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The VC Phaser (PHA) is perhaps the lowest noise and lowest distortion phase shifter available today. As an aid to recreating some of the subtle properties of phase delay in acoustic sounds, three separate outputs are provided with 360 degree, 720 degree, and 1080 degree of voltage controllable phase shift. A MIX output combines the 1080 degree phase shift with the input signal to produce the multiple notch filter effect that is usually associated with phase shifters. The VC Phaser's log-conforming characteristics and the manual and voltage controls enable ultra-smooth, precisely centered sweeps of phase shift for both spatial effects and timbral modification. For high-density systems. a 2" DUAL PHASER (2PHA) is available.<ref name="sc82">[http://www.carbon111.com/serge1982.pdf Serge Modular Music Systems catalog and data sheets, 1982]</ref>
 
The Serge Mixer (MIX) is two independent mixers. Each section is a four-in/one-out manual mixer. Three inputs have level control potentiometers and one input is a unity gain (non-attenuated) input. The main output of one section can be connected to the unity gain input of the other section to create larger mixing units. This module can be used as two audio mixers with three variable inputs, or as one mixer with six variable inputs. This module can also be used in combination with other mixers, VCA modules and output modules to provide various mixing functions. A two-inch version of the Mixer is available for high density systems.<ref>[httphttps://wwwweb.archive.org/web/20171209065734/http://serge.synth.net/documents/catalog/SergeModular-Series79%20.pdf Serge Modular-Series 79], p. 13</ref>
 
The mixer presented here is derived from the original R2 mixer, with some concession to later designs. It is inverting, and AC coupled, meaning it is for audio use only. A 741 can be used for the op-amp as per the original design, or a more modern op-amp such as the TL071 can be substituted. There are two of these mixers on the PCB.
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[[File:cgs_schem_cgs90_mixer.gif|thumb|center|414px|The schematic for one of the mixers. Both sections are identical.]]
 
 
== Construction ==
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It is a good idea to use metal film resistors to help keep the noise floor low.
 
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* The module will work on +/-12 volts or +/-15 volts.
* PCB is 6" x 2" with 3mm mounting holes 0.15" in from the edges.
 
== CC-BY-NC ==
Readers are permitted to construct these circuits for their own personal use only. Ken Stone retains all rights to his work. Serge Tcherepnin retains all rights to his work.
 
== See also ==
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== References ==
* ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20180209234737fw_20180209234737f/http://www.CGS.synth.net:80/modules/CGS90_phaser.html Serge Phaser and Mixers for music synthesizers.]'' (archived) by Ken Stone, 2013, with permission of the author - archived
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== External links ==
* [httphttps://wwwweb.archive.org/web/20171130125620/http://serge.synth.net/documents/kit/phaser.html Serge suggested tests]
* [http://bompiler.com/pcb/cgs90 CGS90 BOM] at BOMpiler
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CGS_synth CGS Synth discussion group], for discussion of locating parts, modifications and corrections etc.
=== Suppliers ===
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180625175614/http://www.elby-designs.com/webtek/CGScgs/serge/CGS90cgs90/CGS90_phasercgs90_phaser.html CGS90 Phaser and Audio Mixers], revision 1, Elby Designs
 
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