A compact, modernized and affordable version of the classic Mu-Tron Phasor II
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Quite possibly the finest and fullest compact optical phasor ever made. The all analog Phasor III takes the legendary opts-circuitry of the vintage Phasor II and Bi-Phase pedals and packs into a compact 9 volt enclosure akin to the Micro-Tron III and Octavider pedals. In addition to re-creating the creamy phase of the Phasor II, the Phasor III also offers a 4 stage mode with a fixed feedback to get the classic rock tones that work well with overdrive and distortion harmonics. Finally, there is a control voltage input that will allow for real-time control of Rate or Depth to give the musician utmost expression and “Leslie Speaker” type of sounds. The pedal also supports control voltage out so that 2 or more Phasor III pedals can be linked to offer BiPhase and TriPhase types of applications.
Features:
- Modular optical design which allows for consistency across units
- High internal 18 volt operations insures high headroom and low noise
- 4 stages with a set feedback allows for classic phase that works well with saturated signal
- Square and sine wave operation
- Control voltage assignable to rate to achieve “Leslie” fast and slow control
- Control Voltage in and out allows for synchronized cascading of effects
- LED (light emitting diode) indicators to show operating status of effects.
- 9V DC powered in rugged Mu-Tron enclosure.
Controls:
- Feedback controls the level of phase feedback in 6 stage mode
- Rate controls speed of phase in 4 and 6 stage modes
- Depth controls intensity of phase effect
- Shape selects square or sine wave
- CV maybe assigned to rate, depth or none
- Stage (4/6) determines 4 or 6 stages of phasing
Specifications:
- 1/4″ Input Jack
- 1/4″ Output Jack
- 9V DC
- Weight: 1 lbs
- Dimensions: 4.75″ x 2.5″ x 2.25″
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
- Made in the USA
Phasor III Quickstart Guide
“New, sophisticated, versatile… utilizing the latest in music synthesis techniques. Small enough to be a ‘mini-synthesizer’. Mu-tron III translates the envelope or “volume picture” of every note automatically… into an easily-controlled, articulated, vowel-like sound – as fast or slow as you play. Use Mu-tron III to create a variety of synthesizer sounds through most electrified instruments – guitar, keyboards, drums, flute, saxophone, brasses, bass, mandolin… even microphone. The sharper your attack and the more percussive your instrument, the wilder your sounds. Mu-tron III can be used with an octave divider or other devices – or in pairs for cascading effects. Besides providing inverted vowel trajectory (‘staccato snap’), Mu-tron III also functions as an automatic ‘wah’ pedal.”– From original Musitronics Mu-Tron III ad circa 1970sControls:
- Mode (LP/BP/LP) selects the type of filter: Lowpass, Bandpass, Highpass
- Peak Controls volume of the cutoff frequency
- Gain adjusts the filter’s sensitivity to the signal of your instrument
- Range (Low/High) selects the frequency range covered by the filter envelope
- Down/Up selects the direction of the filter sweep: down or upwards
- Power (Off/On) switches the power on or off
Specifications:
- Gain: variable from 0.1 to 40, when driven from a low impedance source
- Input Impedance: 1 megohm at lowest setting of GAIN control, variable to 3.3K ohms at maximum gain setting
- Output Impedance: 600 ohms
- Minimum Input Signal For Full Mu-Tron Effect: 1.5 mV from 600 ohm source
- Maximum Undistorted Output Signal: 3.6 volts RMS
- Power Supply: ±9 Volts from 2 NEDA 1604 batteries or Musitronics Model PS-1 Battery Eliminator
- Dimensions: 8¾” l. X 5″ w. X 3⅛” h.
- Weight: 3¼ pounds (without batteries)
Demo:
Alexis Grimaldo’s Mu-Tron III Demo