JH & I are just "tire-kicking" the vocoder idea. We are NOT trying to
rip-off EMS! Rather, just
in the info-gathering stages.
The MOTM plan is NOT to be in the $600 range, but more like the $1400 range.
There is just
too much R&D and parts. it would be 90% assembled, like the MOTM-900 is.
Mostly SMT, due
to the vast number of parts (like 280 op amps!) It will need it's own
supply.
Also, there are many, ∗many∗ tradeoffs. The much-touted Sennheiser uses 40
bands (not very
sophisticated filterd, a 2-transistor BP) but is hand-tweaked! Also, it is
set for "best response"
for vocals, not necessarily a wide range.
And then it has 138 panel controls...........hmm......
But then again, only 60 were made at $18,000ea (the current price is
$5000-$7000).
Not really interested in a "small" PAiA/MAM 11-band for $600. Why? Ask
anybody that owns one.
They do "work", but if you are really into Kraftwerk-type quality, ∗AIN'T
GONNA HAPPEN∗ with
the low-end stuff.
If we DO decide, then we will ask for $500 deposits to get the R&D effort
off the ground.
<Paul S>