Doepfer

Hi Joe,

> I'm considering. The User's Guide says that to obtain a DC coupled 
> output, the module can be modified by adding a jumper to short out 
the 
> cap C7. I'd like to use the A163 as a VC clock divider. What would 
I 
> be giving up if I jumper the capacitor?

You don't have to give up anything - on mine I have mounted a simple 
on/off toggle switch across the capacitor, and mounted it on the 
front panel. This way you can select whether you want AC coupling for 
audio signals (switch open, and signal output is about +/- 2.5V) or 
DC coupling (switched closed, i.e. cap by-passed, signal out is 0 - 
5V) for trigger/gate/clock type signals. It was quite 
straightforward, and the switch I got from Maplin (www.maplin.co.uk) 
is very similar to those Doepfer use, so it blends in nicely!

Tim