Turn your modular system into a self-contained music machine with the Tiptop Audio SD808, a Eurorack module featuring the original 808 analog snare drum circuit. Adapting the circuit to the modular format has allowed for added special features like independent accent level, a high-powered gain stage, an input pulse-shaper, and an adjustable noise source, all without compromising the signature sound of the TR-808 snare drum.

The SD808 sounds tight and extremely snappy because you can control the VCA envelope amplitude. The sound is made with three analog sound generators mixed together: two oscillating sine waves and a noise source. The SD808's front panel controls have a lot of sweet spots, with sounds that are not just limited to snare drum sounds. It can also create other electronic percussive elements. The module ships with a ribbon power cable.

Original TR-808 Analog Snare Circuit    Gate + Accent Trigger Inputs    Level, Tone, Snappy, and Accent Controls    Great for Percussive Sounds    Includes Ribbon Power Cable

• Original TR-808 analog snare drum circuit adapted for use in Eurorack modular synthesizer format
• Designed to sound like a fresh out-of-the-box '80s TR-808 snare
• Independent accent levels
• High-powered gain stage
• Dual input pulse-shaper
• Adjustable noise source
• SD808 is not just limited to snare drum sounds; it can also create other electronic percussive elements

The noise source generator in the original TR-808 machines were revised in later production batches, resulting in variations in sound across the production run. The SD808 used this later, revised circuit to create a snare drum hit that is slightly darker, has more body, and is more realistic.

• Like other drums in this series, the SD808 includes a high-powered output gain stage capable of producing signals up to 20 V p-p, allowing you to get an array of harmonized snare drums sounds with even tighter attacks. 
• On the inputs, Tiptop Audio designed an input pulse-shaper circuit, so you can trigger the SD808 with trigger/gate signals from your own step sequencer, clock dividers, or any other pulse/clock sources. This eliminates the need to shape pulses sent to the module, and ensures the same stable sound at peak power, regardless of your pulse source. 
• All these unique features make integrating this legendary sound generator into your modular synth easy, unleashing the power of real analog drums.

• 4 HP Eurorack format module
• Maximum depth: 0.6" (14mm)
• Includes power ribbon cable with Eurorack power headers
• Power consumption: +12V: 18mA, -12V: 16mA

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you power up and turn Off the Einsteins with these modules? Or can they only control light output settings? Looking to add to existing gym setup. I can't find how to do this using AC3, MC2 and TT5 with Einsteins.

A: Yes, you can set the PowerMC2 to wake up the Einstein if you use a MiniTT1, FlexTT5, or FlexTT6 on your camera as the transmitter. You can also have the PowerMC2 allow the flash to hibernate after a specific period of inactivity from the transmitter.

Q: 2. Does it work with Pentax cameras?

A: it should but i don't have pentax camera

Q: 3. I understand the IR beam transmitter can be set to a high or low setting. Does the transmitter go into a low power stand-by mode when not being activated? For example, if this was set up over-night would the battery quickly drain? Thanks!James B.

A: I would recommend not keeping the device on while it is not in use.

Q: 4. When I tried to buy some of these 3 months ago they had been recalled and were unavailable anywhere. Have the problems been fixed?

A: To our knowledge, the previous issues with the PowerMC2 module have been resolved.

Q: 5. Will this work with the Nikon D5000?

A: yes

Q: 6. For sound triggering, can you adjust the sensitivity of this device? Also, can you set it to delay the shutter release after it detects the sound? If so, for how long and what increments? Thanks.

A: I have only used the Captur Pro once while target shooting so far but I intend to do so more often. I had some confusion about the sensitivity but that was more not reading the directions carefully first. The lower the number the less sensitive the unit will be and I needed to make sensitivity number very low to react only to the sound of discharge and not wind noise (it happened to be a very windy day and it took a while to get the right setting to compensate for wind moving over the unit). I don't remember exactly the delay setting I used but it was around one or two milliseconds. You will have to play with the timing. The movement of the slide mechanism is very fast but I was able to capture images of spent cartridges being discharged from the pistol. As a side note I also use the unit as a remote for my Canon 60D. The button between the Lock and the Start/Stop buttons is the remote trigger. Hold halfway and it focuses, press all the way down and activates the shutter. Also, as a bonus it works with my old Canon 20D. You have to order the cords separately but they are not very expensive. The other option is to order the remote controllers but I decided not to do that just yet. Hope this helps.

Q: 7. Can this be used for a manual slide or do I need to remove it and replace it with the steady module? I'm hoping that this provides similar resistance to the slide as the steady module does so I don't have to purchase both.

A: This is not a good solution for manual slides. We do not recommend it.

Q: 8. Will it work with the Pentax K-1?

A: No, it will not work with the Pentax K-1. The system is compatible for use with Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Olympus/Panasonic cameras.

Q: 9. Can this be triggered by PocketWizard Plus II?

A: For more information on how to set it up, please see page 3 of its instruction manual: https://bhpho.to/2IXuYcR

Q: 10. Compatible with Fujifilm HS-20 EXR?

A: Yes