The Befaco 1U ST Amp is a DIY kit for a stereo amplifier in Intellijel's 1U tile format. It raises external stereo audio, such as line-level gear, to modular signal levels. It suits anyone with an Intellijel 1U row who wants to bring outside sources into the system. Befaco rates the build as beginner level.
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Stereo amplifier and signal booster for bringing external audio up to modular level
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Three gain settings: x1, x5 and x10
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Level meter LEDs for checking signal level at a glance
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Intellijel 1U format and pinout, so it works with the rear connectors on Intellijel cases; Befaco lists the 7U and Palette cases as fully compatible
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Compact build: 10 HP wide and 37 mm deep including the power connector, with a heat-treated aluminium panel
According to Befaco's user manual, the stereo input is AC coupled. A Level knob attenuates the incoming signal and a selector sets the gain. Each stereo output has its own VU-meter LEDs. The manual also notes that the inputs can be linked to the rear jack connectors in cases such as the Befaco 7U case, so a source can stay patched in at the back of the case.
Befaco designs the module and prepares the kits in Barcelona. The kit is rated beginner level, and a build document and user manual are available from Befaco.