ALM-009 Tangle Quartet' - Operation Manual

ALM-009 - ‘Tangle Quartet’
ALM-009
‘Tangle Quartet’
- Operation Manual -
Introduction ............................................................................................3
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................3
Core Operation .......................................................................................4

Panel Layout .........................................................................................................4
General Usage ......................................................................................................5
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................6
Support ....................................................................................................7
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Introduction
‘Tangle Quartet’ is a high quality quad linear voltage controlled amplifier (VCA)
providing individual level control of 4 signal inputs with both individual outputs and a
combined ‘mix’ output (for non patched outputs) . Control signal inputs and associated
attenuation controls allow for voltage control of signal levels. Control inputs are
normalised to 5v thus providing manual mix control in the absence of control signals.
Feature list;
• 4 high quality clean bleed free linear VCA’s in a compact 8hp.

• Utilises 2164 VCA IC’s for high performance with low noise and low signal
distortion.
• DC coupled inputs and non inverting outputs to support both audio and non audio
signals.
• Normalised attenuation controls allow for manual mixer like operation with no
control signal patched.
• Combined mix and individual outputs.
• Reverse polarity protection.
• Skiff friendly.
• Designed and Made in the UK.
Technical Specifications
• Supply: +/-12V
• Current Draw: ~80ma
• Size: 8 HP
• Depth: 32mm (including power header) 
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Core Operation
Panel Layout
Tangle
Quartet
In Level
Control level inputs with attenuation controls.

2 LED’s indiciate control signal level.
4 DC coupled Inputs.
Can be audio or control signals. With no cables patched attenuators are
normalised to 5v providing manual control
of input signal levels.
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Outputs
Mix output. Sums non patched output
Mix signals.
Respective signal outputs. 1 2 3 4

A patched output here
will remove the signal
from the ‘Mix’ output.
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General Usage
Audio or other signals are patched into any of the four inputs on the left side of the
module. Each has an associated output at the lower part of the module - of which the
level is set via the relevant control inputs and knobs on the right side of the module.
Each control signal can be attenuated with the associated control knob. With a +5v
control signal and the attenuator knob turned fully CW the input signal is given unity
gain (1:1). Reducing either the input control voltage level or turning the control knob
CCW will reduce the gain lowering the output signal level. With a 0V (or less) control
signal or the control knob turned fully CCW no input signal will be present at the
output - it is fully attenuated. Signals beyond 5v will amplify the associated input
signal. Each LED indicates the current control signal level post the attenuation control.
Each control input is normalised to +5v with no cable patched - this allows for
manual control of input signal levels via just the control knob. This allows for the
module to be used more like a regular mixer or attenuator.
As well as each input having an associated output there is also a mix output which
combines all inputs which don’t already have a patched output - i.e there individual
output is not used.
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Limited Warranty
From the date of manufacture this device is guaranteed for a period of 2 years
against any manufacturing or material defects. Any such defects will be repaired or
replaced at the discretion of ALM. This does not apply to;
• Physical damage arising for mistreating (i,e dropping, submerging etc).

• Damage caused by incorrect power connections.
• Overexposure to heat or direct sunlight.
• Damage caused by inappropriate or mis-use.
• Use of incorrect or non official firmware
No responsibility is implied or accepted for harm to person or apparatus caused

through operation of this product.
By using this product you agree to these terms.
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Support
For the latest news, additional info, downloads and firmware updates please visit
the ALM website at http://busycircuits.com and follow @busycircuits on twitter.
Please send any questions or comments to [email protected]
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ALM-009 - ‘Tangle Quartet’

Core Operation .......................................................................................4

General Usage ......................................................................................................5

Limited Warranty .....................................................................................6

• 4 high quality clean bleed free linear VCA’s in a compact 8hp.

Control level inputs with attenuation controls.

Respective signal outputs. 1 2 3 4

• Physical damage arising for mistreating (i,e dropping, submerging etc).

No responsibility is implied or accepted for harm to person or apparatus caused

By using this product you agree to these terms.

Please send any questions or comments to [email protected]

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