This model has a volume loop antenna
as well as a main pitch antenna.
It will also generate an audio sine wave sound oscillation covering the
full audio spectrum range. The volume loop antenna gives the musician
hands-on opportunity to express what's unique in making interesting
sounds, eg. as found when playing with two hands:
one for pitch, the other for volume.
Only a little perseverance is required to realise the device's
potential as a useful addition to those collective tools that
make impressive & unique musical-type sounds. It will also plug
into sample unit, mixer desk or general HI-FI system.
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(1)Theremin 008 can be run from battery 9-Volts or from a mains
9-Volt Power Pack (2) To run from Battery. Use a 9-Volt radio-
Battery or 8.4-Volt rechargeable. Insert battery into the battery holder at the rear of the Theremin, making sure that the battery polarity is the right way round. If the Theremin is to be out of use for any long period, remove the battery, and use a fresh one later. Always use leakproof batteries.
(3) To run the theremin from a 9-volt regulated mains adaptor.
Make sure that the mains adaptor is of the regulated kind,as
unregulated ones often give poor sound quality.
If the mains adaptor has a 'spider connector'with 4 plugs on it,
find the right one to fit the small metal(3.5mm)socket on the
back of the theremin. Otherwise fit a 3.5mm plug onto the adaptor
with positive connected to the outer sleeve, and plug this in.
Make sure the outer connection is positive.
Before plugging or unplugging the powerpack to the theremin,
make sure it is not connected to mains power.
(4)Insert pitch antenna into the socket at the top of the Theremin, and the volume antenna into the sockets at the side.
(5)Connect the Theremin to your Sound System by a standard 1/4"(6mm)
jack plug with a screened audio lead. Adjust the volume control.
(6)Turn each control up
about a quarter turn from fully anti-clockwise.
(7)Switch the Theremin 'on'
(8)The control on the left is called the 'range control'.
By adjusting it carefully you should be able to hear a sound from
the speakers or headphones.When you hear this sound,adjust the trim
control to give a varying tone which responds to the hand waved
near the pitch antenna.
(9)By bringing your left hand near the volume antenna, the
volume will change.
(10)With your hand away from the volume antenna,adjust the range-
control so that when it is turned clockwise the sound ONLY JUST
disappears. Now by bringing your hand near the volume antenna
the sound should come louder(though it may become quiet again if
you bring your hand very close) You can also experiment with the
range-control and find a position where it reverses and becomes
louder with your hand away from it and quiet with your hand near.
You may also find a position where, by tapping the volume antenna
gently with your fingers you can play percussive sounds and bass-
lines.
(11)Adjust the trim control so that with your hand away from the
pitch antenna a low pitch is produced which rises in pitch as
you bring your right hand near to the pitch antenna.This may need
re-adjustment if there are temperature changes or if the battery
is either very new or is running down. Alkaline Batteries appear
to be the most stable, and rechargeable ones can also be good.
Temperature changes can be caused by draughts or by bright lights.
(12)The 'tune control' is used to tune the pitch antenna. This is useful if you are using more than one theremin, because you can use it to tune them apart so they don't interfere with one another. You can also use it to deliberately make them interfere for strange sound - effects.
(13)The response control can make the sound louder if it is turned up. If it is turned down the sound will disappear.
(14)Remove the battery when not in use.
(15)For ideas on effects see the instructions for 002.
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