Indola Colour Transformer, 500 ml

Product Information

Analog consoles, like vintage Neve and API consoles, contain several transformers in the signal path of each channel. There is a mic pre input transformer, mic pre output transformer, an inter-stage transformer after the EQ, as well as an output transformer after the fader. That means a signal recorded through the console will pass through three or four transformers on its way to your DAW. If you mix on an analog console, you’ll run the audio signal through another series of transformers and ultimately the stereo bus, which contains more transformers. Each of these transformers adds subtle color, saturation, and distortion to the signal and increases the analog-ness of the final mix. One of Barry’s DIY passive transformer color boxes using two British Carnhill VTB 2281 Transformers. A few notable, popular vintage and old audio transformers are listed below. There are many excellent modern transformers, but the ones below are well-known for their “iron” sound. Look for these to build your own DIY transformer box. Whether it’s Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, or Starscream, each character provides a unique canvas for artistic exploration. Kids can experiment with different color combinations, improving their imagination. Discovering Transformers Coloring Sheets:

In transformers, the magnetization of ferromagnetic substances (the core) due to a varying magnetic field lags behind the field. This type of hysteresis creates harmonic distortion similar to analog tape. It’s time to finish off this collection of Transformers coloring printables with one more depiction of Bumblebee. Initially, Transformers was created as a toy by Hasbro, which later developed into an animated series and a movie. It gained worldwide popularity due to its unique style, vivid characters, and stunning visual effects. This animated series is not just a science fiction action movie, but also has strong human concerns and profound philosophical thinking, which have resonated with audiences worldwide and inspired deep thinking.

Join Our Newsletter

In this article, I want to talk about transformers; their practical applications, and their seemingly magical effect on audio signals.

Transformers is a famous animated series that depicts the battle between two factions – Autobots and Decepticons. Autobots are a group of Transformers led by Optimus Prime who are known for being kind, brave, and just, dedicated to protecting the earth and eliminating evil forces. On the other hand, Decepticons are an evil group led by Megatron whose goal is to destroy everything and establish a new world that belongs only to robots. The Carnhill transformer has more taps so I wired 600/150-ohm switches for both the primary and secondary. With four switches total and the ability to run the box at 150-ohms, you can try this box between a dynamic microphone and your mic pre-amp for extra transformer color when recording.Transformers, nondescript, but important electronic components, are ubiquitous in professional audio gear, both in the power supply and in the audio path. Audio transformers are used in analog consoles, DAW interfaces, most every piece of outboard gear, many microphones, powered monitor loudspeakers, and power amplifiers used for monitor speakers and headphones systems. Here, we will focus on the audio applications of transformers and only lightly touch the power supply uses. Transformers can act as a “gearbox” by stepping up or stepping down the voltage, current, and impedance between the primary input coil and the secondary output coil. Transformers are often used as a buffer between different circuits, such as between the output of a mic pre and before the input of an equalizer in a console channel strip. This transformer electrically isolates the two circuits, matches impedances, and often adds a bit of gain as well. There are many DAW plug-ins that simulate the effects of transformers and analog saturation. These emulations are OK but they can sound somewhat two-dimensional compared to a real transformer; which always sounds better to me. Being last in the chain affords the ability to purposely overdrive the transformers to near the saturation point where there will be little increase in level. But there are no rules here and I’ve found good sound putting the transformer before the limiter if there are no other transformers in the path already.

When coloring these smaller details, we would use some colored pens and pencils to make coloring the smaller details much easier for you. As a journalist, Barry is a contributing editor to MIX Magazine, 'New Toys' columnist for Music Connection Magazine, plus an occasional content creator/writer for Sonarworks.Since transformers react to signal level, in all my transformer projects, I add switches so I can manually change the primary windings for either 1:1 or 4:1 ratios. With the 4:1 ratio, you’ll have about 6dB of gain and some additional saturation. Technically speaking, in one setting, the primary is wired at 600-ohms, and with the switch flipped, the primary becomes 150-ohms. You can see that in more detail in the project schematics included with the link to them at the end of this article. It could take a while to color this one, but part of the fun of coloring is taking your time and filling in all the details, so this should provide a lot of fun to enjoy! Left) An audio signal applied to the primary winding is transferred to the secondary winding in an audio transformer. (Right) A large Hammond brand audio transformer. Actual size, about 4 x 3 x 2 inches. Of course, you can leave the switches out and wire them for either 600-ohm or 1:1 ratio or at 4:1 with 150-ohm primaries for about 6dB of gain and more saturation and color.

Core Saturation or transformer saturationWith an increasing current flowing in the coils of a transformer, the magnetic field intensity increases but the magnetic flux density cannot further increase. Exceeding this limit enters the magnetization state called saturation of the transformer (core) with a concomitant and sudden decrease of the inductance of the saturated winding. Saturation can create pleasing audio distortion artifacts such as increased low-frequency harmonics. This character is known to be really cool and funny, and they also have a bright yellow color scheme that really makes him stand out from the crowd. Add glowing evil red eyes and a creepy grin with pointed teeth. In the buildings behind him, color the cars bright yellow, blue, and red. This next character has a really cool look about him! With him, we get a detailed face that shows off his expression, unlike Optimus Prime that has a mask section over his face.This also gives you loads of great small details to color in, so this will be an image that you can really take your time with as you have a great time coloring!