METASONIX TM-1 VACUUM-TUBE RING MODULATOR

World's first vacuum-tube audio ring modulator for music production, plus all-tube waveshaping. Very complex distortion effects. 100% compatible with other analog synths. Unit usable standalone or may be mounted in a 5U-high modular synthesizer system.

 

Controls

* Input Level

* Pulser Stability

* Beam Tube Screen

* Ringmod Osc Pitch

* Activate Ringmod

 

Sockets

* Audio Input

* Audio Output

* Beam CV

* VCA CV

* Ringmod Carrier

* Frequency response: less than 10 Hz to greater than 40 kHz

* Distortion: from less than 0.1% to 100%, depending on control settings and input waveform

* Hum and noise: less than 0.5 mV

* Power input: 10 - 12 volts AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 amp at idle

* Inputs: phone jacks for audio input; optional inputs for beam-tube CV, VCA CV, and ring-modulator external carrier (requires at least 20v p-p signal for full effect) Output: audio (mono)

* Dimensions: 7 1/2" (192mm) x 4 3/8" (112mm) x 3" (77mm)

* Weight (not including accessories): 5 pounds (2.2 kg)

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