Elta Music SELECTOR 8 for SOLAR 42

Q: Does the Selector-8 require external power or a battery to operate?
A: No, the main Selector-8 switchbox is a completely passive device. It handles routing mechanic paths mechanically via the central channel selector knob and audio lines without requiring any external power source or battery grids. Note: The companion pocket FM radio and Quantum VJ glitch pendant sources run on their own internal/battery power architectures.

Q: Can the Selector-8 function backwards as an output router?
A: Yes! Because the switching architecture is completely passive and analog, the circuitry is entirely bi-directional. While it is most commonly used to route eight sound sources into a single synthesizer preamp line, it can easily function in reverse—taking 1 audio signal source input and selecting which of the 8 destination hardware pieces to send it out to.

Q: How do I minimize the "clicks" when switching channels during playback?
A: Because the preamp inputs on synthesizers like the Solar 42 series are incredibly hot and sensitive, mechanical switching can occasionally produce brief audio clicks. ELTA Music recommends connecting all your desired microphone sensors and radio lines first, then quickly cycling the rotary selection knob through channels 1 to 8 a few times continuously. This discharges the static signal imbalances across the passive inputs and keeps switching exceptionally quiet during subsequent runtime performances.

Q: Is the aluminum jar contact microphone completely waterproof?
A: The internal contact microphone element within the aluminum housing is completely filled and sealed with a heavy-duty industrial compound sealant, making the microphone pickup itself submersible and safe for underwater recording experiments. However, the outer metal jar casing itself is not fully airtight; if it is submerged, it is best practice to unscrew the threaded top lid and let the inner enclosure dry completely after your recording session concludes.

SELECTOR-8 Unit: Passive 8-channel bi-directional selector/router switchbox.

Magnetized Contact Mic: Submersible contact microphone encased in an aluminum jar with a heavy-duty magnet—ideal for capturing large metal objects or underwater environments.

Clip-on Contact Mic: Heavy-duty spring clamp pickup (CV-11 universal style) for attaching to flat sheets, strings, plastic film, or musical instruments.

Suction Cup Contact Mic: Guitar/Ukulele style surface patch pickup for smooth wooden acoustic bodies.

FM Radio Receiver: Pocket radio source for dial-scrolling static textures, glitches, and white noise to feed envelope followers.

Quantum VJ Pendant: An 8-bit glitch-style electronic pendant, audio visualizer, and video generator capable of capturing voice or electromagnetic noise.

Cabling Pack: Includes 1 x Shielded Gray output cable (3.5mm), 1 x Unshielded black patch cable (3.5mm), and 1 x specialized Audio/Radio Y-split adapter cable.

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- Computer software that has been unsealed or registered
- Any item that comes directly into contact with the nose, ears or mouth

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Every product at Blip comes with a full manufacturer's warranty for long-term peace of mind. As a specialist UK retailer, we fully support your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. If your gear arrives faulty or develops an inherent problem in the first 30 days, we will provide a full refund or replacement. For faults developing after 30 days, we will facilitate a swift repair or replacement through the manufacturer's official service channels to ensure your gear is back in the studio as quickly as possible.