Miscellaneous and Clearance


 

FC7 Foot Pedal Adapter

Our favorite volume/expression pedal is the Yamaha FC7, which is also shipped by Korg (under their label) with the BX-3 and CX-3 organs as the "OXP-1."  The FC7 is just about the perfect volume/expression pedal: it's rugged, stays put, lasts for years (I have one that I bought in 1991 that I still use), and has a very smooth response.  Unfortunately, the FC7 isn't directly compatible with keyboards by Roland, Kurzweil, Clavia (Nord), Voce, M-Audio, and others without rewiring the permanently attached cable, which of course voids the warranty.  This small, rugged adapter saves you from having to cut the plug off the cable and re-solder the connections to a new plug!

  • It converts a Yamaha FC-7 to work with a product that needs a Roland EV-5 or EV-7.
  • It converts a Roland or Fatar pedal to work with a Yamaha keyboard or multi-effect.
  • It swaps the phase of a balanced output to match the polarity of other devices in a large keyboard rig or PA system.

The FC7X-II has a small right-angle plug that fits all applications, and a rugged strain relief.

Q:   Will this adapter fix polarity problems in sustain pedals?
A:   Unfortunately, no.  Part of the problem comes from two definitions of pedal "polarity."  In expression pedals, "polarity" refers to the wiring between the connections of the variable resistor in the pedal.  In standard sustain pedals, "polarity" refers to how the switch contacts inside the pedal react to pressing on the pedal; when pressed, some pedals create a connection between the signal wire and ground, others release this connection.  Our adapter cannot fix this problem.
Q:   Will it fix polarity problems in guitar effects pedals?
A:   Yes, if the recommended pedal is one made by Roland or Fatar, but you prefer a Yamaha FC7.  It may work with other effects, too; contact us for additional details.

Q:

  What's the story with Kurzweil keyboards and the FC7?
A:   Kurzweil products have two issues:  the wiring polarity is opposite of Yamaha's method, and the pot resistance is wrong. Yamaha and most others use a 50K pot; Kurzweil uses a 10K pot.  Our adapter can fix the polarity, but it can't do anything about the resistance.  Some players find the FC7 (with polarity change) works "good enough" with their Kurzweil products, but many others do not.  We can't guarantee which camp you'll side with.

A note to international customers:  We have been shipping the FC7X-II worldwide at no additional postage for some time now. Shipping costs continue to rise, though, and we can no longer do this.  We must add a small amount ($1.00USD) to your shipping costs to cover our expenses.  Your understanding is appreciated.

 

FC7X-II
(US/Can)
$16.50
  Priority Ship
(US only)
$2.00
  FC7X-II
(Worldwide)
$16.50


ART Tube Preamp with USB

 

  Tube Preamps are a necessity for bridging the gap between the analog and digital worlds, especially when recording. Digital recording is very unforgiving of overloads, and a tube stage adds both warmth and a safety factor.

Combining a tube preamp with a digital audio interface is a natural "next step."  ART took their popular Tube MP Project Series preamp, and added a USB audio interface.  This model features a built-in limiter with disable, a high-pass filter, selectable low or high impedance, and a stackable case design. The Tube MP Project Series with USB installs into Windows (98SE, 2000, XP, Vista) and Mac OS (9.1, 10.x) systems without the need for added drivers; the OS already has native support.

 

Specifications:

Inputs XLR and 1/4" TRS Maximum Gain 70dB XLR-XLR, 50dB TRS-XLR
Input Impedance (XLR) 600 or 4.7k Maximum Input +16dBu (XLR), +17dBu (TRS)
Input Impedance (TRS) 1M Maximum Output +26dBu (XLR), +20dBu (TRS)
Outputs XLR and 1/4" TRS Hum and Noise < -130dBu A-weighted (XLR-XLR)
Frequency Response (Hz +0/-1db) 10 - 40k Dimensions (D x W x H) 6.5" x 5.9" x 1.75"
16.5cm x 15cm x 4.4cm
Dynamic Range > 100dB Weight (lbs. / kg) 2.5 / 1.1
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.05% Price
 ONE LEFT (OPEN BOX)     
$65    $80  $99


Replacement Slider Knobs

 

      

 

These are exact replacement Re'An slider knobs used on Mackie, Soundcraft, and many other mixers, perfect for replacing the one that fell off at a gig, or never came with your used or demo gear.  It's also useful to swap out some of the one-color set on a mixer to make it easier to make adjustments on stage; use the colors to define a vocal grouping, or the drum channels, for example.  We sell five basic colors:  black with white stripe, red with white stripe, blue with white stripe, grey with white stripe, and white with black stripe.

The knobs are available in two shaft styles: 1mm x 8mm, which fit Alps 100mm faders used on Behringer and other equipment, as well as Mackie studio consoles (the style inside the blue border in the drawing); and 1mm x 4mm, which fit Mackie CR/CFX and Soundcraft mixers with 60mm Alps faders, as well as CME Keyboards, and many other brands (the style inside the red border in the drawing).

Note:  Not all colors are available in both styles.  Click here to see how to modify an "M" slider into the "K" style.

8mm Tang (K style)
 

Set of 5 Black $4.00

   

Set of 5 Red $4.00

   

Set of 5 White $4.00

 

Set of 9 for Drawbars:  4 White, 3 Black, 2 Red
$7.25


 

4mm Tang (M style)

 

Set of 5 Black $4.00

   

Set of 5 Red $4.00

   

Set of 5 Grey $4.00

   

Set of 5 White $4.00

 

Set of 9 for Drawbars:  4 White, 3 Black, 2 Red
$7.25

   

Set of 9 for Drawbars:  4 White, 3 Black, 2 Grey
$7.25

 
NOTE:  There are three basic slider mounts or "tangs."  Most of the slider styles we sell use the "M" mounting tang style, as seen below, which is the most popular style.  The ones marked as "8mm" use the "K" mounting tang style; note that some sliders have a split in the tang, others do not.  (As a general rule, 60mm faders have an M tang, and 100mm faders have a K tang.)  If your sliders do not have a T-top, then one of our knob styles should fit.

 


All prices are quoted in US dollars excluding shipping, unless otherwise stated.  MA residents and on-site sales will be charged 5% state sales tax.
 
 
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