SSM2164 VCA

[StephenGiles]

This may be known, but I found it very interesting. Mike Irwin frequently posts over at Aron's Stompbox site and is an expert on voltage control matters.

http://www.geocities.com/gallomagnetix/mgbvca.html
Stephen

 

[SonsOfThunder]

Oooo yeah!

I like this part number! I got to use this VCA in a remote volume piece that we used to sell at my day job. This was not long after it came out. This replaced a prior design that used a SSM2120 or 2122, that was pretty noisy. The SSM2164 is good enough to use full range. IMO, a great part for the money...don't let the price fool you...! This guy is using the SO16 package, but its available as a DIP16 as well.

I don't want to let the cat out just yet :wink:, but I have a design brewing for a box using this device that I hope will be very helpful for DAW users like myself.

Peace!
Charlie

 

[peterc]

Dolby use this chip in some of their gear as well.

Peter

 

[StephenGiles]

Yes, it seems to creep in to a number of products these days, I believe Rane have used it on some of their units, where multi ducking is needed.
Stephen