Expert Sleepers CVM-8, Руководство пользователя

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an Expert Sleepers CVM-8. Please read this user manual
before operating your new module.
What is it?
The CVM-8 digitizes control voltages on its inputs and uses them to generate MIDI or I2C
messages, which can then be used to control other devices or software. For example, you could
control a parameter on a hardware or software synth with a voltage (via a MIDI CC), or you could
convert analogue CV/gate into MIDI notes in order to play a synthesizer from a Eurorack
sequencer.
When used over I2C it can also work in a more passive mode, where the I2C leader queries the
CVM-8 for its input voltages.
The CVM-8 has two completely independent sets of MIDI ports (a set being an input, an output,
and a 'thru' connection), and one header for I2C connection. One of the MIDI outputs can also
optionally drive the Select Bus.
Since the module has no user interface of its own, it makes most sense to describe it in terms of the
functionality offered by the configuration tool, documented below. Please read on.
Installation
House the module in a Eurorack case of your choosing. The power connector is Doepfer standard 1 .
If using the power cable supplied with the module, the red edge of the cable is closest to the bottom
edge of the PCB, and carries -12V. ("-12V" is marked on the PCB itself next to this end of the
connector.) Be sure to connect the other end of the power cable correctly, again so -12V
corresponds to the red stripe on the cable.
Power requirements
The CVM-8 draws up to 66mA on the +12V rail, and 25mA on the -12V rail.
It does not use the 5V rail.
Inputs
The CVM-8 has eight analogue inputs on 3.5mm TS jack sockets. The maximum voltage range that
can be handled is ±10.24V.
The jack sockets are illuminated, lighting red for positive voltage and blue for negative voltage.
(Audio appears purple, since it is a rapid alternation of positive and negative.)
1 http://www.doepfer.de/a100_man/a100t_e.htm
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