[sdiy] Passive Ring Modulator/Transformer Question

[Ken Stone]

I should add that you only need center taps on one coil per transformer, and
if I understand your diagram, your audio transformers have this tap.

http://www.cgs.synth.net/modules/cgsrr.html

Ken

>I'm sure everybody here already knows about the passive ring modulator that 
>is 2 transformers, and 4 diodes .... But I'm looking for a resource for the 
>transformers .... they're 1:1 ratio impedance transformers that are 
>center-tapped ...
>
>I havn't had much luck finding them, and was wondering if I could use two 
>audio isolation transformers wired in parallel instead.... I'll give ya an 
>ascii diagram to give you a hint
>
>Normal Transformer:
>---)(---
>   )(
>---)(---
>   )(
>---)(---
>
>Two Audio Isolation Transformers: (+ sign indicates the connection)
>----)(---
>    )(---
>|---)(---|
>+        +
>|---)(---|
>    )(
>----)(---
>
>
>Any Input would be Greatly Appreciated
>
>~kirch
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