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50 WAYS TO USE
THE FIELD KIT
USER MANUAL, DIY MANUAL AND EXPERIMENT GUIDE
COPYRIGHT 2017 KOMA ELEKTRONIK GMBH

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  • Page 1 50 WAYS TO USE THE FIELD KIT USER MANUAL, DIY MANUAL AND EXPERIMENT GUIDE COPYRIGHT 2017 KOMA ELEKTRONIK GMBH...
  • Page 2 Made with love Berlin ♥ The KOMA Elektronik Team...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CV Radio 2.2.3.1 Usage Of Antennas 2.2.3.2 CV Radio Tuning Ranges 2.2.4 DC Interface 2.2.5 Envelope Follower 2.2.6 Low Frequency Oscillator 2.2.7 Signal Interface 2.2.7.1 Switch Interface 2.2.7.2 Sensor Interface 2.2.8 Field Kit in A Eurorack System 2.2.8.1 Power 2.2.8.2 Panel...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 50 Ways to Use the Field Kit 3.1 In the Kitchen 3.2 In Your Studio 3.3 On Stage 3.4 With Friends 3.5 With Sensors 3.6 At an Art Gallery 3.7 The Field Kit Lid 3.8 A Variety Of Spices 3.9 Koma Favourites...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thanks so much for purchasing the Field Kit! After a year of work and a very successfull Kickstarter campaign, we are very happy you finally have your own Field Kit in front of you. We hope this little machine will help you to engage with physical objects in your surroundings and use new sounds in your music.

  • Page 6: User Manual

    2.2.8 Field Kit in Eurorack before powering up your system! Now that your Field Kit is powered up, plug in the Master Out to an amplifier or powered speakers and patch the LFO Out to Channel 1.

  • Page 7: Channel Mixer

    2. User Manual 2.2.1 4 Channel Mixer The 4 Channel Mixer is the heart of the Field Kit, providing a ful- ly functional 4-channel mixer with individual Gain, Mix-level and Tone-controls over the separate channels. The processed signals are sent to the Outputs section for further use. The 4 Channel Mixer forms two separate mixes: a Master-mix and an Aux-submix.
  • Page 8 2. User Manual Control Gain 1 - 4 ▪ Lets you amplify the input signal with a settable amount. ▪ Gain range: 1 (fully counterclockwise) - 100 (fully clockwise) Mix Level 1 – 4 ▪ Sets the level of the channel in question. Aux select 1 - 4 ▪...
  • Page 9 USER TIP: Shaping the Response of the Tone Stage Inside the Field Kit, there are two special hackable capacitors found in each of the Tone stages. There are 4 tone stages in total. These capacitors (C5 - C12) set the cutoff frequencies of the high- and low-pass sections that together form the Tone stage.

  • Page 10: Outputs

    2. User Manual 2.2.2 Outputs The Outputs section of the Field Kit is hardwired to the 4 Channel Mixer and lets you access the processed signals for further use. The Outputs section is divided into three separate outs: Master Out, Aux Out and Speaker Out.
  • Page 11 2. User Manual Signals from the 4 Channel Mixer Inputs Master Volume Control ▪ Sets the level of the Master signal. Aux Volume ▪ Sets the level of the Aux signal. Speaker Volume ▪ Sets the level of the Speaker output. Channels ▪...
  • Page 12 Recommended loudspeaker impedance: 8Ω ▪ Use the prepared speaker available inside the Field Kit Accessory Pack or prepare a speaker of your own. USER TIP: Preparing a loudspeaker to be used with the Speaker Output The connection to an external speaker is made via a 3.5mm monophonic minijack connector.

  • Page 13: Cv Radio

    AM-, FM-, and SW-bands. It provides the user the ability to catch radio transmissions for further manipulation inside the Field Kit. The tuning of the radio can be set with a dedi- cated multifunctional Search control which acts both as a manual CV source and as an input attenuator for an incoming CV signal.
  • Page 14 2. User Manual Search Inputs ▪ Provides CV control over the tuning of the AM/FM/ SW Radio. ▪ Input impedance: 100kΩ Antenna ▪ Lets you connect an external antenna to improve the radio reception. ▪ Connections: FM, AM, GND ▪ Check the USER TIP box at the end of this chap- ter for further information on connecting external antennas.

  • Page 15: Usage Of Antennas

    In general, the FM and SW reception can be accom- plished with one type of an antenna while AM reception requires an antenna of another type. The antennas are connected to the Field Kit using the 1x3 Female Header next to the Search-input.

  • Page 16: Cv Radio Tuning Ranges

    2. User Manual the size of the loop, the number of turns that form the loop, the direc- tion and location of the loop and wether a ferrite is used inside the loop to strengthen the reception. A loop antenna is connected to the CV Radio between the AM- and GND-headers.

  • Page 17: Dc Interface

    CV/Trigger input. The DC Interface can be used together with the devices available in- side the Field Kit Accessory Pack or alternately the user can prepare devices of their own depending on their needs. For further informa- tion on preparing devices to be used together with the DC Interface, check the USER TIP box at the end of this subchapter.
  • Page 18 2. User Manual In PWM-mode, the circuitry generates a steady rectangle wave signal whose pulse-width can be set from 0 to 100% either manually with the Intensity control or through the use of a CV signal. When a jack isn’t connected to the CV/Trig input, the Intensity control functions as a manual CV source which sets the pulse-width of the rectangle wave.
  • Page 19 2. User Manual CV/Trig (multifunctional) Inputs ▪ In PWM-mode, functions as a CV input for setting the pulse-width. ▪ In Pulse-mode, functions as a Trigger input for generating pulses. ▪ Input impedance: 100kΩ Intensity Control ▪ In PWM-mode, functions as a manual CV source when a jack isn’t connected to the CV/Trig input.
  • Page 20 2. User Manual USER TIP: Preparing devices to be used together with the DC Interface The DC Interface can be used together with both PWM- and pulse-controlled devices with two electronic connectors. Connection to an external device is made via a 5.5mm plug-connector. To use a device of your choice, solder the two wires coming out from the device to the 5.5mm plug so that one wire con- nects to the “tip”-terminal and the other to the “sleeve”-terminal.

  • Page 21: Envelope Follower

    The envelope follower inside the Field Kit outputs both an Envelope output and a Gate output whenever the level of the input signal is high enough. The input signal level can be adjusted with a dedicated attenuator (labeled Control).
  • Page 22 2. User Manual Inputs Signal ▪ AC-coupled inputs for audio/CV-signals. ▪ Input Impedance: 100kΩ Control Control ▪ Input attenuator for the signal present at the Signal Outputs Envelope ▪ Outputs an envelope of the input signal. For information on how to tweak the response of the Envelope Follower, check the USER TIP box at the end of this chapter.
  • Page 23 2. User Manual USER TIP: Shaping the response of the Envelope Follower Inside the Field Kit, there’s a special hacking capacitor on the board that de- termines the speed of the Envelope Follower’s response. You can change the value of this capacitor to make the Envelope Follower respond more quickly or slowly to the input waveform to suit your needs better.

  • Page 24: Low Frequency Oscillator

    The Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) generates periodically varying voltages to be used as control signals with CV-capable functions in- side the Field Kit or with other pieces of CV-capable equipment. The output waveform can be set with a three-position Waveform control and gives out either a Square, Triangle or “Pseudo”...
  • Page 25 ~ 4Hz – ~ 400Hz (HIGH) ▪ You can tune the frequency ranges to better suit your needs by changing the internal hacking ca- pacitors inside the Field Kit. For further information on how to tune the frequencies, check the end of this chapter. Tune ▪...
  • Page 26 2. User Manual USER TIP: Tuning the Frequency Ranges of the LFO Inside the Field Kit, there are three separate hacking caps that each set the frequency range of one of the possible range-settings. By default, the values of the capacitors are C49=1μF (LOW Range),...

  • Page 27: Signal Interface

    Field Kit. It transforms the signals of sensors and switches to control voltages which can be used with other parts of the Field Kit or other pieces of CV-capable equipment. The upper part is the Switch interface and the bottom part is the Sen- sor Interface, both have very distinct functions, which you can read more about in the following sections.

  • Page 28: Switch Interface

    2. User Manual 2.2.7.1 Switch Interface The Switch Interface transforms signals from different switches like buttons, ball- or tilt-switches etc. into four different types of signals on two outputs. It can output gates, inverted gates, ramp or sawtooth signals of adjustable length. The two outputs can be used at the same time.

  • Page 29: Sensor Interface

    Arduino use the same circuit design! Switch Resistor 2.2.7.2 Sensor Interface The Sensor Interface is capable of manipulating the output of analog sensors like light-sensitive resistors or heat sensors to be used with the CV-controllable functions of the Field Kit or other CV-capable gear.
  • Page 30 2. User Manual Inputs Analog In ▪ Connect an analog sensor to the Pins marked “ANALOG IN“. ▪ D – Data input, 5 – 5V output, G – Ground Control Level ▪ Amplifies or attenuates the voltage present at the ANALOG IN (Pin D).

  • Page 31: Field Kit In A Eurorack System

    Eurorack power cable and start playing! Power Considerations The Field Kit only uses the +12V rail and ground to power itself. The -12V rail is left unused. The maximum current consumption with the DC Interface fully driven, the loudspeaker fully on and all the func- tions operating can be up to ~ 850mA.

  • Page 32: Panel

    2. User Manual 2.2.8.2 Panel To use the Field Kit inside a Eurorack modular system, you’ll need a suitable Eurorack panel for it. You can get the official KOMA Elektron- ik front panel (sold separately) or fabricate/DIY your own using the design files provided on the KOMA Elektronik website.

  • Page 33: Ways To Use The Field Kit

    Field Kit. So when your friends ask you, “Whats cooking in the kitchen?” You can say: BEATS! Patch 1 - Dinner Music ▪...
  • Page 34 3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit Patch 2 - Scrambled Eggs Experiment with your kitchen utensils! Everything sounds different and has its own acoustic properties. Try hitting your frying pan with a solenoid! ▪ LFO out -> DC interface CV/trig in ▪...
  • Page 35 3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit Patch 3 - The Smoothie Sequencer ▪ Contact mic -> Blender ▪ Contact mic -> Pan ▪ Contact mic -> Pan 2 ▪ Engage aux buttons 1 2 & 3 ▪ Aux out -> Env Follower Signal in ▪...
  • Page 36 3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit Patch 4 - The Breakfast Special ▪ LFO in audio rate -> Channel 1 input ▪ Electro magnetic pick up -> Refrigerator ▪ Electro magnetic pick up -> Toaster ▪ Electro magnetic pick up -> Channel 2 input ▪...
  • Page 37 3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit Patch 5 - Angry Chef ▪ Driver -> Electric motor -> Pan ▪ Attach contact mic -> Pan ▪ Contact mic -> Channel 4 input ▪ Engage aux channel 4 ▪ Aux out -> Env follower signal in ▪...

  • Page 38: In Your Studio

    3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit 3.2 In Your Studio The Field Kit is also a great companion in your studio environment, as you can easily connect up to 4 different instruments. Think synthesiz- ers, drum-computers and effects pedals. With the extra aux output, you can even hook up an extra fx chain to send your signals through EQ’s, compressors or additional effects.
  • Page 39 3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit Patch 7 - Rhythmic Synthesizer ▪ Drum-computer -> Channel 1 input ▪ Synthesizer -> Channel 2 input ▪ Engage aux button channel 1 ▪ Aux output -> Env follower signal in ▪...
  • Page 40 3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit Patch 8 - A Standard Mixer ▪ Intstrument -> Channel 1 input ▪ Intstrument -> Channel 2 input ▪ Intstrument -> Channel 3 input ▪ Engage aux buttons 1,2,3 ▪ Aux output -> EFX chain ▪...
  • Page 41 3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit Patch 9 - Scanners ▪ Instrument -> Channel 1 input ▪ Aux button channel 1 engaged ▪ Aux output -> Env follower signal in ▪ Env follower envelope out -> CV radio search in ▪...
  • Page 42 3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit Patch 10 - FMFX ▪ LFO out -> CV radio search in ▪ CV radio output -> Channel 1 input ▪ Engage channel 1 aux button ▪ Aux output -> EFX chain, Reverb, Delay, Chorus etc ▪...

  • Page 43: On Stage

    3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit 3.3 On Stage Due to its small size, the Field Kit can be a great partner on stage. You can bring it as your 4 channel mixer with a seperate aux output or you can even hook up your bandmates to perform with you live on stage.
  • Page 44 3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit Patch 12 - EFX Mixer ▪ Create multiple EFX chains. ▪ Run your sound sources through effects pedals ▪ Use input channels to sum different efx signals Sound source Sound source Sound source...
  • Page 45 3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit Patch 13 - Ultra-EFX Mixer ▪ Create multiple EFX chains. ▪ Run your sound sources through effects pedals ▪ Use input channels to sum different efx signals ▪ Engage Aux buttons 1,2,3 ▪...
  • Page 46 3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit Patch 14 - Monitor Mixer ▪ Use your Field Kit as a private monitor speaker on stage ▪ Instruments -> Channel inputs ▪ Channel select for individual control over sound source ▪...
  • Page 47 3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit Patch 15 - The Field Distorter ▪ Use your Field Kit as a distortion unit ▪ Instruments -> Channel inputs ▪ Gain 1-4 -> turn up the gain pots for some nice distorted sounds ▪...

  • Page 48: With Friends

    3. 50 Ways To Use The Field Kit 3.4 With Friends The Field Kit is always looking for new friends to make music with. for instance you can hook up your modular synthesizer to any of the 4 inputs. besides that all the inputs and outputs are capable of interac- tion between the modular synthesizer and your Field Kit.
  • Page 49 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 17 - The Modular Mixer ▪ Field Kit as a sum mixer with EQ for your modular sound sources ▪ Modular synthesizer -> Channel 1,2,3,4 input Modular synthesizer Main Output...
  • Page 50 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 18 - Modular Feedback ▪ Modular synth -> Channel 4 input ▪ Engage aux button channel 4 ▪ Aux out -> modular in ▪ Modular synth CV -> DC interface cv/trig in ▪...
  • Page 51 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 19 - Radio Remixer ▪ Use the CV radio as sound source ▪ Modular CV -> CV radio search input ▪ CV radio output -> Modular synth input ▪ Use modular synth to alter the radio sound ▪...
  • Page 52 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 20 - CV Feedback ▪ Modular synth audio -> Env follower signal in ▪ Env follower envelope -> Modular synth cv in ▪ Modular synth output -> Channel 2 input ▪...

  • Page 53: With Sensors

    3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit 3.5 With Sensors The Signal Interface is perfect for your sensor experiments. You can play around with light and heat sensors or use the switch interface to transform signals from different switches like buttons, ball-, or tilt-switches to CV shapes like ramps, squares, and inverted signals.
  • Page 54 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 22 - Filter Switch ▪ Use a tilt switch to control the filter of a modular synth ▪ Tilt switch -> Switch interface ▪ Switch interface signal out -> FM input filter ▪...
  • Page 55 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 23 - The Wiggler ▪ Use the DC interface to control the tilt of your tilt switch ▪ DC interface solenoid -> place solenoid next to tilt switch ▪ Tilt switch -> Switch interface ▪...
  • Page 56 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 24 - The Hot Tamale ▪ Use a heat sensor to control a solenoid’s push ▪ Heat sensor -> Analog Sensor In ▪ Analog sensor signal out -> Envelope Follower Signal In ▪...
  • Page 57 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 25 - The Jarre ▪ Use a light sensor to control different inputs on your modular synth ▪ Light sensor -> Analog sensor in ▪ Analog sensor signal out -> Multiple on your modular ▪...

  • Page 58: At An Art Gallery

    3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit 3.6 At An Art Gallery If you want to create an installation, a DC motor will be perfect to keep a structure or object in motion. You can also connect up to 4 contact mics to catch the vibrations of your art project in real time.
  • Page 59 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 27 - The Rainforest Cafe ▪ Use different contact mics to sonify physical interactions in your art installation ▪ Contact mic 1 -> Channel input 1 ▪ Contact mic 2 -> Channel input 2 ▪...
  • Page 60 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 28 - The Thermometer ▪ The sensor inputs are also perfect for your installation interaction ▪ Use a heat sensor to drive your DC motor ▪ Installation -> Heat sensor ▪...
  • Page 61 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 29 - The Sensitive Listener ▪ Use the sounds from your installation as an envelope follower ▪ Contact mic -> Channel input 1 ▪ Aux button channel 1 engaged ▪ Aux output -> Env follower ▪...
  • Page 62 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 30 - The Hot FM ▪ Heat sensor -> Analog sensor in ▪ Analog sensor signal -> CV radio search in ▪ CV radio output -> Channel input 1 ▪ Aux channel 1 engaged ▪...

  • Page 63: The Field Kit Lid

    3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit 3.7 The Field Kit Lid The lid of the Field Kit enclosure will provide you with enough possi- bilities to get you started with your expansion pack. you can make all kinds of drums and even build your own spring reverb.
  • Page 64 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 32 - Standard Spring Use the 2 clamps to clamp the spring on your Field Kit lit Contact mic -> insert in to the spring make sure they touch eachother Contact mic -> Channel 1 input...
  • Page 65 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 33 - The Spring-able Envelope Generator Contact mic -> insert in to the spring make sure they touch eachother Contact mic -> Channel 1 input Once you touch the spring you will hear your created spring reverb Engage aux button channel 1 Aux output ->...
  • Page 66 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 34 - Wavejumper Contact mic -> insert in to the spring make sure they touch each oth- er and place the solneoid between the side of the box and spring Contact mic -> Channel 1 input Engage aux button channel 1 Aux output ->...
  • Page 67 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 35 - Rollerderby Try roling some marbles inside the lit for a variety of different sounds and hits Spring attached to lit Contact mic -> Channel 1 input contact mic Main Output...

  • Page 68: A Variety Of Spices

    3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit 3.8 A Variety Of Spices The idea of the Field Kit is all about experimentation. Its functions pro- vide the perfect building blocks to realise your ideas. For instance: use a turntable as a trigger sequencer! Patch 36 The Old Fashioned Take an old record and attach a clamp to its side.
  • Page 69 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 37 - Whack-a-mole Attach a contact mic to the turntable in a way that something will hit the contact mic everytime the turntable turns a full circle. Play around with the speed of the turntable, make it go slower and faster to create tension.
  • Page 70 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 38 Drummulator Use a drum-computer as a gate sequencer for your DC interface. Let for instance a solenoid hit a ride on the beat you program. It’s called electro acoustic for a reason! Drum-computer ->...
  • Page 71 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 39 - Radio Ripper The CV radio is an excellent source for sampling! CV Radio output -> Sampler input Sampler output -> Channel 1 input Sampler Main Output...
  • Page 72 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 40 - Amplify a acoustic Instrument Amplify a acoustic instrument with contact microphones and use the signal to control a synthesizer. Contact mic -> violin (or other acoustic instrument) Contact mic -> Input 1 Engage Aux on Channel 1 Aux Out ->...

  • Page 73: Koma Favourites

    3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit 3.9 KOMA Favourites The following patches are some of our Field Kit favourites, we hope you enjoyed all our patches and that it will give you some ideas for what you can do with the Field Kit.
  • Page 74 With the springs included in the Expansion Pack you can make a re- ally nice spring reverb-like effect. Clamp multiple springs to the lid of the Field Kit to create a really deep and weird reverb. Use the Speak- er to feedback sound into the mix. Touch the springs to increase and decrease the amount of reverb.
  • Page 75 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 43 - Amok Taper Here at the office we love some heavy distorted sounds. Try pushing the level of the inputs with your gain controls to see what result you get! Get industrial! Channel 1,2,3,4 input Gain control 1,2,3,4 ->...
  • Page 76 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 44 - Just Gimme The Light Use the DC Interface to drive a LED, use the Sensor Interface to pick up ambient light and the flashing of the LED and send the processed CV signal to your modular system.
  • Page 77 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 45 - Phony Drony Feedback can result in some very interesting sounds. Try putting the speaker next to a contact mic and see what happens. Hook up a nice long reverb in the middle and you’ll get instant drones.

  • Page 78: All Other Patches

    3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit 4.0 All Other Patches The following patches don’t really fit in a category, instead they are meant to give you more ideas to experiment with. Patch 46 - Radio Noise Feedbacking Some nice radio feedback can be produced when holding the speak- er close to the contact microphone.
  • Page 79 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 47 - Radio Gaga Needless to say, you can make everything more interesting with a little sause of reverb. Pick up some interesting SW radiostations and speaker sounds to creative a doomy noisy cathedral-like drone, with a little bit of help from a radio-dj from across the globe.
  • Page 80 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 48 - The Easy Peasy The signal output of the analog signal interface will always send through voltages, use it to control a cv input manually. Analog signal interface signal output -> CV input Offset ->...
  • Page 81 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 49 - Switch On Some Bach Sometimes you just want to relax. Use the radio to listen to some great classical radio stations. CV Radio output -> Channel 1 input Master volume -> Headphones...
  • Page 82 3. 50 Way’s To Use The Field Kit Patch 50 - Party Trixx Bring your Field Kit to any party and play music from your phone using an 3.5mm cable, mix in the radio or use the beat to trigger your motors! Phone output ->...

  • Page 83: Diy Manual

    ▪ 1 x Field Kit PCB General ▪ 1 x Field Kit front panel ▪ 1 x Field Kit wooden enclosure (bottom + lid) ▪ 4 x bottom pad ▪ 4 x M3 screw. ▪ 1 x horizontal DC connector Hardware ▪...
  • Page 84 4. DIY Manual Instructions A. Soldering the hardware Follow the markings on the PCBs silkscreen to determine where each part goes. Each component only matches its own silkscreen. 1. Solder in ▪ 1 x vertical DC connector, making sure it’s straight ▪...
  • Page 85 4. DIY Manual 2. Place in but don’t solder in yet: ▪ 17 x minijack connectors ▪ 1 x DPDT switch ▪ 3 x SPDT switches ▪ 4 x SP3T switches, making sure opening on the threading is pointing towards the left, see picture 2 Picture 2:...
  • Page 86 4. DIY Manual ▪ 4 x Amber LEDs next to slider potentiometers, make sure long (positive) leg is pointing left, see picture 3. Picture 3: ▪ 4 x Red LEDs to remaining LED locations 3. Put on front panel, making sure everything fits nicely 4.
  • Page 87 4. DIY Manual 7. Take out clamps and continue soldering ▪ The remaining 13 minijack connectors ▪ 1 x DPDT switch ▪ 3 x SPDT switches ▪ 4 x SP3T switches 8. Before soldering the LEDs, make sure they sit correctly in their openings on the front panel.
  • Page 88 Use a hand screwdriver for precision. 4. Put the front panel back on the PCB. 5. Screw all the nuts on the minijack connectors. 6. Attach the 4 bottom pads on the bottom corners of the wooden enclosure Congratulations! Your Field Kit is finished!

  • Page 89: Frequently Asked Questions

    Does the Field Kit work on a 9V battery? ▪ The Field Kit is designed to work with a 9V power source, so a 9V battery could be used if the user finds a way to connect it to the power input.
  • Page 90 Are the inputs mono or could they accept a stereo signal? ▪ All of the inputs on the Field Kit are monophonic, so if a stereo source is connected, the right channel is lost. Can the inputs/outputs receive/send line level and modular level? ▪...
  • Page 91 Does the Field Kit DIY Version come with a box and frontpanel? ▪ Yes, it does! The front panel of the Field Kit is smaller than a 3U eurorack panel, so if you would like to use the Field Kit with your...

  • Page 92: Warranty

    6. Warranty KOMA Elektronik warrants its products to be free of defects in mate- rials / workmanship and conforming to specifications at the time of shipment for a period of two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period any defective products will be repaired or re- placed at KOMA Elektronik’s option on a return-to-factory basis.

  • Page 93: Imprint

    KOMA Elektronik GmbH Weisestraße 24 12049 Berlin-Neukölln Germany KOMA Elektronik GmbH is a subsidiary of KOMA Elektronik Holding B.V. Managing Director: Christian Zollner & Wouter Jaspers Registered Office: Berlin, Germany Court of Registration: Amtgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg Registration Number : HRB 145453...

  • Page 94: Who Made The Field Kit Possible

    8. Who Made The Field Kit Possible All of you who pledged for the Field Kit, thanks so much!
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  • Page 97: Glossary

    9. Glossary ▪ AC, or Alternating Current, is a way to determine the flow of elec- trons inside conductors. Alternating Currents flow two-direction- ally, unlike DC or Direct Currents, which flow only in a constant direction. Amplitude ▪ Amplitude is a property of a signal which determines its magni- tude or change over time.
  • Page 98 9. Glossary Center frequency ▪ Center frequency is a charasteristic of a frequency-dependent system. It determines the middle frequency between it’s lower and upper cutoff frequencies. See also: cutoff frequency. Clip ▪ Clipping is a form of heavy distortion introduced to a signal trav- elling through a system.
  • Page 99 9. Glossary ▪ DC or Direct Current is a way to determine the flow of electrons inside conductors. Direct Currents flow only in a constant direc- tion, unlike AC or Alternating Currents, which flow in two direc- tions. EQ - Equalizer ▪...
  • Page 100 9. Glossary Impedance ▪ Impedance is a characteristic of electrical circuits that deter- mines the circuit’s opposition to current flow. Offset ▪ Offset is the mean value of an alternating waveform. Peak-to-peak ▪ Peak-to-peak is an amplitude-related measure which determines the magnitude of a signal by giving the distance between its maximum and minimum points.
  • Page 101 9. Glossary Power ▪ Power, in this case electrical power, is a measure of electrical energy. Pulse ▪ Pulse is a form of a signal characterized by a fast transient change from its initial steady-state value to an active state, fol- lowed by a fast return to its initial value.
  • Page 102 9. Glossary Trigger ▪ A Trigger is a control signal resembling a gate signal with a fast transient change from its initial state to a high or low value and a fast return to its initial state. Unlike the gate signal, the trigger doesn’t stay on its active state but immediately returns to its initial value.

  • Page 103: Patch Sheets

    10. Patch Sheets...

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