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Mister Focus - EQ is an equalizer you won’t overthink. Available in two different functional variants: passive Pultec-style high shelf boost (powered by Rogue-Tec Air), or FET saturating EQ (powered by FET Filter). Our single-knob FOCUS EQ can be placed before or after this stage for effortless tone shaping pre or post saturation. The final signal passes through the SHEEN stage powered by the Royal Blue module. This features classic British transistor amplifiers driving a rich sounding output transformer. An optional treble presence boost can be enabled via jumper, and the entire SHEEN stage can be toggled on or off.
What is Colour?
Colour is an exciting new modular platform for creating your own custom analog signal chains. The ever-growing family of modules allows you to bring multiple stages of high end analog processing to your setup a la carte.
The Colour platform consists of Colours and hosts like Mister Focus or Chroma. Colours are ultra-compact, swappable analog circuit blocks that snap into the host, and impart various types of analog color such as distortion, saturation, compression, EQ, and even echo. The host device provides input and output controls, power, and support circuitry for the Colour modules. On both Mister Focus and Chroma there is also control of wet/dry mix via its C-MIX knob.
Check out our Colour-compatible analog plugin modules here.
What analog plugin (Colour) modules work best in slot 1?
For the first slot we recommend modules that benefit from being driven and mixed with dry signal: line amps, compressors, EQs, saturators, distortion are some of our favorites.
What analog plugin (Colour) modules work best in slot 2?
For the second slot we recommend modules that work well as presets toggled on or off: filters, line amps, EQ boosts/cuts, etc.
When is this product shipping?
As of 4/9/19 assembled Mister Focus units are in stock and shipping with a standard 2-3 day lead time.
How long does it take to manufacture a product like Mister Focus?
It generally takes 4-6 weeks to have PCBs made and assembled, 4 weeks to have the faceplates fabricated and finished, and about 2 weeks for final assembly and calibration. Once all that is complete (about 6-8 weeks total), we box up the units and ship them out to customers all over the planet.
Mister Focus - EQ is your dream channel featuring three blocks of high end analog processing: EQUALIZR, SHEEN, and FOCUS.
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Select EQ with one of two colorful EQUALIZR options to give this module the focus your studio needs.
FET FILTER: Saturation + Midrange Boost/Cut + High Pass Filter/Low Shelving Cut
ROGUE-TEC AIR: Pultec High Frequency Boost
Intensify the analog texture by increasing input gain via the DRV knob. Turn GAIN up to increase the amount of configured boost or cut.
Powered by our Royal Blue module, SHEEN engages British console mojo inspired by legendary 80-series channels from the 70's. This stage features classic N-style transistor amplifiers driving a rich sounding custom steel core output transformer. An optional treble presence boost can be enabled via jumper for a dose of sweetness that sounds good on just about everything.
Bring tracks into focus with the intuitive single-knob FOCUS EQ from the Chop Shop. Effortlessly rebalance the bass and treble energy of the sound. Turn right go brighter. Turn left to go heavier. Apparent loudness is maintained constant for meaningful A/B comparisons. Internal SHIFT jumpers decrease turnover frequency for a different midrange response.
The PRE-C switch allows FOCUS to be placed before or after the primary Colour slot for the most sonic flexibility.
Easily select one of two signal paths by swapping the order of the EQUALIZR and FOCUS processing with the PRE-EQ switch:
Mister Focus - EQ has a simplified set of controls that are results-oriented. No tweak fest here. We designed this for artists who simply require great tone quickly.
Despite it's affordable price, Mister Focus - EQ offers an expensive sound for individual tracks, busses, and the 2-bus. We love what the FET Filter version of this module can do for drums, synths, bass, and vocals. With a single turn of the GAIN knob you can easily carve out muddiness in a track or elevate the soul of a sound to let it speak more clearly in a mix. The Rogue-Tec Air version excels on drums, guitars, and full program material – anywhere you might want the upper midrange, or high frequency openness that the original Pultec EQ is known for. A Pultec high shelf with an N-style output stage is a thing of beauty on just about everything we've thrown at it.
We chose every component in Mister Focus by ear for maximum mojo and its sonic synergy with the rest of the circuit. Our meticulous development process involved both empirical measurement and real-world studio use to validate the design. We also leveraged what we learned designing and building Chop Shop and Chroma. In this design you will find high end parts from Nichicon, Panasonic, Vishay, Susumu, Wima, TI, and Analog Devices. All audio path resistors are 0.5% or 0.1% thin film types for low distortion and noise. Where applicable, Mister Focus features custom American wound transformers and our very own discrete op amp in some modules. Other components like switches, knobs, and faceplate are sourced from American suppliers. Our PCBs use high temperature Tg 170 material for long-term reliability. The entire assembly is RoHS compliant (lead free). All assembly and testing is performed right here in Silicon Valley.
Try out our gear in your studio and, if within 14 days you're not satisfied, let us know and we'll issue a refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be "like new" and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging with all original materials (power supply, power cord, product card, etc.). Please refrain from racking 19 inch rackmount gear during this trial period so that the faceplate and enclosure don't get scratched.
To complete your return, just give us a call or shoot us an email, and we'll send you instructions for packing up your unit and shipping it back. Please note that you will be responsible for return shipping costs and we ask that you insure the unit for its full retail value to protect against loss or damage. You are responsible for ensuring the products arrive safely at our shop. Once we receive and inspect the unit we will issue a refund for the purchase price less the cost of shipping. Units received in any condition other than "like new" may be subject to a restocking fee.
We ship to (just about) any address in the world via USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL Express. When you place an order, we will estimate shipping delivery times for you based on your location and the shipping option you choose. Delivery time estimates are given on the checkout page. Once payment is approved, in stock products, other than Silver Bullets will ship out from Rogue Planet Command within 2-3 business days. We ship Silver Bullets within 7-10 business days. Once an order ships you will be sent tracking information via email and/or Facebook Messenger (if selected at checkout). Please coordinate with the shipping company to have your package held for pickup if you know you will not be home when the package is expected to arrive.
Please note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are dimensional weight-based. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, weights may be rounded up to the next full pound. We may substitute UPS for FedEx ground service and vice versa. We also may upgrade UPS and FedEx ground service to USPS Priority Mail if we are feeling extra nice.
Also note that international customers are required to pay all import duties and taxes required by their respective countries. When filling out customs forms we declare the actual purchase price. Please do not ask us to declare lower values.
If you reside outside of North America, we highly recommend DHL Express when ordering a Silver Bullet for the quickest delivery and with zero customs headaches. If you are in Canada we recommend selecting USPS instead of FedEx or UPS since the customs process is easier and less money.
We require a signature for all Silver Bullet orders to help ensure you safely receive the package.
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When can I expect to receive a response to my email or phone call?
Most emails or phone calls will receive a friendly reply within 24 hours, and often within just a few hours. However, sometimes we get sucked into the glorious nebula of designing and building products. Or need to do laundry, shop for groceries, or sleep. We appreciate your patience as we balance the demands of our intergalactic commitments, and try to enjoy time off on the weekends. Please don't be upset if an email you sent on Friday evening doesn't get returned until Monday or Tuesday morning.
Do you have Silver Bullets in stock?
Please check the FAQ tab on the Silver Bullet product pages for up-to-date information about stock, production status, and shipping dates.
How much will it cost to ship my order overseas?
Our shopping cart has a shipping calculator that is configured to estimate shipping to anywhere in the world. All you have to do is add a product to the cart and then click the cart icon in the upper right corner of your browser. At that point you can select your country, province, and enter your postal code. A list of available shipping options will be displayed after you click Calculate Shipping. As mentioned above, international customers are responsible for paying all import duties and taxes for their respective countries.
What shipping option do you recommend for European customers?
If you are ordering a Silver Bullet or 500 series module, we highly recommend that you select DHL Express shipping. DHL acts as the customs broker and offers exceptionally quick door-to-door service. We've been seeing packages arrive in the UK in 4-5 days. There is no hand off with local postal services like there is with USPS so you will know where your package is every minute of the day by accessing the tracking information. They will require you to pay all customs and import taxes before delivering the package to your door.
My country charges high import taxes. Can you adjust the customs value to help me out?
Sorry, but no. As a rule, we declare the actual purchase price on all customs forms. Defrauding a foreign government is not a wise business move.
Do you accept wire transfers, ACH payments, or Paypal as forms of payment?
We only accept payment through our online store using major credit and debit cards at this time.
How are you guys able to sell products of this quality level at these impossibly affordable prices?
We simply reject the notion that a middleman like a dealer or distributor needs to come between the guy that designs and builds the gear and the artist that uses it. By adopting a direct sales model we have been able to pass that savings onto our customers. Do you really want to pay 30% more for your gear? All we ask in return is that you make lots of great music and help spread the word about our company and products.
Can I have my favorite pro audio dealer get me a Silver Bullet?
Sure, if you want to pay more money for our products. See the question above. Our pricing model does not allow for typical dealer margins. Really. If you'd like to order 10 Silver Bullets we'd be happy to give you a sweet discount though.
I just bought a used unit from some dude online. Can I have the seller send it to you first to check out?
As a policy, we decline to get in the middle of third party transactions on used gear. If you receive the unit and it requires repair please contact us and we can go over service options.
What in the bloody galaxy is Void Corp?
Void Corp is a character in the Louder Than Liftoff universe. Some of our products are made as limited edition Void Corp versions with a black aesthetic. Click the link for more info.
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