We say...
Cool combo of preamp, VCA and performance-friendly mute button in a compact 4HP package.
Manufacturer's description
Make-Up and Manipulate (MUM) is a combination of quality variable-gain preamp, clipping circuit, a VCA, and a momentary Pulse button for manually gating the signal on and off (with no clicks). Use it to amplify, attenuate, and gate anything from modular AC/DC signals, to contact mics and guitar, to the grimy voltage-starved output of a BCA Passive Mangle module - all in 4HP.
The Pulse button is fast-acting and performable: When the channel is latched into Off Mode, Pulse acts as a push-to-talk button, allowing your input signal to pass while the button is held. Conversely, when the channel is latched into On Mode, Pulse acts as a push-to-mute, killing all signal while held. A Pulse output jack mirrors the Pulse button's action, so you can simultaneously send 5V gates to other modules in the system, even as you tweak your signal within MUM.
Use the CV Input/Level section to control the channel level as you would with a standard VCA, or combine it with manual gates from the Pulse button.
The preamp's max gain is switchable between +10dB and +40dB, and has a 3-color LED for level-setting. The preamp’s high input impedance means it won’t steal the low-end from your contact mics and make them harsh, and is equally suitable for guitar.
There is also a switchable Clip circuit that is a combo of hard and soft clipping, as well as an option to flip between AC and DC-coupling from the front panel, avoiding a pesky jumper on the backside.
Features
- High quality Hi-Z preamp, switchable between +10dB and +40dB max gain.
- Performable Pulse button gates signals quickly and without artifacts.
- Can also be used as a standard VCA (SSI2162).
- Switchable Clip circuit, and AC/DC coupling from front panel.
- 3-color preamp level LED.
- Pulse output for manipulating other modules simultaneously.
- Width: 4HP
- Power: 97 mA +12V / 90 mA -12V
How much is my shipping?
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll see the available shipping options and their prices. VAT at the applicable rate for your country will also be displayed at checkout.
European Union orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over €100. Express shipping is available on orders over €100, and free on orders over €400.
Poland orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over 250 PLN. Express shipping is free on orders over 500 PLN.
What about local taxes?
By default prices on the site include sales tax at 20%. The precise sales tax rate for your country will be calculated at checkout.
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to all EU member states from our warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. Add an item to your cart and enter your country and postcode to see the available shipping options and prices for your location. If you have any questions about shipping to your country, drop us an email at info@signalsounds.eu and we'll be happy to help.
Shipping methods
All EU orders are shipped via UPS. We offer two service levels:
- UPS Standard – our default shipping option. Delivery times vary by country (see estimated delivery times below).
- UPS Express Saver – next business day delivery to most EU destinations.
Each product page shows the estimated delivery time for your location, so you'll always know what to expect before you order.
Estimated delivery times (Standard shipping)
The times below are estimates in working days from dispatch, based on UPS Standard service. Express Saver delivers by the next business day to most destinations.
| Country | Estimated delivery (working days) |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2–3 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 4–5 |
| Croatia | 2–4 |
| Cyprus | 10 |
| Czechia | 2–3 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Estonia | 2–3 |
| Finland | 3–5 |
| France | 2–4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Greece | 5–7 |
| Hungary | 2–3 |
| Ireland | 4–6 |
| Italy | 3–5 |
| Latvia | 2–3 |
| Lithuania | 1–2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Malta | 5–7 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Poland | 1–2 |
| Portugal | 4–5 |
| Romania | 3–4 |
| Slovakia | 2–3 |
| Slovenia | 2–3 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Sweden | 3–5 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
Product Overview
We say...
Cool combo of preamp, VCA and performance-friendly mute button in a compact 4HP package.
Manufacturer's description
Make-Up and Manipulate (MUM) is a combination of quality variable-gain preamp, clipping circuit, a VCA, and a momentary Pulse button for manually gating the signal on and off (with no clicks). Use it to amplify, attenuate, and gate anything from modular AC/DC signals, to contact mics and guitar, to the grimy voltage-starved output of a BCA Passive Mangle module - all in 4HP.
The Pulse button is fast-acting and performable: When the channel is latched into Off Mode, Pulse acts as a push-to-talk button, allowing your input signal to pass while the button is held. Conversely, when the channel is latched into On Mode, Pulse acts as a push-to-mute, killing all signal while held. A Pulse output jack mirrors the Pulse button's action, so you can simultaneously send 5V gates to other modules in the system, even as you tweak your signal within MUM.
Use the CV Input/Level section to control the channel level as you would with a standard VCA, or combine it with manual gates from the Pulse button.
The preamp's max gain is switchable between +10dB and +40dB, and has a 3-color LED for level-setting. The preamp’s high input impedance means it won’t steal the low-end from your contact mics and make them harsh, and is equally suitable for guitar.
There is also a switchable Clip circuit that is a combo of hard and soft clipping, as well as an option to flip between AC and DC-coupling from the front panel, avoiding a pesky jumper on the backside.
Features
- High quality Hi-Z preamp, switchable between +10dB and +40dB max gain.
- Performable Pulse button gates signals quickly and without artifacts.
- Can also be used as a standard VCA (SSI2162).
- Switchable Clip circuit, and AC/DC coupling from front panel.
- 3-color preamp level LED.
- Pulse output for manipulating other modules simultaneously.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll see the available shipping options and their prices. VAT at the applicable rate for your country will also be displayed at checkout.
European Union orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over €100. Express shipping is available on orders over €100, and free on orders over €400.
Poland orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over 250 PLN. Express shipping is free on orders over 500 PLN.
What about local taxes?
By default prices on the site include sales tax at 20%. The precise sales tax rate for your country will be calculated at checkout.
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to all EU member states from our warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. Add an item to your cart and enter your country and postcode to see the available shipping options and prices for your location. If you have any questions about shipping to your country, drop us an email at info@signalsounds.eu and we'll be happy to help.
Shipping methods
All EU orders are shipped via UPS. We offer two service levels:
- UPS Standard – our default shipping option. Delivery times vary by country (see estimated delivery times below).
- UPS Express Saver – next business day delivery to most EU destinations.
Each product page shows the estimated delivery time for your location, so you'll always know what to expect before you order.
Estimated delivery times (Standard shipping)
The times below are estimates in working days from dispatch, based on UPS Standard service. Express Saver delivers by the next business day to most destinations.
| Country | Estimated delivery (working days) |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2–3 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 4–5 |
| Croatia | 2–4 |
| Cyprus | 10 |
| Czechia | 2–3 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Estonia | 2–3 |
| Finland | 3–5 |
| France | 2–4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Greece | 5–7 |
| Hungary | 2–3 |
| Ireland | 4–6 |
| Italy | 3–5 |
| Latvia | 2–3 |
| Lithuania | 1–2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Malta | 5–7 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Poland | 1–2 |
| Portugal | 4–5 |
| Romania | 3–4 |
| Slovakia | 2–3 |
| Slovenia | 2–3 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Sweden | 3–5 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
