Manufacturer's description
Détail is a Composite/Component video filter. Inspired by old school video detailers, it is based around a lowpass/highpass filter, which can either soften/blur or enhance/sharpen the incoming video signal.
It outputs a fully compliant Composite/Component Y video signal, meaning that the effects it produces can be pushed to the extreme without the need for stabilization (unlike most analog glitch video devices). However, it needs an in-spec signal at its input to operate correctly (a video signal coming from a glitch device or VCR will need to be stabilized prior to Détail).
It features three main parameters, with video rate voltage control and attenuverter for each:
- Frequency: sets the cutoff frequency of the filter, ranging from 1MHz to 10MHz
- Resonance: feeds back the output of the filter into its input, allowing for negative or positive feedback for various effects.
- Dry/Wet: crossfades between the unprocessed video input and the output of the filter, so the intensity of the blur or sharpen can be set independently from the frequency and resonance.
The Luma Filter switch toggles between:
- Sharp: the filter is set to highpass and the output of the filter mixed with the input signal, resulting in a high frequency boost, enhancing the finer details of the picture. As the frequency decreases, more content of the input signal gets enhanced, resulting in an effect typical of analog video filters. In sharp mode, negative resonance creates a "edge feedback" effect, and positive resonance can create hue aberrations in Composite when the cutoff frequency gets close the subcarrier frequency (3-4MHz).
- Blur: the filter is set as a lowpass, thus removing the finer details of the picture. As the cutoff frequency of the filter decrease, the video gets more and more blurry. The resonance isn't as impressive as in sharp mode, however negative resonance can create some nice "ghosting effect", where part of the pictures disappears, and the remaining parts have this glowing halo.
The Chroma Filter switch allows to separate luma from chroma when set to ON, in order to apply filtering only to the luma. However, it can be toggled to OFF, in order to process the full Composite video signal (luma + chroma).
When processing a full Composite video signal, the sharp mode can act as a hue boost /shift in addition to the sharpening when the filter cutoff is close to subcarrier frequency. And in blur mode, the color information will be removed in addition to the blurring caused by the filter.
Another use case for setting the chroma filter to OFF is when processing Component, to avoid any frequency/detail loss incurred by the chroma filter (especially in HD).
Détail features two 1V outputs over minijack:
- Pre-filter output: buffers and scales the signal present at the Video IN, useful for luma-based modulation.
- Post-filter output: buffers and scales the output of the filter, allowing for additional feedback when patching it into the CV inputs.
Of course, the CV IO offers a lot of possibilities when combined with other modules. A couple examples:
- Luma key modulation using a key generator (like Seuils) on the pre-filter output.
- Using Détail as an input module with a built-in filter to further process the signal in the 1V RGB realm (with the help of 1V processing modules and an RGB encoder like VU007B).
- Filtered modulation on Stable parameters, to use either the blur mode to get some smooth hue shift, or the edge feedback effect of the sharp mode for that hard edged modulation.
A RCA Sync output at the rear of the module allows to route the external video sync to a sync generator or any signal generator module with RCA sync IO.
It supports the following Composite (SD) and Component (SD/HD) formats:
288p50
240p59.94
576i50 (PAL)
480i59.94 (NTSC)
576p50
480p59.94
720p50
720p59.94
720p60
1080i50
1080i59.94
1080i60
1080p23.98
1080p24
1080p25
1080p29.97
1080p30
The format is detected and selected automatically.
- Width: 12HP
- Depth: 42mm
- Current: +12V 200mA / -12V 0mA
- Can be powered through Eurorack 16-pin or DC barrel connector
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
Manufacturer's description
Détail is a Composite/Component video filter. Inspired by old school video detailers, it is based around a lowpass/highpass filter, which can either soften/blur or enhance/sharpen the incoming video signal.
It outputs a fully compliant Composite/Component Y video signal, meaning that the effects it produces can be pushed to the extreme without the need for stabilization (unlike most analog glitch video devices). However, it needs an in-spec signal at its input to operate correctly (a video signal coming from a glitch device or VCR will need to be stabilized prior to Détail).
It features three main parameters, with video rate voltage control and attenuverter for each:
- Frequency: sets the cutoff frequency of the filter, ranging from 1MHz to 10MHz
- Resonance: feeds back the output of the filter into its input, allowing for negative or positive feedback for various effects.
- Dry/Wet: crossfades between the unprocessed video input and the output of the filter, so the intensity of the blur or sharpen can be set independently from the frequency and resonance.
The Luma Filter switch toggles between:
- Sharp: the filter is set to highpass and the output of the filter mixed with the input signal, resulting in a high frequency boost, enhancing the finer details of the picture. As the frequency decreases, more content of the input signal gets enhanced, resulting in an effect typical of analog video filters. In sharp mode, negative resonance creates a "edge feedback" effect, and positive resonance can create hue aberrations in Composite when the cutoff frequency gets close the subcarrier frequency (3-4MHz).
- Blur: the filter is set as a lowpass, thus removing the finer details of the picture. As the cutoff frequency of the filter decrease, the video gets more and more blurry. The resonance isn't as impressive as in sharp mode, however negative resonance can create some nice "ghosting effect", where part of the pictures disappears, and the remaining parts have this glowing halo.
The Chroma Filter switch allows to separate luma from chroma when set to ON, in order to apply filtering only to the luma. However, it can be toggled to OFF, in order to process the full Composite video signal (luma + chroma).
When processing a full Composite video signal, the sharp mode can act as a hue boost /shift in addition to the sharpening when the filter cutoff is close to subcarrier frequency. And in blur mode, the color information will be removed in addition to the blurring caused by the filter.
Another use case for setting the chroma filter to OFF is when processing Component, to avoid any frequency/detail loss incurred by the chroma filter (especially in HD).
Détail features two 1V outputs over minijack:
- Pre-filter output: buffers and scales the signal present at the Video IN, useful for luma-based modulation.
- Post-filter output: buffers and scales the output of the filter, allowing for additional feedback when patching it into the CV inputs.
Of course, the CV IO offers a lot of possibilities when combined with other modules. A couple examples:
- Luma key modulation using a key generator (like Seuils) on the pre-filter output.
- Using Détail as an input module with a built-in filter to further process the signal in the 1V RGB realm (with the help of 1V processing modules and an RGB encoder like VU007B).
- Filtered modulation on Stable parameters, to use either the blur mode to get some smooth hue shift, or the edge feedback effect of the sharp mode for that hard edged modulation.
A RCA Sync output at the rear of the module allows to route the external video sync to a sync generator or any signal generator module with RCA sync IO.
It supports the following Composite (SD) and Component (SD/HD) formats:
288p50
240p59.94
576i50 (PAL)
480i59.94 (NTSC)
576p50
480p59.94
720p50
720p59.94
720p60
1080i50
1080i59.94
1080i60
1080p23.98
1080p24
1080p25
1080p29.97
1080p30
The format is detected and selected automatically.
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.
