Description

Add manual level control over the tape playback gain in the LOFI uTape scrubber!

Originally the main module was designed for approximately 1:1 record input to playout output level.

But nothing is ever quite this simple…

The signal output level of a tape amplifier is dependent upon a number of variables….

Recording level, Tape speed, Tape formulation and AC bias level all affect the level of the audio upon playback.

For example with increasing tape speeds the output level will increase, with decreasing tape speed the output level will decrease.

It is therefore necessary to have some sort of level control to help better match the input signal and tape replay output.

The is a 60mm travel slide pot which controls the gain.

This V2 has an added switch for 3 different gain settings.

Top position – HIGH Gain

Middle position – Normal Gain

Bottom position – OVER KILL gain with diode hard clipping

Module includes cable to connect to uTape Scrubber and mounting screws.