> Op-amps for mixers... > But I would hasten to add why we really need to be 'hugely' accurate at > DC for an external mixer. This only really applies for VCO pitch. The > MOTM VCO has a 1V/oct input which are used for the pitch CV already. > Presumably we need to mix other CV sources to our VCO through the two of > the other potted inputs. The mixer performance that we need to control > is therefore offset drift. I don't think absolute offset is that > important unless you are feeding the mixer into a VCA then the VCO's > pitch control. In most cases this could be nulled out anyhow. So for > offset drift this will only be apparent if the op-amp does drift badly > with temperature, and the VCO's input pot is set to its maximum > senstivity. It is best then to use your mixer pots over their fullest > ranges and set the VCO input to the lowest setting to get the sound you > require. This is exactly where I'll probably compromise. The modules that really are looking for accurate DC *already* have a 3-in mixer. The question the begs itself: how many instances do you ever need more than 3 simultameous control voltages into a VCO? I am assuming that 99% of the time, a mixer module is for audio. But certainly, you don't want to introduce drift if you can avoid it just by better (read more $$$) op amp selection. I'll cruise data sheets this weekend and make my mind up. Surprised no one has brought up lin versus log pots! <<duck>> Paul S.
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Re: [motm] accurate DC and AC in one package
2000-07-19 by Paul Schreiber
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