Summary of Contents for SetonixSynth First Contact
- Page 1 First Contact Stereo Contact Mic & Preamplifier User Manual & Build Instructions Copyright 2024 SetonixSynth & Tidbit Audio. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Theory Of Operation
- Headphone amplifier for contact mics The First Contact’s long battery life, many uses and portable design make it a great device for minimal setups, field recording, and making music on the go. For those looking for creative ways to interface... -
Page 3: Bill Of Materials
Bill of Materials: Quantity Part Specs 1 Panel 1 Rear Panel 1 PCB 4 1uF electrolytic 5x11 1 10-22uF electrolytic 5x11, 16V or greater 2 470nF film 5.00mm lead spacing 1 220nF ceramic 5.00mm lead spacing 1 100nF ceramic 5.00mm lead spacing 2 3.3k 1%, 1/4W, 6.35mm 2 470R... - Page 4 First Contact Stereo Contact Mic / Preamplifier Assembly Instructions: 1. Place the 8 resistors in their appropriate footprints. Once they are in place, solder them. You can solder from either side, but we recommend soldering the legs on the top side of the PCB, which makes it easy to solder without bending the resistor legs.
- Page 5 11. Prep your battery snap cable. Trim both leads so that they are about 2” or 50cm long, then use wire strippers or flush cutters to strip about 1mm of insulation off the ends. Use your soldering iron to “tin” the ends by applying a little solder to the tip of each so the tip forms a hard point. 12.
- Page 6 PCB, and tighten with a screwdriver. 32. Put your D-Shaft knob on the potentiometer if you haven’t already in order to complete the build. Congratulations, you finished building the First Contact. Time to make noise and have fun!
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