MODULAR CHANNEL STEREO MODEL 8755DS

Line/Instrument Version

The Modular Channel is a fluid analog stereo channel instrument for music, tracking, and mixing, capable of sophisticated processing from subtle layered shaping to total chaos.

The 8755DS is a stereo channel with filters, eq, compression, and harmonics stages throughout,
with sophisticated routing and a series/parallel mixer matrix. High quality components and
circuitry are used throughout. Though the unit can get extreme, the design aesthetic is that of
a console in that it is capable of handling and maintaining the fidelity of a full mix through the
unit.

The Modular Channel, and analog gear in general have a bit of chaos in them, which is why we
love them and build them! Being a stereo unit, we trim for better than 1dB matching through a
wide range of settings, but deviations are inevitable in certain circumstances (high filter
resonance for instance). Generally these are more apparent visually on a meter than audibly.
The Modular Channel is as much an instrument as a classic channel. It has several gain stages
that are collectively capable of massive amounts of gain. High and low frequency instability
and noise are possible especially at high gain settings, so be aware to keep headphone and
speaker levels in check at all times.

Features

•  Stereo signal path
•  Balanced line inputs and outputs, high impedance unbalanced instrument inputs
•  Wide ranging high and low pass filters that resonate to full oscillation
•  EQ featuring high and low shelves with 3 frequencies each and a fully sweepable proportional Q mid range band
•  VCA compressor with peak and RMS detectors, 3 position attack and release controls, BEHAVIOR control, sidechain high pass filter, and external sidechain input
•  Independent harmonics stages, engage-able in any combination
•  Mixer matrix with DRY/EQ, COMPRESSOR, and full wet path SATURATED faders with mute switches allow for series and parallel routing and composited mixing

Rear Panel

• Pre amp OUT L/R - Direct output of the preamps
• INST IN L/R - High impedance unbalanced TS inputs that feed directly into the preamps
• LINE IN 2 L/R (8755M only) - Balanced line input that feeds the input transformers
• LINE IN L/R - Balanced line input
• MIC IN L/R (8755DM only) - Transformer coupled microphone input
• SEND L/R - Insert send
• RETURN L/R - Insert return
• AUX L/R - Expansion port
• PORT L/R - Expansion port
• OUT L/R - Balanced line output, leave pin 3 floating when driving unbalanced loads
• EXT SC IN - External sidechain feed for the compressor
• DC POWER