Source Audio Soundblox Tri-Mod Phaser User Manual

QUiCK start

1. PoWEr
To power the unit, insert 4 AA batteries (included) or connect a
Source Audio SA150 9 Volt DC power supply to the 9V DC jack
Note: Power supply must be REGULATED , minimum 200mA, and use a
negative tip plug. Use of a non-Source Audio power supply may cause
damage and void the warranty.
2. gUitar/aUDio ConnECtions
Next, plug your guitar (or other instrument) into the jack labeled
GUITAR IN (B) via a standard ¼-inch cable. Connect your amp (or
other audio device) to the GUITAR OUT (C) jack, again with a standard
¼-inch cable. Both input and output are mono signals.
Note: The unit will not power up until a MONO ¼-inch plug is inserted into
the guitar input. This is to conserve power when the unit is running on bat-
teries. Don't forget to unplug the cable from the input when the unit is not in
use—otherwise the batteries will continue to drain.
3. sEnsor in (optional)
To use your Tri-Mod Phaser with a Hot Hand sensor: Connect the
sensor to the SENSOR IN (D) jack and follow any instructions sup-
plied with the sensor. The sensor input works with both wired and
wireless sensors.
4. briEF Knob anD PEDal DEsCriPtions
(see Controls section for more details)
• EFFECT selects desired effect type.
adjusts the center frequency of the phaser.
• FREQUENCY
• DEPTH controls the depth of the envelope (left of center) or
the depth of the LFO (right of center).
• ON/OFF engages and disengages the effect.
D
b C
Controls
of the '0' position the effect will be
driven using an LFO . Turning the
knob further to the right will increase
EFFECt
the depth of the LFO . This way you
The effect knob selects the type
can easily switch back and forth
of phaser to be used. The effect
(A) .
between using the envelope or LFO to
knob also allows you to select the
drive the effect.
CALIBRATE mode for calibrating the
Note: If you plug a Hot Hand sensor
signals from a Hot Hand sensor. See
the Use with Hot Hand section for in the SENSOR IN jack both the enve-
lope and LFO modes will be disabled
details on calibration.
and the unit will be put into Hot Hand
Mode. See the Use with Hot Hand sec-
tion for more details.
FrEQUEnCY
The frequency knob sets the center
frequency of the phaser sweep. Turn-
ing the knob counterclockwise will
result in the phaser notches moving
sPEED
over lower frequencies. Turning the
In envelope mode, the speed knob
knob clockwise will result in the
controls the attack and decay time
phaser notches moving over higher
of the envelope with '-' being the
frequencies. This control is also use-
slowest and '+' being the fastest. In
ful for adjusting the frequency range
LFO mode, it controls the speed of
to match another instrument such
the oscillator again with '-' being the
as a bass guitar or keyboard.
slowest and '+' the fastest. In Hot
Hand mode, the knob controls the
response of the motion sensor. See
0
the Use with Hot Hand section for
more details.
Note: The envelope follower signal
can be reset to zero by a very brief
moment of silence, allowing the next
note played to experience the full
sweep of the envelope all the way
DEPtH
from zero.
The depth knob is a multi-purpose
control on the Tri-Mod Phaser. It on/oFF
controls the depth of the effect and The ON/OFF switch engages or dis-
additionally controls the type of engages the effect. When the effect is
a modulation being used. The control
engaged, the ON/OFF LED will be lit.
is broken down into two regions. To The LED will be off in bypass mode.
the left of the '0' position (12 o'clock)
The ON/OFF switch is also used to
the effect will be driven using an start the calibration routine when the
envelope follower. Turning the knob EFFECT knob is set to CALIBRATE .
further to the left will increase the See the section on Use with Hot Hand
depth of the envelope. To the right for more details.
EFFECts
01: A model of one of the oldest
rotating speaker simulators.
2 notches, but one is such low
Here are some brief descriptions of
frequency as to be nearly inaudible.
the effects included in the Tri-Mod
No resonance.
Phaser. The type of modulation used
to control the effect, either Envelope,
02: Standard 2 notch. Some reso-
LFO , or Hot Hand, can create dramat-
nance.
ically different sounds for the same
effect setting. We encourage you to
03: Standard 3 notch. No resonance.
experiment with different combina-
tions to find what you like best.
04: Standard 4 notch. Some reso-
nance.
05: Standard 6 notch. Some reso-
nance.
06: 6 notch, but shifted signal sub-
tracted from input rather than added.
Produces a hollow sort of sound.
No resonance.
07: 2 notch, but 6 peaks. More
resonance.
08: 12 notches. Why? Because we
can. Hollow sound, more resonance.
09: 3 notches, more resonance.
The feedback loop that creates the
resonance peaks has some extra
delay in it, giving a more complicated
frequency response curve, with
more peaks.
10: 6 notches, more resonance.
Longer delay in feedback loop.
11: 12 notches, more resonance,
hollow sound. Very long delay in
feedback loop.
sPECiFiCations
Dimensions Power
• L : 7 inches • 110mA @ 9V DC (max 145mA
• W : 4 inches with Hot Hand Wireless Adapter)
• H : 2 inches (including knobs) • 15-20 hours battery life
• NEGATIVE tip power jack
Weight
• 1.25lbs Audio Performance
• 115dB DNR audio ADC
• 24-bit audio conversion
• 56-bit digital data path
• Analog bypass
troUblEsHooting
Noise:
Low Power Change batteries or plug in a DC power supply.
Near noise source Move pedal away from power supplies and other
equipment.
Other equipment Remove other effects from signal chain,
see if noise persists.
Bad cables Swap out audio cables.
Low volume:
Low power Change batteries or plug in a DC power supply.
Hot Hand doesn't work:
Low power Change batteries or plug in a DC power supply.
Not calibrated properly Calibrate the Hot Hand (see Use with Hot Hand).
Not connected Check Hot Hand connections.
Knobs don't work /light up:
Low power Change batteries or plug in a DC power supply.
Wrong power supply Use correct power supply (see Quick Start).
Corroded input cable plug Check input cable plug for corrosion on sleeve,
swap out cable if necessary.
TRS (stereo) cable used Only use mono cable for input cable.
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