MEGA-TANG ALM033 User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- ALM
Table of Contents
MEGA-TANG ALM033
INTRODUCTION
The ‘Mega-Tang’ is a 4-channel linear VCA and stereo mixer providing per-input control over level, effect send, pan and muting. Designed for live use in mind with a simple & compact layout, the ‘Mega-Tang’ builds on the clean and transparent sounding Tangle Quartet VCA by adding a stereo mix output, effect sends (mono send with a stereo return), manual panning, soft mute buttons with LED indicators and an expansion port for future expandability. Individual VCA outputs are available which remove the channel from the main mix (useful for cueing and monitoring). All signals are Euro level and bar the effects return, DC coupled for CV use as well as audio.
OVERVIEW
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SIGNAL INPUTS 1-4
Audio or CV – DC coupled. -
LEVEL CV INPUTS
CV level control inputs for VCA type operation. LEDs represent control level. -
SEND CONTROLS
Controls the amount of post level signal mixed to the send. -
PAN CONTROLS
Pans the signal between left and right outputs. -
LEVEL CONTROLS
With nothing patched to Level, input knobs act as basic level controls. With CV patched they act as attenuators for the CV signal. -
SOFT MUTE BUTTONS & LEDS
Latching switches to mute individual channels. Switches feature a soft close circuit to help avoid clicks. Associated LED will light to show channel is muted. -
EFFECT SEND OUTS & INPUTS
Mono effects send with the stereo return. Left input is normalised to Right for mono return signals. Note, returns are AC coupled. -
INDIVIDUAL OUTPUTS
Breaks any signal out of the mixer post VCA (before sends, pans, and mutes). Useful to audition signals pre un muting etc. Also to use a channel as a basic VCA. -
STEREO MIX OUTPUTS
Final stereo mix output.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Power:
- +12V 125ma
- -12V 125ma
- Size: 16HP
- Depth: 32mm
Module Installation
With your modular synth powered off, connect the 10 pin end of the supplied
standard eurorack power connector cable to the 10 pin power connector on the
rear of the module. The red stripe on the cable should be orientated to match
the text ‘RED’ marked on the rear of the module near the power connector (this
is -12V). Connect the other 16 pin end of the cable to your eurorack bus board
(Refer to your bus board documentation for the correct orientation).
You are now safe to power up your modular synth. If the module fails to power
up, check that you have the power cable correctly orientated and have
carefully read the manual.
Support
Need help? Questions? please visit https://busycircuits.com/support. For the latest news, additional info, downloads and firmware updates please visit the ALM website at http://busycircuits.com and follow @busycircuits on Twitter and Instagram.
Limited Warranty
From the date of manufacture this device is guaranteed for a period of 2 years against any manufacturing or material defects. Any such defects will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of ALM. This does not apply to;
- Physical damage arising from mis treating (i.e dropping, submerging, ‘modding’ etc).
- Damage caused by incorrect power connections.
- Overexposure to heat or direct sunlight.
- Damage caused by inappropriate or misuse.
- Use of incorrect or non official firmware
No responsibility is implied or accepted for harm to person or apparatus caused through operation of this product. By using this product you agree to these terms.