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Subject: Re: [motm] duh - remind me about another VCA?

From: "J. Larry Hendry" <jlarryh@...>
Date: 2000-03-14

This is the information I last recall reported about the upcoming Ultra
VCA. Much of this was cut and pasted from the actual announcement to the
MOTM list from Paul. I would apologize for the plagiarism. However, I
wouldn't mean it. <snicker>
Larry H

Ultra Dual VCA / panner - with lin/log inputs (separate!),
panning, cross-fading, and mixing. Simulation shows
that it's about a factor of 8 better that the '110 VCA,
which ain't no slouch. Yes, it has LEDs! One feature is
the gain linearity is 20mv max over a 10V range or 0.2%.
Most VCAs are about 3-5% linearity. This makes for precise
left/right panning and sound localization. Plus, I dare you to
find a dual VCA module with better specs. No CA3080s here!
All discrete, using matched low-noise cascaded stages. Yet,
only 2 trims (for DC offset). Did I mention 2 different types of
overdrive? Difficulty: It is a 10/10 kit.
Be prepared: it's expensive. Kit will be in the range $189-$209.

Last reported ship date: "on the drawing board"