665400,"sku":"KIT-003.02","price":44.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/sb2.jpg?v=1426001976"},{"product_id":"cp5-mic-preamp-with-colour","title":"CP5 Colour Mic Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe CP5 is the first microphone preamp to feature Colour. On its own, the CP5 is a reference-quality, 500-series mic preamp with copious amounts of clean gain. With Colour, the CP5 is the most tonally versatile preamp in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorld Class Preamp. \u003c\/b\u003eThe CP5 is a transparent, low-noise preamp that performs as good or better than preamps 5x the price (seriously, check out the SPECS tab above). The preamp's signal path features only best-in-class components, including WIMA capacitors and THAT Corp. ICs. Preamp gain and Colour are adjustable via stepped controls for easy recall and stereo operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd Some Colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug any \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/collections\/colour-modules\"\u003eColour module\u003c\/a\u003e into the CP5 to add some character to your preamp. Dial in the exact amount of Colour you want with the stepped Colour control. Switch between tone and transparency with the Colour bypass switch. The CP5's preamp works with or without a Colour installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeginner Friendly.\u003c\/b\u003e Like all our kits, the CP5 comes with every part required and step-by-step picture instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/CP5-banner2_large.png?17542782808239043878\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully compatible with the 500-series format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepped controls (21 positions) for easy recall and stereo operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnodized black aluminum knobs and front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhantom power, polarity, -20dB pad, and Colour switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMic preamp gain adjustable from +20-66dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-transparent, low-noise preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo electrolytic capacitors or transformers in the signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWIMA film coupling capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the best-in-class THAT Corp. 1512 preamplifier IC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronically balanced inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Colour socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour control adjusts amount of Colour without changing overall gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit includes every component required to build the CP5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step manual and guaranteed support \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CP5 circuit and PCB layout were designed by Peter and \u003cspan\u003eRobert-Eric Gaskell of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gklaudio.com\/\"\u003eGKL Audio\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Pros are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/jack-mason.jpg?v=1618838066\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-quote\"\u003e\"Undoubtedly the most flexible and variable mic pre out there. And if you know how to solder it’s at an unparalleled price point for its quality. Pro tip... it pairs extraordinarily well with DIYRE passive summing mixers for even more tonal flexibility on your mix bus or group buses.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-cite\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Jack Mason\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJ.Cole, Joe P, Spotify Singles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/sonicscoop.jpg?v=1576009646\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-quote\"\u003e\"This really is one of the most versatile and useful preamps on the market. If you like getting your hands on a soldering iron, it can be one of the most satisfying to own as well.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-cite\"\u003e-\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sonicscoop.com\/2016\/01\/12\/new-gear-review-cp5-preamp-kit-from-diy-recording-equipment\/\"\u003eSonic Scoop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDialing in drum sounds with the CP5 and Colours:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hqHm9bdsA9g\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"spec-label\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCP5 ($150)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/preamp-name-blurred.png?v=1639002955\" style=\"position: relative; top: 9px;\"\u003e($745)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.9k Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-66dB, unity gain with pad engaged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003ePad Attenuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eTHD+N @ 20dB gain*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"best-spec\"\u003e0.00040%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.00085%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eTHD+N @ 40dB gain*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"best-spec\"\u003e0.0007%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.0010%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eTHD+N @ 60dB gain*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.005%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.005%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eNoise (EIN), 66dB gain, 150\u003cspan\u003eΩ source\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-128dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-128dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eCMRR @ 10kHz, 60dB gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"best-spec\"\u003e80dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*+20dBu output, 1kHz, 20-20kHz bandwidth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/cp5-assembly-guide\"\u003eCP5 Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/maps.diy.re\/cp5\/\"\u003eCP5 Interactive Build Map\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/CP5_1.1_Schematic.pdf?490\"\u003eCP5 Schematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/MAN-008_CP5_Manual_Inside_1.0.pdf?v=1693508856\"\u003eCP5 Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/assets\/recall\/cp5-vertical.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCP5 Recall Sheet (Vertical)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/assets\/recall\/cp5-horizontal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCP5 Recall Sheet (Horizontal)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":4729953028,"sku":"KIT-037.04","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":47587908303,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/CP5_Three_Quarter.jpg?v=1447354068"},{"product_id":"doa-colour-kit","title":"DOA Discrete Opamp Colour","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eAdd the sound of any discrete opamp to your Palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscrete opamps (DOAs), such as the API 2520, are at the heart of countless pieces of classic gear. Every DOA has it's own tone, from slow and dark to fast and clear. And DOAs are largely responsible for the recognizable sound of many consoles, preamps, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DOA Colour allows you to plug any DOA into your Palette and tailor the amount of saturation you desire. You can purchase the DOA Colour on its own or bundled with the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/products\/red-25-discrete-opamp-kit\"\u003eRED-25\u003c\/a\u003e DOA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/collections\/colour\"\u003eColour format\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack PCB with gold-plated pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMill-Max DOA sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Eisen Audio for DIYRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts any 2520-style discrete operational amplifier, including:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAPI 2520\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelcor 1731\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Hardy 990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSamples\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SampleVideo\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rBdcvd8uP94?vq=hd1080\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;theme=light\u0026amp;color=white\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/DOA_Colour_schem_1.1.pdf?11950523102407337242\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/doa\"\u003eAssembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/DOA-Frequency-Response.png?v=1509458794\" alt=\"DOA Frequency Response\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/DOA-Harmonic-Distortion.png?v=1509458767\" alt=\"DOA Harmonic Distortion\"\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"RED-25 \/ Kit","offer_id":9809638084,"sku":"","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"RED-25 \/ Assembled","offer_id":41959761674485,"sku":"","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ Kit","offer_id":5230851396,"sku":"KIT-041.03","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ Assembled","offer_id":908095520795,"sku":"","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/DOA_Module.jpg?v=1519071127"},{"product_id":"toneloc-level-loc-compressor-colour","title":"Toneloc Level-Loc Compressor Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shure Level-loc was a cheap, brick-wall limiter made in the '60s which seemed destined to languish in junk bins and obsolete public address systems. However, it's distinctive, trashy character earned it a second life as a secret weapon in the racks of 90's\/2000's mixing engineers. And once the word got out that the Level-loc was behind some famously flavorful drum sounds, it's used price ballooned to $200-300.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonecraft Audio's John Erickson, of A-Designs Pacifica fame, has packed the Level-Loc circuitry into a Colour module, the Toneloc. The Toneloc recreates the Level-loc's peculiar attack\/release time constants and dense distortion character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it contains all the circuitry of a full compressor, the Toneloc is an advanced kit recommended for experienced builders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMKII Improvements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Toneloc mkII contains the exact same circuitry that made the original such a popular Colour, with an added Release option and easier assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mkII version features a solderless jumper to select between two release times. FST is the default option which matches the behavior of the original unit. SLO is slower than the original release time, and will make the compression smoother and less aggressive. Part of the character of the Toneloc is that the release time varies based on the input level, so there is no single time constant for either setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Toneloc mkII uses surface-mount resistors and ceramic capacitors. These parts come pre-populated, making the assembly process much faster and easier than the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSamples\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SampleVideo\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oHi4ometCao?vq=hd1080\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;theme=light\u0026amp;color=white\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/toneloc\"\u003eToneloc Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/Toneloc-Frequency-Response.png?v=1509459109\" alt=\"Toneloc Frequency Response\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/Toneloc-Harmonic-Distortion.png?v=1509459065\" alt=\"Toneloc Harmonic Distortion\"\u003e","brand":"Tonecraft Audio","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":6383852868,"sku":"KIT-040.02","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":39846156599469,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/TonelocV2Module.jpg?v=1623245091"},{"product_id":"red-25-discrete-opamp-kit","title":"RED-25 Discrete Opamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kit contains all components necessary to build a RED-25 opamp. This is without a doubt the simplest discrete opamp kit available on the market today. All the heavy lifting is done for you, courtesy of the pre-mounted SMT components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RED-25 is Whistle Rock Audio's version of the sought-after Huntington era AP2520 from API.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough a mostly SMT discrete opamp may seem unorthodox, you can be assured that all the components in the RED-25 have been carefully selected with a no-compromise approach. Throughout the prototyping stage, no less than three different manufacturers of equivalent SMT transistors were evaluated. It goes without saying that only the very best were chosen for the RED-25. In fact, performance measurements of the opamp show that the RED-25 is on par with its through-hole counterpart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll surface-mount resistors are Susumu thin-film resistors and all capacitors are Murata C0G\/NP0 types for the lowest noise and distortion achievable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RED-25 sounds large and impressive. The low-end alone is worth making it a part of your tone arsenal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupply voltage: +\/-12 to +\/-18V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatched input transistors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuiescent current draw: +\/-30mA @ +\/-16V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (LxW): 1.1\"x1.1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 0.95\" from the tip of pins to top of output transistors \/ 0.625 from lowest solder joint to top of output transistors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold finished pins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard 990 \/ 2520 footprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh current output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully selected quality components throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDocs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/red-25-assembly-guide\"\u003eRED-25 Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":45795702997237,"sku":"KIT-053.01","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":45795703030005,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/RED25a.jpg?v=1444843830"},{"product_id":"colour-500-series-palette-mkii-kit","title":"Colour 500-Series Palette mkII","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eAdd three stages of real analog color to your setup in a single 500-series slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevamped Controls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dial in exactly the signal path you want with individual drive\/trim knobs and bypass switches for each Colour. 21-position stepped controls make stereo matching and recall easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStill Radically Affordable. \u003c\/strong\u003eDespite featuring new controls, an upgraded signal path, and aluminum knobs (formerly a premium upgrade), the Palette mkII still comes in at an unbelievable price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEven DIY Friendlier.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Palette mkII is a painstakingly thought out and documented kit. Over the last few years, we've seen seen every possible snag a DIY project can hit, and built every way we can think of to prevent those snags into this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/Palette-mkII-controls_large.png?3504073589264617746\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Features List\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Colour sockets. Colour modules are sold separately. Browse our ever-broadening \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.diyrecordingequipment.com\/colour\/\"\u003eColour spectrum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual knobs and switches for each Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster output trim\/boost control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21-position detented potentiometers for stereo matching and recall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnodized aluminum knobs (previously an upgrade, now stock!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomize your signal chain by swapping Colours' positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-transparent signal path when Colours are bypassed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronically balanced, line-level inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGB indicator LEDs automatically light up to the hue of the Colours installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the 500-series format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit includes every part need to complete the Palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Pros are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/MT-excellence.png?v=1576005934\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-quote\"\u003e\"The Colour system is a fascinating example of what can be done with analogue electronics, and produces some great textures. If you have a 500-series with space for another module or two, this is a no-brainer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-cite\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Mike Hillier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.musictech.net\/reviews\/diy-recording-equipment-colour-review\/\"\u003eMusicTech.net\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/107_cover.png?v=1576006712\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-quote\"\u003e\"I can't say enough good things about Colour. This product embodies everything Tape Op is about. It's rooted in DIY; it sounds good; and it's inexpensive, novel, fun, and wide open for experimentation. Right on.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-cite\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Scott Evans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tapeop.com\/reviews\/gear\/107\/colour-500-series-analog-saturation-platform\/\"\u003eTapeOp Magazine #107\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/sos.jpg?v=1576008315\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-quote\"\u003e\"...the whole concept and execution works brilliantly: DIYRE’s Colour platform is a great way to add a little analogue character to your setup, or to dip those first tentative toes into the world of DIY.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-cite\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Matt Houghton\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundonsound.com\/reviews\/diyre-colour\"\u003eSound on Sound Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSignal Path\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balanced, line-level input signal is received via a THAT Corp. 1256 integrated circuit. From there, the signal passes through each Colour stage in series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Colour stage includes a bypass switch and combined drive\/trim control. The drive\/trim control is a dual potentiometer that controls both a drive amplifier before the Colour and corresponding attenuator after the Colour. The result is that the Colour's intensity increases\/decreases while the net gain remains the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Colour stages are followed by a master output trim\/boost control and bypass switch. Finally, the output signal is balanced via a THAT Corp. 1646 line driver IC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/Colour_Palette_Block_Diagram_Collapsed_grande.png?4480154476017406545\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24kΩ \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eColour Controls Gain Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0-18dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eOutput Control Gain Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+\/-6dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eMax Input Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.5dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003ePower Supply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+\/-16VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003ePower Supply Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140mA max (with three Colours installed)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eChassis Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with any 500-series rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eNominal Operating Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+4dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/colour-manual\/\"\u003eColour Knowledge Base\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/colour-palette-assembly-guide\"\u003eAssembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/Colour_Palette_mkII_Rev_E_1.0.pdf?v=1586792843\"\u003eSchematic (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/getting-started\" title=\"Getting Started with DIY\"\u003eGetting Started With DIY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/maps.diy.re\/cp\/#step0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInteractive Build Map\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":14654064004,"sku":"KIT-011.09","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":48079583695,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/Colour_Palette_Mk_II_Three_Quarter.jpg?v=1455213609"},{"product_id":"eqp5-passive-eq-kit","title":"EQP5 Passive Equalizer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe EQP5 is a premium tone-shaping EQ based on the prized Pultec EQP filter circuitry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe World's Most Musical Filters. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe EQP5 employs the passive filter circuitry made famous by Pultec's legendary EQP series of equalizers. Decades after their introduction, these EQ's remain coveted for their uniquely musical and natural behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Clarity or Vintage Tone. \u003c\/strong\u003eChoose between a clean and modern or vintage and colored output stage. If both outputs are installed, you can switch between them with a solderless jumper on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/EQP5_Side_medium.jpg?v=1485986577\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eModern\u003c\/strong\u003e (stock) output is a clean, robust, balanced output for excellent noise performance. Choose this output to use the EQP5 for transparent, natural tone-shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/EQP5_Vintage_Side_medium.jpg?v=1486485051\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe optional \u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e output employs an API-style DOA (discrete opamp) and custom transformer for a livelier dynamic character. The vintage output gives signals a more visceral, forward feeling that helps them translate clearly in a mix while requiring less level to do so. The solid-state Pultecs, the sound of which many engineers claim to be sweeter than that of the earlier tube units, use the same DOA\/transformer output scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for DIY. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe EQP5 was designed from the ground-up to be a satisfying DIY project. Our photo manual will guide you through every step of the assembly. And the circuit board contains extra capacitor and inductor footprints for customizing the frequency bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j2FchTDtLJY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepped controls (21 positions) for easy recall and stereo operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnodized aluminum knobs and front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePushbutton frequency-select switches for each band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQ-adjustment via PCB trimpot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional vintage DOA\/transformer output section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit includes every component required to build the EQP5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step manual and guaranteed support \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully compatible with the 500-series format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill have questions? Check out the FAQ and Audio tabs above for more info and samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EQP5 is the first product collaboration between DIYRE and JC-diy. JC-diy is the brand of Joel Cameron, founder of Rascal Audio. To learn more about how the EQP5 came to be, check out Joel's series of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/blogs\/news\/114110532-designing-a-500-series-pultec-style-eq\"\u003eEQP5 design blog  posts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Pros are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/robschnapf_160x160.jpg?v=1575928965\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-quote\"\u003e\"I been using the EQP5 a lot lately and really dig how smooth it is. There isn't really a bad place for it. Any place I've used it, it helps. It doesn’t feel all phase shifty like some EQs do when you crank on them. I have to check that it’s in because it’s so natural sounding. It’s definitely in. Natural as f*ck. The EQP5 is a legit tool regardless of cost. I use this along side my Lang and Pultecs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-cite\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Rob Schnapf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElliott Smith, Guided by Voices, The Vines, Saves the Day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/sonicscoop.jpg?v=1576009646\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-quote\"\u003e\"The EQP5 sounds great, and is sneakily a very flexible tool. A passive shelving EQ is a great addition to any engineer’s arsenal, and the EQP5 is a no-brainer for DIY experts and newcomers alike.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-cite\"\u003e-\u003ca href=\"hhttps:\/\/sonicscoop.com\/2017\/07\/12\/new-gear-review-eqp5-500-series-eq-diyre\/\"\u003eSonic Scoop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAudio\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the samples below are processed using only the EQP5. Each sample switches between the dry (no EQP5) and processed tracks every two bars (eight counts).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrums.\u003c\/strong\u003e These samples demonstrate the EQP5 on a stereo drum mix:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/EQP5_-_Drums_Dry_vs_Modern.wav?5600497734063236028\"\u003eDrums Dry vs EQP5 Modern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/EQP5_-_Drums_Dry_vs_Vintage.wav?5600497734063236028\"\u003eDrums Dry vs EQP5 Vintage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem Mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e A set of six stems—lead vocals, background vocals, bass, guitars, drums, and pads\/acoustic guitar—were processed with the EQP5. The sample switches between the raw mix and the mix after stem processing with the EQP5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/EQP5_-_Stems_Dry_vs_Modern.wav?5600497734063236028\"\u003eStems Dry vs EQP5 Modern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/EQP5_-_Stems_Dry_vs_Vintage.wav?5600497734063236028\"\u003eStems Dry vs EQP5 Vintage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMastering.\u003c\/strong\u003e This sample demonstrates using the EQP5 on the stereo master. The samples switch between the processed stem mix with no mastering, and the same stem mixes with EQP5 processing on the stereo bus. Notice how naturally the EQP5 widens the stereo image, brings the drums forward, and helps the vocals find the perfect place to sit in the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/EQP5_-_Stems_Modern_vs_Master_Modern.wav?5600497734063236028\"\u003eMix Dry vs EQP5 Modern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/EQP5_-_Stems_Vintage_vs_Master_Vintage.wav?5600497734063236028\"\u003eMix Dry vs EQP5 Vintage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern vs Vintage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Finally, the samples below demonstrate the difference between the Modern and Vintage outputs. Notice how the Vintage output brings the snare slightly forward in the mix, and adds a more \"finished\" quality to mix. For these samples, we used the RED-25 DOA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/EQP5_-_Drums_Modern_vs_Vintage.wav?5600497734063236028\"\u003eDrums Modern vs Vintage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/EQP5_-_Stems_Modern_vs_Vintage.wav?5600497734063236028\"\u003eStems Modern vs Vintage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/EQP5_-_Master_Modern_vs_Master_Vintage.wav?5600497734063236028\"\u003eMastering Modern vs Vintage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe track in the samples is \"Walls\" (early reference mix), by Robinson, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robinsonmusic.bandcamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/robinsonmusic.bandcamp.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by James Childs,\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jameschildsmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.jameschildsmusic.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Pultec model(s) is the EQP5 based on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filter used in the EQP5 is derived from the filter design from Pultec’s coveted EQP-series of equalizers. As such it features low frequency boost and cut (shelving), a high frequency boost (peaking) and a high frequency cut (shelving). The stock frequencies are taken from the EQP-1A3 and are exceptional for general sweetening of individual signals and mixed program material. Unlike the Pultec model, however, the two LF bands (boost and cut, respectively) have separate frequency selections (instead of a single switch that selects both boost and cut), so you can cut at one frequency and boost at another, which cannot be done with original Pultecs or their clones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Modern and Vintage outputs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock, Modern output design uses two IC (integrated circuit) opamp stages: one to make up level lost in the filter circuit, and the other as an inverting stage to provide a differential (balanced) output. This design provides an overall neutral character to the EQP5 that allows users to sweeten the audio spectrum while leaving the signal otherwise untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optional, Vintage output uses a discrete opamp (any DOA fitting the API 2520 footprint and pinout can be used) and a custom output transformer (wired 1:2) to give the EQP5 a more visceral, dynamic character that gives signals additional authority and helps them translate clearly in the mix while requiring less volume and processing to do so. The solid-state Pultec EQPs, the sound of which many engineers claim to be sweeter than that of the earlier tube units, use this same DOA\/transformer output scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I modify the frequencies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely you can! The documentation included with each kit includes optional component values for many additional frequency choices for each band, so the more adventurous DIYer can customize their EQP5’s to their hearts content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are there separate knobs for boost and cut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is the approach used on the original Pultecs, upon which the EQP5 is based. Accordingly, each boost or cut function features its own knob. The full clockwise throw of these knobs is dedicated to either boosting or cutting its relative frequency. Because the full throw of these knobs is used only for boosting or cutting the resolution of the knobs is quite precise and makes the EQP5 perfect for refined processing of program material, such as 2-mix processing and mastering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are the tubes?!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo tubes in the EQP5, sorry. The optional output shares topology with the later, solid state Pultecs, but we didn’t want the complexity of build (or the lethal voltages!) of quality vacuum tube circuits. Plus many people prefer the character of the solid state Pultecs over the earlier units with the differential vacuum tube stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I adjust the bandwidth on the HF boost band like I can on an original Pultec?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you can! The EQP5 provides a single-turn trimpot on the main PCB (printed circuit board) that allows adjustment for the HF+ bandwidth. Note that the setting of the Q trimpot directly affects the total available boost of the HF+ band. To understand why this is so, a brief explanation is warranted:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EQP5’s filter is entirely passive and produces an insertion loss across the entire frequency spectrum when controls are set flat. When one implements a boost, the filter is actually affecting a negative or reverse cut (which reduces the amount of cut across the relevant frequency range, allowing more of those frequencies through–a perceived ‘boost’). Being passive, the total amount of energy affected by the HF+ filter is fixed.  When all of this energy is focused on a narrower set of frequencies via a narrow Q setting, the resulting total boost range is greater than when that energy is spread out among a wider range of frequencies (as it is with a broader Q setting). As a result the same position of the front panel’s HF+ knob will result in higher or lower absolute boost, depending on the setting of the Q trimpot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven that wider Q settings yield more natural sounding results (for a broader range of applications), we recommend setting the trimpot somewhere between 12 and 2 o’clock. But feel free, of course, to play with this control to see what settings work best for your applications. The PCB provides test points for measurement of this trimpot, so settings can be logged for channel matching and\/or later recall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy not put the bandwidth control on the front panel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront panel real estate on a 500-series module is limited, so there is often much weeping and gnashing of teeth when determining what controls will make it onto the front of the unit. Being able to provide all the front panel controls of the EQP5 plus a bandwidth knob would have made the build more complex and considerably more expensive. Besides, not all Pultec models included this control. For example, the HF+ band of Pultec’s EQH-2 (a close cousin to the EQPs) had a fixed Q with no user adjustment available. In our experience, of all the controls on an EQP-style program EQ the bandwidth seems to get the least use, so we decided to move it to the PCB, so users can still make adjustments as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PCB provides test points for measurement of the Q trimpot, so settings can be logged for channel matching and\/or later recall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30Hz? Is that really a useful frequency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely! The 30Hz position is one of the original four LF choices on the Pultec EQPs, and one of our favorites to boot (hence its inclusion on the EQP5)! One could certainly argue that 30Hz isn’t the most musically useful frequency for an EQ, but this isn’t your typical EQ. The slope of these LF filters are so broad that they affect frequencies above 1kHz (boost) and up past 3kHz (cut), making these filters extremely musical (and broadly applicable) regardless of their labels. Check out the audio samples to hear these filters in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the EQP5 sound like an original Pultec?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes and no. Helpful? Let me explain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EQP5’s filter design and available frequencies are taken directly from Pultec’s classic EQP-1A3. As such it shares the same ability to sweeten the frequency response of all kinds of signals as the classic Pultec. Where the EQP5 differs, sonically, is in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock signal path of the EQP5 is an all-IC, transformerless design. As such it delivers a purer signal which is more faithful to the signal being processed compared to the more colored signal path of vintage units. If you want more vintage color then opting for the discrete opamp\/transformer-balanced output is the way to go with your EQP5. This arrangement, used in the later, solid-state Pultecs, gives your signals a lively, dynamic, more opulent characteristic that is as much felt as it is heard. Check out the examples of this output in action, even without the filter engaged to see what we mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/eqp5-assembly-guide\"\u003eEQP5 Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/eqp5-vintage-output-assembly-guide\"\u003eEQP5 Vintage Output Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/maps.diy.re\/eqp5\/#step0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInteractive Build Map\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/eqp5-equalizer-frequency-mods\"\u003eEQP5 Optional Frequency Mods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/assets\/recall\/eqp5-vertical.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEQP5 Recall Sheet (Vertical)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/assets\/recall\/eqp5-horizontal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEQP5 Recall Sheet (Horizontal)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweeps below demonstrate every band of the EQP5, as well as using the lower boost\/cut bands simultaneously. The different colored lines represent different cut\/boost settings. The EQP5 was set with a medium bandwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/20k-Cut.png?3712713431969114173\" alt=\"20k Cut\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/10k-Cut.png?3712713431969114173\" alt=\"10k Cut\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/16k-Boost.png?3712713431969114173\" alt=\"16k Boost\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/10k-Boost.png?3712713431969114173\" alt=\"10k Boost\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/60Hz-Cut.png?3712713431969114173\" alt=\"60Hz Cut\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/30Hz-Cut.png?3712713431969114173\" alt=\"30Hz Cut\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/60Hz-Boost.png?3712713431969114173\" alt=\"60Hz Boost\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/30Hz-Boost.png?3712713431969114173\" alt=\"30Hz Boost\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/60Hz-Boost-60Hz-Cut.png?3712713431969114173\" alt=\"60Hz Boost, 60Hz Cut (Simultaneous)\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/30Hz-Boost-30Hz-Cut.png?3712713431969114173\" alt=\"30Hz Boost, 30Hz Cut (Simultaneous)\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/60Hz-Boost-30Hz-Cut.png?3712713431969114173\" alt=\"60Hz Boost, 30 Hz Cut (Simultaneous)\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/30Hz-Boost-60Hz-Cut.png?3712713431969114173\" alt=\"30Hz Boost, 60Hz Cut\"\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/galV1DaVurY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Kit \/ Modern \/ None","offer_id":33316744527,"sku":"KIT-075.02","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit \/ Vintage and Modern \/ None","offer_id":5707957534747,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit \/ Vintage and Modern \/ RED-25","offer_id":5707880103963,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled \/ Modern \/ None","offer_id":42089303048437,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled \/ Vintage and Modern \/ RED-25","offer_id":42089304228085,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/EQP5_Three_Quarter.jpg?v=1618611405"},{"product_id":"eqp5-vintage-output-bundle","title":"Vintage Output Bundle","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eAdd the vintage sound of a discrete opamp and transformer to your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/products\/eqp5-passive-eq-kit\"\u003eEQP5 Passive Equalizer\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/products\/ola5-opto-compressor-kit\"\u003eOLA5 Opto Compressor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bundle is based around our 2523 transformer and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/products\/red-25-discrete-opamp-kit\"\u003eRED-25 discrete opamp\u003c\/a\u003e. Both are based on the components found in vintage API consoles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom, USA-wound output transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse our RED-25 opamp or use your own\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOS tantalum capacitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformer mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage output gives signals a more visceral, forward feeling that helps them translate clearly in a mix while requiring less level to do so. The solid-state Pultecs, the sound of which many engineers claim to be sweeter than that of the earlier tube units, use the same DOA\/transformer output scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDocs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/eqp5-assembly-guide\"\u003eEQP5 Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/eqp5-vintage-output-assembly-guide\"\u003eEQP5 Vintage Output Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"2523 \/ None","offer_id":35268306319,"sku":"KIT-076.02","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ None","offer_id":8098325168221,"sku":"SUB-076-01","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2523 \/ RED-25 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As a result, the HC1 sounds clean and clear even at high gain and when driving low-impedance headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause everyone's monitoring needs are different, the HC1 is designed to be customized. The power and audio input connectors are screw terminals, so you can attach whichever jacks you need without soldering. 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Ethan published the Mojo Maestro circuit in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.audioxpress.com\/article\/you-can-diy-build-the-mojo-maestro\"\u003eAudioXPress Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e to show that, \"there’s no reason to pay thousands of dollars [...] just to get some subtle distortion.\" And now Ethan has graciously made his circuit available for the Colour format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mojo Maestro is a tried-and-true, diode distortion circuit with several options for customization. In \"Glue\" mode it provides gentle saturation that can warm up sterile tracks, while \"Mojo\" mode pumps up the gain for intense, guitar-pedal distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clipping style can also be customized to \"SYM\" (symmetrical) or \"ASYM\" (asymmetrical). In SYM mode both clipping diodes are engaged to clip both the top and bottom of the wave. This mode generates even harmonics (2nd, 4th, etc.) and is the more aggressive of the two. In ASYM mode, one of the diodes is taken out of circuit so that only one side of waveform is clipped. This creates both odd and even harmonics, and preserves more of the integrity of the original signal than symmetrical clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides sounding great, the Mojo Maestro makes a great sandbox in which to experiment with circuits and distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Ethan Winer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymmetrical and asymmetrical clipping modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Glue\" and \"Mojo\" gain modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diy.re\/colour\"\u003eColour format\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit includes all components required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSamples\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oua_dLgW6i4\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/mojo-maestro\"\u003eMojo Maestro Assembly Guide (v2.2, most recent)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/Mojo_Maestro_2.2_Schematic.pdf?v=1753890676\"\u003eMojo Maestro Schematic (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.audioxpress.com\/article\/you-can-diy-build-the-mojo-maestro\"\u003eEthan Winer's AudioXPress Article\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":12156277489757,"sku":"KIT-092.04","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":12156283027549,"sku":"","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/MojoMaestroModuleV2.jpg?v=1690551642"},{"product_id":"500ext-500-series-extender-kit","title":"500EXT 500 Series Extender Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 500EXT allows you to test and calibrate your 500-series modules without reaching into your rack. One end plugs into a slot in your rack, while the other provides a socket for any 500-series module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all 500-series modules and racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest pads for checking power rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10\" ribbon extender cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly three parts to solder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResources\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/500ext-assembly-guide\"\u003e500EXT Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12480078217309,"sku":"KIT-093.01","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/Extension_Jig.jpg?v=1542212203"},{"product_id":"15ips-tape-saturation-colour-mkii","title":"15IPS mkIII Tape Saturation Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eThe compression, saturation, and tone of analog tape. (Everything but the hiss.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades analog tape was the sound of records. Then the technology changed, but our ears didn't. Things tracked on tape just sound fuller, warmer, and more \"finished\" by default than things tracked digitally. Bring the sound of tape back to your recordings with the 15IPS Colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound of tape comes from three things—compression, harmonic saturation, and filtering—and the 15IPS does all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompression\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eTape has a \"built-in\" compressor; that is, it can only take so much signal and anything above that limit is compressed. The 15IPS' ladder of diodes recreates this soft clipping, making sounds fuller and more present in the mix without adding more volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaturation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe \"warmth\" of tape comes from the harmonic saturation of both the tape itself and the electronics of the tape machine. The 15IPS' diodes emulate the harmonics generated by the tape, while the discrete transistor circuitry creates the complex harmonics of a vintage tape machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTone Filtering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePart of tape's distinctive sound is its non-linear frequency response: a low-end roll off with a \"bump\" at the cutoff frequency. The 15IPS features a 40Hz resonant high-pass filter that simultaneously makes the low-end tighter and larger-than-life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/py_JKe7EpuQ\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape-like soft limiting with NOS germanium diodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple class-A transistor stages for richer, more complex harmonic saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonant high-pass filter simultaneously clarifies and magnifies low end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/collections\/colour\"\u003eColour format\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull, step-by-step assembly instructions and support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNote on Revisions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 15IPS is currently on its third revision. The 15IPS mkI, (2014-2019), featured an IC opamp and a relatively high clipping resistor for more saturation. The mkII (2019-2023) replaced the IC with a discrete, class-A transistor circuit and reduced the clipping resistor to widen the sweet spot of the Colour. The current version, mkIII, is identical to the mkII but with schottky diodes instead of germanium. An additional resistor in the clipping circuit replicates the character of the original diodes exactly. However, because the gain staging is slightly different between each one, two 15IPS from different revisions will not make a stereo pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Pros are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/paul-womack_160x160.jpg?v=1575925211\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-quote\"\u003e\"Even a little bit of the 15IPS adds a warm vibe and a huge low end. Just switching it in can thicken up a kick drum, bass or even a whole mix. With more drive, 15IPS gives a great saturated tape-like squash.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-cite\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Paul \"Willie Green\" Womack\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWiz Khalifa, The Roots, Donnie McClurkin, Billy Woods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSamples\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fQOEJvFo930\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/15ips-mkiii\"\u003e15IPS mkIII (2024) Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/15ips\"\u003e15IPS mkII (2019-2023) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/15ips\"\u003eAssembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/15IPS_mkIII_Schematic.pdf?v=1713884579\"\u003e15IPS mkIII Schematic (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/15IPS_mkII_Schematic.pdf?v=1586643559\"\u003e15IPS mkII Schematic (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"15IPS Frequency Response\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/15IPS-Frequency-Response.png?v=1509395779\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"15IPS Harmonic Distortion\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/15IPS-Harmonic-Distortion.png?v=1509395802\"\u003e \u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dVoaRijkuic\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":28754466373725,"sku":"KIT-012.06","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":28754466406493,"sku":"","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/15IPSmkIIIProductPhotoFullSize.jpg?v=1713892587"},{"product_id":"jft-class-a-transistor-colour-mkii","title":"JFT Class-A Transistor Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThick, musical saturation that shines on any source.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the magic of vintage solid-state gear is that, because transistors were expensive, they used as few as possible, so each one had to work harder. And when transistors are pushed to their limits, they begin to distort in beautiful ways. The JFT Colour is designed by this philosophy: choose great-sounding transistors and then make them work very hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JFT employs two class-A saturation stages to create a complex, layered character. In the first stage, a NOS JFET generates asymmetrical distortion, clipping the bottom of the waveform but not the top. This type of saturation, which is associated with triode tubes, thickens and warms up the signal while maintaining its integrity. In the second stage, five transistors form a primitive discrete opamp which operates just on the verge of instability. This stage applies a subtle layer of harmonics which give the Colour a “finished” sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eMKII Improvements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Colour Format, we redesigned the first three Colours, the 15IPS, CTX, and JFT, to use only discrete, class-A transistor circuitry. You could think of this as the opposite of an update—we’ve reversed the technology of the Colours back to the late 60’s. The result is an authentic vintage character that’s more nuanced and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H7h-8_-B0is\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscrete, class-A saturation circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOS 2SK170 transistor for musical, tube-like harmonics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/collections\/colour\"\u003eColour format\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull, step-by-step assembly instructions and guaranteed support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSamples\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oE9kT2JtOnc\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/jft\"\u003eAssembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/JFT_mkII_Schematic.pdf?375\"\u003eSchematic (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":28755020251229,"sku":"KIT-014.02","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":28755020283997,"sku":"","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/JFT_Mark_II_Module.jpg?v=1565718077"},{"product_id":"ctx-cinemag-transformer-colour-mkii","title":"CTX Transformer Console Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eThe punchy, forward sound of a vintage American console.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransformers and discrete opamps (DOAs) are the core building blocks of the American console sound. The punchy, present sound of those classic 70's consoles derives from the unique character of the DOA and transformer and the complex ways they interact with each other. Countless plugins have tried to imitate this sound, but why imitate when you can have the real thing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CTX combines the RED-25 DOA with a Cinemag transformer and then cranks the gain to pack the sound of a channel strip into a single Colour. At moderate operating levels, the module's effect is vanishingly subtle, but makes everything sound more \"finished\" when stacked over numerous tracks in a mix. As levels increase the transistors of the DOA and core of the transformer saturate, thickening the signal with low-frequency harmonics and natural compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eMKII Improvements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Colour Format, we redesigned the first three Colours, the 15IPS, CTX, and JFT, to use only discrete, class-A transistor circuitry. You could think of this as the opposite of an update—we’ve revered the technology of the Colours back to the late 60’s. The result is an authentic vintage character that’s more nuanced and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the process of revamping the CTX, we realized that incorporating a 2520-style DOA would be a natural choice given the history of API and Cinemag. Thus the CTX went from being a simple transformer Colour to a more full-featured American console Colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DOA adds another layer of saturation that complements that of the transformer. The overall effect is more pronounced than the mkI, with higher harmonic distortion at low levels and the ability to impart noticeable compression effects at high levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QSAIqVOXz2o\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformer wound by Cinemag in California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel core emphasizes the phase distortion and hysteresis effects associate with the \"iron\" sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/collections\/colour\"\u003eColour format\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed PCB!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull, step-by-step assembly instructions and guaranteed support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Pros are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/107_cover.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-quote\"\u003e\"CTX may be my favorite of the bunch. As you push the input level, it substantially 'thickens' just about any source. A stereo pair across a drum bus can dramatically change the character of the drums without sounding heavy-handed.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-cite\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Scott Evans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tapeop.com\/reviews\/gear\/107\/colour-500-series-analog-saturation-platform\/\"\u003eTapeOp Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e (review of the CTX mkI)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSamples\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2jKkMw9xXm4\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/ctx\"\u003eAssembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/CTX_mkII_Schematic.pdf?375\"\u003eSchematic (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/CTX-Frequency-Response.png?v=1509458633\" alt=\"CTX Frequency Response\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/CTX-Harmonic-Distortion.png?v=1509458592\" alt=\"CTX Harmonic Distortion\"\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z1wqut4hPc4\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":28762601521245,"sku":"KIT-013.03","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":28762601554013,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/products\/CTX_Mark_II_Module.jpg?v=1565717941"},{"product_id":"colour-duo","title":"Colour Duo 2-Channel Colour Channel Strip Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Colour Duo is the ultimate tool for adding analog color to your tracks. Each of the Duo's two channels is a full channel strip, with mic preamps, line inputs, and three \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/diy.re\/colour\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e slots each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can purchase the Colour Duo kit on its own or with one of our Colour Bundles. The bundles contain stereo pairs of each Colour, so six Colours each. To learn more about each bundle, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/the-colour-format\"\u003eColour Format Page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/The_Ultimate_Colour_Palette_Corrected.jpg?v=1604252080\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe ultimate Colour Palette\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Duo we set out to make the Colour Palette of our dreams. Each channel features three Colour slots, with their own independent controls and bypass switches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to the Colour section is the much-requested wet\/dry mix control. The MIX knob allows for versatile parallel signal processing without making extra tracks in your project file. Push your Colour modules as hard as you’d like, and blend in the dry signal till you get exactly the sound you’re searching for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Colour Duo is the first Colour Palette that lets you swap Colours on the fly without any tools. Simply loosen the thumb screws on the front panel and the entire panel slides out, giving you immediate access to the Colours at any time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/World-class_Preamps_V4.jpg?v=1617375391\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWorld-class preamps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Colour Duo features the same pristine mic preamps that made the CP5 our best-selling kit. With exceptionally low noise and 66dB of gain, t\u003cspan\u003ehis isn’t your interface’s built in preamp\u003c\/span\u003e. Once you hear them at work, you won’t hesitate to record your most important sources with them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Colour Duo’s line input is an independent stage that bypasses the preamp completely. And since the line and mic inputs come in on separate jacks, you can keep both connected and just switch between them with the LINE\/MIC button on the front panel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/Versatile_Connectivity.jpg?v=1604167563\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVersatile connectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe gave you all the connectivity we could think of. Why? Because we like you and we hate adapters as much as you do. We even equipped a power THRU jack so you can power multiple Colour Duo units from one supply. Read more about the THRU jack in the \"Power Supply Options\" section below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo loop=\"loop\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" muted=\"muted\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003csource type=\"video\/webm\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/82ae3901fa674a78b62f4939c6722189.webm\"\u003e\n     \u003csource type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/a0c6712265504b4b9d2aacf1f2277856.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUsing the Duo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTwo Channel Mic Preamp\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack your two most important sources or a stereo pair with the Duo's two world-class preamps. You can track clean to process later, or engage Colours for processing on the way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDual Channel Strip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the two channels as line inserts to bring real hardware color to your tracks. Warm up a vocal with saturation or push a room mic to the extreme with a compressor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStereo Bus Processor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd punch to a stereo drum bus or glue your entire mix together with tape and transformer saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePower Supply Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our rack-mount kits use the same External PSU and feature a THRU jack for daisy-chaining power from one unit to another. This way you can power up to four rack-mount units with only one External PSU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eExternal PSU \u003c\/strong\u003eis a universal power supply that connects to the Colour Duo via a 5-pin XLR cable. Choose this option if this is your first rack-mount kit from DIYRE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTHRU Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used to daisy-chain power from one unit to another. The THRU Cable comes as a kit that you must solder together yourself. Choose this option only if you already have an External PSU from DIYRE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFull feature list\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21-detent stepped pots for easy recall and stereo operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Colour swapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront panel drawer slides out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThumb screws require no tools to operate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive switch mutes the signal to protect ears and speakers while swapping Colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with an external, high-current (1.5A) power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts 110-220v wall power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulated +\/-16vDC and +48vDC outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects to case via 5-pin XLR jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMic Input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e66dB of gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e+48V phantom power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80Hz high-pass filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-20dB pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Colour slots per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual bypass and Colour controls for each stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakeup gain\/trim knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet\/Dry mix knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 XLR mic inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Combo XLR\/TRS line inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 XLR line outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 TRS line outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1U height 19” rack mount case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnodized aluminum front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder-coated steel chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase is 8.4\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with every part need to complete kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures our famous step-by-step photo instructions, interactive build map, and component sorting sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Pros are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/130_Cover.png?v=1576008961\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-quote\"\u003e\"So, do I like it? Hell yes, I like it! As I mentioned, I’m a long-time fan of DIYRE’s work and use their CP5 and EQP5 (preamps and EQs, respectively) all the time. I love the Colour Duo preamps for the same things I love the CP5 for: overheads that have all the depth and pinpoint definition of a beautiful drum kit, acoustic guitars that sound like they are right in front of the listener, and strings that need to shimmer through a mix. Combine these gorgeous sounding preamps with the options available in the Colour modules, and you can create almost any flavor of preamps you want. Not to mention, you’ll have a new processor for mix bus or track insert duties allowing you to add transformers, compressors, or EQ curves – the Colour world is deep and constantly evolving!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-cite\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Don Gunn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tapeop.com\/reviews\/gear\/144\/colour-duo-2-channel-colour-channel-strip-kit\/\"\u003eTapeOp Magazine #144\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVideo review by \u003cstrong\u003eAlec Brits, Music In The Cabin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"350px\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kFIbtMpFnh4?si=V5r8syRtpZz-fiBY\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlock Diagram\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio enters the Duo through either the MIC IN or LINE IN. The MIC IN can amplify the mic signal up to 60dB, while the LINE IN has a fixed attenuation of -6dB. The MIC\/LINE switch selects which input is sent to the rest of the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal is then sent to the Colours in series. Each Colour contains a bypass switch, and a dual-gang potentiometer which controls gain before the Colour and attenuation after. The Colours feed a gain\/trim stage to make up for the gain or loss from the Colours. This signal then feeds the wet\/dry mix stage, where it is summed with the dry signal from before the Colour section. The COLOUR switch selects between the output from the mix stage or the output from the MIC\/LINE switch. This feeds the balanced output which provides +6dB gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/colour-duo-block-diagram.png?v=1612306983\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLine Input\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24kΩ \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eMax Input Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.5dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eDistortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.008% at 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMic Preamp\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6kΩ with pad out, 7.2kΩ with pad in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 to 66dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003ePad Attenuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLine Output\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eMax Output Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+22dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eColour Controls Gain Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-6 to +12dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eTrim Control Gain Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-14 to +10dB (unity at center)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eDistortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.005% at 1kHz with Colour section bypassed, 0.008% with Colour section engaged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.2dB 20Hz to 20kHz rel. 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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The amount of saturation for each mode is controlled by the Colour knob on the front panel of your Palette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo effects in one: high-frequency enhancer and low-frequency maximizer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth modes are adjustable from 0-50% mix with the dry signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the Colour format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull, step-by-step assembly instructions and support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSamples\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SampleVideo\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fF8Br8JfGo8?si=7oLn5dF80p7DYCx_\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/AurEx_1.0_Schematic.pdf?v=1709569565\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/AurEx_1.0_Schematic.pdf?v=1709569565\"\u003eAurEx Schematic (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/aurex\"\u003eAurEx Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":44699393196277,"sku":"KIT-111.01","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":44699393229045,"sku":"","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/finished.jpg?v=1709231924"},{"product_id":"ssdiy","title":"SS-DIY Stereo Input Switcher Kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eThe SS-DIY is a collaboration between DIYRE and Franklin Audio, who originated the synth switcher concept with the SS-6. We've taken that concept and adapted it into a DIY kit that's as fun to build as it is to make music with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/ssdiy-listing1.jpg?v=1784831123\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLess patching, more creating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SS-DIY puts 10 stereo inputs at your fingertips behind a single switch. No cables, no re-patching, and no reason to default to whatever synth happens to be plugged in. Now every instrument in your rack is one turn of the knob away instead of buried behind cables. With a circuit path so clean it's barely there and no power required, the only thing you'll hear is your gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 × Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConnect to 10 × stereo or 20 × mono sources such as synths, keyboards, drum machines, guitars and basses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereo Output\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSend your selected source to your audio interface, a DI box, or a pair of mic preamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/ssdiy-listing3.jpg?v=1784833100\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuilt by you\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your passion for audio to the next level by building your own gear. With just a few parts, no risk of electric shock, and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/ssdiy\/\"\u003estep-by-step assembly guide,\u003c\/a\u003e the SS-DIY is your perfect entryway to the world of DIY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the SS-DIY different from the Franklin Audio SS-6?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SS-DIY is designed to perform the same function as the SS-6 with a few key differences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe SS-DIY has 10 pairs of inputs, while the SS-6 has 6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe SS-DIY's outputs are connected directly to whichever pair of inputs is selected. The SS-6, on the other hand, has transformer DI outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevels: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe SS-DIY accepts any type of input (instrument, line, mic) and outputs that same level with no gain or attenuation. The SS-6, on the other hand, has microphone-level outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReversible: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe SS-DIY's inputs and outputs can be used in reverse, while the SS-6's cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the SS-DIY have a sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the SS-DIY does not affect the audio signal in anyway besides switching between inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the SS-DIY change the level of the signal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the SS-DIY simply passes whatever signal is at the inputs to the outputs without gain or attenuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I hear all of the inputs at the same time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNope, the SS-DIY is a switcher, not a mixer. Only one pair of stereo inputs at a time is routed to the outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you sell the SS-DIY assembled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNope. The SS-DIY is a very simple build and makes a perfect first DIY project. If you're not sure what's involved in building your own gear, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/pages\/getting-started\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/a\u003e page. If you can't or don't want to solder, you can buy the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/franklinaud.io\/products\/ss-6-mkii-switchable-input-stereo-di\"\u003eSS-6 assembled from Franklin Audio\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.089%; height: 314.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\" style=\"width: 42.0863%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.554%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e10 × stereo pair \/ 20 × mono, 1\/4\" (6.35mm) TS jack, unbalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\" style=\"width: 42.0863%; height: 40.2px;\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.554%; height: 40.2px;\"\u003e1 × stereo pair \/ 2 × mono, 1\/4\" (6.35mm) TS jack, unbalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\" style=\"width: 42.0863%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.554%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNone (completely passive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\" style=\"width: 42.0863%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.554%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1Hz-96kHz ±0dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\" style=\"width: 42.0863%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.554%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\" style=\"width: 42.0863%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNoise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.554%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\" style=\"width: 42.0863%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.554%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\" style=\"width: 42.0863%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.554%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2lb 5oz (1048g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"question\" style=\"width: 42.0863%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.554%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e7.5\" × 3.75\" × 2.75\" (191mm × 95mm × 70mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*+20dBu output, 1kHz, 20-20kHz bandwidth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/ssdiy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSS-DIY Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/manuals.diy.re\/73p2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/SS-DIY_Manual.pdf?v=1784835207\"\u003eSS-DIY Operation Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/73P_Recall_Sheet_Horizontal.pdf?v=1721396960\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Franklin x DIYRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48462987067637,"sku":"KIT-117.01","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2265\/files\/SS-DIYThreeQuarter.jpg?v=1784826041"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.diyrecordingequipment.com\/collections\/meta.oembed","provider":"DIY Recording Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}