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    Universal Leslie Adapter

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    The adapter incorporates circuitry for power supply, input amplification, crossover (to direct audio signals), tremolo switching, turn-on switching, and connections for most Leslie cabinets. However, it will not be compatible with brand specific Leslie models. Construction should follow best practices for safety and performance.

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    Universal Leslie Adapter

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    The adapter incorporates circuitry for power supply, input amplification, crossover (to direct audio signals), tremolo switching, turn-on switching, and connections for most Leslie cabinets. However, it will not be compatible with brand specific Leslie models. Construction should follow best practices for safety and performance.

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    The adapter incorporates circuitry for power supply, input amplification, crossover (to direct audio signals), tremolo switching, turn-on switching, and connections for most Leslie cabinets. However, it will not be compatible with brand specific Leslie models. Construction should follow best practices for safety and performance.

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    Universal Leslie Adapter

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    osama9393
    The adapter incorporates circuitry for power supply, input amplification, crossover (to direct audio signals), tremolo switching, turn-on switching, and connections for most Leslie cabinets. However, it will not be compatible with brand specific Leslie models. Construction should follow best practices for safety and performance.

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    Universal Leslie Adapter

    This device was built several years ago at the request of rental agencies. It allows the use
    of almost any Leslie cabinet with a Hammond organ equipped with an 8000 series (122
    type) control kit installed. The unit we built incorporated circuitry for all the Leslie
    families shown, however, I’ve re-drawn the circuit in “modular” form so you may choose
    the building blocks necessary for your application.

    Power Supply

    Required in all versions. The transformer is 24V.A.C. center-tapped at 1 amp. This is a


    common part and is obtainable from Radio Shack, Mouser and most other supply houses.
    The diode bridge is a 200V, 1 amp device. Four 1N4001 diodes will work as well.

    Input Amplifier

    Converts the balanced signal from the console to an unbalanced signal with a 100 ohm
    source impedance. This signal is used to drive the Leslie amplifier, or the crossover
    circuit.

    Crossover

    Necessary when using Leslie models 700, 705, 710 and 720. Directs audio below 150HZ
    to the stationary channel, thus the 15” bass speaker and higher frequencies to the rotor
    channel. This provides good bass response and protects the Rotosonic drum speaker, or
    10” midrange rotor speaker in the 720.

    Tremolo Switching

    Required in all applications. In the device we built, this was accomplished differently,
    but for ease of construction, the small relay does a good job. A D.P.D.T. may be used if
    more than one family is to be used.

    Turn-on switching

    All 11 pin Leslies require a connection between pins 5 and 6 to activate them.
    Obviously, this circuit is needed only when 11 pin cabinets are used.

    Notes

    B+ for older consoles and later tremolo kits is not provided. Current for these
    applications must come from the organ pre-amp, or in early consoles, a discrete power
    supply.
    Connections for almost all cabinets are shown. Although the 700 and 705 will operate
    successfully, do not expect the tonal quality of dual rotor models.

    This circuit WILL NOT WORK with brand specific models, i.e. 100, 101, 102, 103, 212
    and others.

    As with all electronic construction projects, keep everything neat, leads as short as
    possible and use extreme caution where line voltage is present. On 9 pin sockets, pins 8
    and 9 MUST be insulated with heat shrink tubing.

    I think you’ll be surprised at how good most dual rotor Leslies sound. The 720 is very
    convincing.

    Enjoy.

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