{"product_id":"audio-interface","title":"Audio Interface","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Serge \u003cstrong\u003eAudio Interface 4x4\u003c\/strong\u003e module comprises (from left to right) the Audio Interface, an Equal Power X-Fader with balanced Output and a CV-Processor. The Audio Interface section on the left side contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"reset\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp Section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressor Section with Sidechain input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVCA section with Envelope Detector (RMS) and 2 variable Gates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreamp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Einf--Abs-\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eBrings external signals (dynamic mic, Guitar or other instruments) to the Serge Audio level of 5Vpp. The LED lights up when the signal reaches (or exceeds) 5Vpp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Einf--Abs-\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe Preamp has two inputs, one\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eline level input\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(mono minijack) with a fixed amplification of approx. x8 and one\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRS balanced input\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(6,35mm TRS) with up to +60dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompressor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Einf--Abs-\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe compressor reduces the dynamic range of the incoming audio signal. Its knob continuously adjusts gain, threshold and compression ratio. It works best with 5Vpp signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Einf--Abs-\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe internal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRMS detector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ederives an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"betont\"\u003eenvelope control voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the input signal, which is available at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"betont\"\u003eENV OUT\u003c\/span\u003e. Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"special\"\u003eWhen SIDE CHAIN is activated the enevlope is derived from the side chain signal!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVCA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Einf--Abs-\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThis high quality audio VCA is controlled by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"betont\"\u003eGATED OUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCV (see below), but offers an additional CV input for external control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnvelope Detector \/ Gates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Einf--Abs-\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"betont\"\u003eENV OUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(grey line) provides a control voltage reflecting the envelope of a signal running through the compressor (using an RMS envelope detector).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/serge-modular.com\/img\/4x4\/GATED_ENV.svg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Einf--Abs-\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"betont\"\u003eGATED OUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(blue line) controls the VCA. It is based on this envelope signal (CV), but two additional gates are applied that can be used hard limit the CV signal. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"betont\"\u003eUPPER THRESHOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eknob works as limiter (or volume control) and prevents the CV signal from exceeding the threshold. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"betont\"\u003eLOW THRESHOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eknob kills the envelope (i.e. sets it to 0V) as long as it is below the theshold. This can be used like a noise gate in combination with the VCA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"reset\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighend preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-knob compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighend VCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRMS envelope detector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 level gates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXFader with balanced out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x4 format (4U - this is not Eurorack!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: up to 170mA @ +12V, 140mA @ -12V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efits in a superslim boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Patch Point","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58410794877192,"sku":null,"price":988.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7600\/9207\/files\/AudioInterface_4x4_dbd2f64f-7529-40a5-bb89-0ae51cbf97fa.png?v=1786370629","url":"https:\/\/patch-point.com\/en-us\/products\/audio-interface","provider":"Patch Point","version":"1.0","type":"link"}