We say...
Cool combo of preamp, VCA and performance-friendly mute button in a compact 4HP package.
Manufacturer's description
Make-Up and Manipulate (MUM) is a combination of quality variable-gain preamp, clipping circuit, a VCA, and a momentary Pulse button for manually gating the signal on and off (with no clicks). Use it to amplify, attenuate, and gate anything from modular AC/DC signals, to contact mics and guitar, to the grimy voltage-starved output of a BCA Passive Mangle module - all in 4HP.
The Pulse button is fast-acting and performable: When the channel is latched into Off Mode, Pulse acts as a push-to-talk button, allowing your input signal to pass while the button is held. Conversely, when the channel is latched into On Mode, Pulse acts as a push-to-mute, killing all signal while held. A Pulse output jack mirrors the Pulse button's action, so you can simultaneously send 5V gates to other modules in the system, even as you tweak your signal within MUM.
Use the CV Input/Level section to control the channel level as you would with a standard VCA, or combine it with manual gates from the Pulse button.
The preamp's max gain is switchable between +10dB and +40dB, and has a 3-color LED for level-setting. The preamp’s high input impedance means it won’t steal the low-end from your contact mics and make them harsh, and is equally suitable for guitar.
There is also a switchable Clip circuit that is a combo of hard and soft clipping, as well as an option to flip between AC and DC-coupling from the front panel, avoiding a pesky jumper on the backside.
Features
- High quality Hi-Z preamp, switchable between +10dB and +40dB max gain.
- Performable Pulse button gates signals quickly and without artifacts.
- Can also be used as a standard VCA (SSI2162).
- Switchable Clip circuit, and AC/DC coupling from front panel.
- 3-color preamp level LED.
- Pulse output for manipulating other modules simultaneously.
- Width: 4HP
- Power: 97 mA +12V / 90 mA -12V
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
We say...
Cool combo of preamp, VCA and performance-friendly mute button in a compact 4HP package.
Manufacturer's description
Make-Up and Manipulate (MUM) is a combination of quality variable-gain preamp, clipping circuit, a VCA, and a momentary Pulse button for manually gating the signal on and off (with no clicks). Use it to amplify, attenuate, and gate anything from modular AC/DC signals, to contact mics and guitar, to the grimy voltage-starved output of a BCA Passive Mangle module - all in 4HP.
The Pulse button is fast-acting and performable: When the channel is latched into Off Mode, Pulse acts as a push-to-talk button, allowing your input signal to pass while the button is held. Conversely, when the channel is latched into On Mode, Pulse acts as a push-to-mute, killing all signal while held. A Pulse output jack mirrors the Pulse button's action, so you can simultaneously send 5V gates to other modules in the system, even as you tweak your signal within MUM.
Use the CV Input/Level section to control the channel level as you would with a standard VCA, or combine it with manual gates from the Pulse button.
The preamp's max gain is switchable between +10dB and +40dB, and has a 3-color LED for level-setting. The preamp’s high input impedance means it won’t steal the low-end from your contact mics and make them harsh, and is equally suitable for guitar.
There is also a switchable Clip circuit that is a combo of hard and soft clipping, as well as an option to flip between AC and DC-coupling from the front panel, avoiding a pesky jumper on the backside.
Features
- High quality Hi-Z preamp, switchable between +10dB and +40dB max gain.
- Performable Pulse button gates signals quickly and without artifacts.
- Can also be used as a standard VCA (SSI2162).
- Switchable Clip circuit, and AC/DC coupling from front panel.
- 3-color preamp level LED.
- Pulse output for manipulating other modules simultaneously.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
