PLAN B analog blog

Dear Peter
Just a basic question:
How many mA will the (Eurorack) Balanced Stereo Output Processor draw 
approximately ?
Only +/-12 or also +5 V required ?

Kind regards from Amsterdam
Joost



--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure 
that out)" <peter@b...> wrote:
> 
> I have been contracted to develop a one-off 36 RU output module 
> and have created a poll to determine the viability of a small 
> production run (go to polls tab).
> 
> A faceplate rendering can be found in the photo section.  Once 
> selected, you may click on the image for a larger view.
> 
> Theory of operation:
> 
> The Balanced Stereo Output Processor is a four to six channel 
> voltage controlled stereo mixer consisting of four independent 
> VCAs, four panners, a stereo headphone preamp, two auxiliary 
> inputs, four main inputs, a visual output display and three sets of 
> signal outputs (one being balanced) designed especially for, but 
> not limited to, use as an final output module for large to 
> medium-sized systems. 
> 
> Each of four channels afford the following:
> 
> Attenuation:
> 
> A) Manual Level Pot
> B) VC Level w/ +/- processing pot
> 
> Panning:
> 
> A) Manual Pan (L - R)
> B) VC Pan w/ +/- processing
> 
> Routing:
> 
> A) Cue Out / Main Out / Both  send switch
> 
> Outputs:
> 
> A) 2 sets of  Stereo outputs (one set located on the back of the 
> module)
> 
> B) 1 set of balanced 1/4 inch stereo outputs (located at the back 
> of the module)
> 
> C) Stereo headphone output jack w/attenuation (CUE OUT)
> 
> D) Two Six element LED bar displays (amplitude)
> 
> Inputs:
> 
> A) Four main channel inputs (1 per channel)
> 
> B) Two AUX inputs (routed directly to the MAIN OUTS - one each 
> to CH. 1 and 2)
> 
> If used as an output module, each of the four input channels can 
> be independently routed to either the 3 sets of main outputs (1 
> set  balanced)  or a dedicated CUE OUT  stereo headphone jack  
> - so that sound events may be PREVIEWED before they are sent 
> to the main outputs (This is especially helpful in live 
> performance).   A center position on the SEND switch allows for 
> both MAIN and CUE out monitoring simultaneously.
> 
> There are three sets of main stereo outputs -- the faceplate 
> mounted AUX OUTS and two sets which accessible on the back 
> of the unit - one being tip/ring/sleeve type balanced outputs. 
> 
> Along with the audio outs, each main output  channel has a a set 
> of AUX inputs, a level attenuate and a six element bar display as 
> a visual display of output level.
> 
> If a channels level is attenuated (pot fully CCW), the VC Level 
> Input will  act as a VCA.  However, if level is not gully 
attenuated, 
> the VC input acts as a velocity controller for variable dynamic 
> expression of the level dialed on the pot.
> 
> ESTIMATED cost: $375
> 
> Availability: Spring 2005