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Mister Focus - RGB

Mister Focus - RGB

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A CUSTOMIZABLE MODULAR CHANNEL STRIP

Mister Focus - RGB is a your dream channel featuring three blocks of high end analog processing.  You configure the COLOUR and TWO-TONE blocks to build a custom signal path for your unique needs.  The third block is our powerful single knob FOCUS EQ.

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COLOUR

Colour Modules are analog building blocks of your dream channel. 

Mister Focus - RGB is a modular platform for creating your own custom analog signal chains that snap into place. The ever-growing family of modules allows you to bring multiple stages of high end analog processing to your setup, a la carte.  Configure your RGB channel using saturation, compression, EQ, or even echo.

C-DRV and C-MIX controls allow you to control the amount of input gain, and blend the dry and processed signals.

TWO-TONE

A second analog plugin slot at the end of the signal chain allows you to add another shade of coloration for a layered analog patina.

Add filters, HF boosts, transformer-coupled output stages, or vintage-flavored line amps at the press of a button.

FOCUS EQ

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.

CONSOLE-LIKE SIGNAL FLOW

Easily select one of two signal paths by swapping the order of the COLOUR and FOCUS processing with the PRE-C switch:

HOW IT WORKS

Mister Focus - RGB 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.

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BUILD YOUR DREAM CHANNEL

Choose from our growing list of Colour module options to customize your Mister Focus. There are two analog plugin slots you can fill to build your dream channel. You can also install any of the Colour modules from DIY Recording Equipment. This is a platform that adapts to the needs of your studio.

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    Add one or more Mister Focus units to the cart

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    Choose an analog plugin for the primary Colour slot.

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    Choose an analog plugin for the second Two-Tone slot.
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NERDY DETAILS

ANALOG EXPLANSION SLOT

Choose from our growing list of Colour module options to customize Mister Focus.  There are two analog plugin slots on each unit you can fill to build your dream channel. You can also install any of the Colour modules from DIY Recording Equipment. This is a platform that adapts to the needs of your studio.

RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATIONS

Slot 1

We recommend modules that benefit from being driven and mixed with dry signal to take full advantage of the C-DRV and C-MIX controls:

  • line amps
  • compressors
  • EQs
  • saturators
  • distortion

Slot 2

We recommend modules that work well as presets toggled on or off:

  • filters
  • line amps
  • EQ boosts/cuts

PREMIUM COMPONENTS & BUILD QUALITY

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.