
First Contact stereo contact mic & preamp - Standalone Eurorack compatible mic amplifier - Eurorack compatible
The First Contact is a stereo microphone preamp with built-in stereo contact microphone. It can be used to amplify mic- and line-level mono and stereo inputs for many purposes, with great sound quality and a pleasing character when overdriven. With no input, the First Contact turns into an electroacoustic performance device, with piezos mounted to the inside of the panel allowing it to be scraped, tapped, set on vibrating objects and more. The piezo combined with the onboard amplifier turns these vibrations into a useful stereo audio output. Other uses include:- Amplify contact mics and other sound sources while preserving the bass content- Bring standalone line-level synths and audio devices (cassette player, Volcas, etc) up to modular synth level- Trigger many Eurorack modules using internal contact mics- Patch input to output for stereo drone oscillator- Headphone amplifier for contact mics The First Contact’s long battery life, many uses and portable design make it a great device f