Behringer Radar

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Behringer Radar

Behringer

Radar

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 571633
Model: Radar
Price: $42.90

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The Radar's a clever little module for experimental sound design and percussive textures. It's perfect for modular newbies wanting to explore unconventional sound sources or seasoned vets needing a compact, affordable way to trigger events from physical interaction. The built-in mic is a surprising bonus, though the gain can get a little unruly at higher settings.

Product Description

  • Behringer Radar
  • Eurorack Module
  • Contact microphone and envelope follower
  • Integrated contact microphone in the front panel
  • Reacts to touch
  • rubbing
  • vibration etc
  • Microphone preamplifier with 50 dB gain
  • Hi-Z input for external contact microphones
  • Audio output
  • Touch sensitivity selectable in 3 levels
  • Envelope follower with 3 attack and release times
  • Outputs for envelope follower and gate signal
  • 3 Indicator LEDs to control input
  • envelope follower level and gate signal
  • Current consumption: 10 mA (+12 V) / 5 mA (-12 V)
  • Width: 6 U
PROS
  • • Integrated mic captures nuanced surface textures exceptionally well
  • • Envelope follower offers surprisingly precise rhythmic shaping
  • • Hi-Z input expands versatility for diverse contact mics
  • • Tiny footprint maximizes Eurorack space efficiency
CONS
  • • Plastic front panel feels noticeably cheaper than higher-end modules
  • • Gain stage can be noisy with extreme sensitivity settings
  • • Limited CV output options restrict complex modulation routing

Product Video

Key Features

Controls Touch Sensitivity (3 levels), Attack, Release
Type Contact Microphone & Envelope Follower
HP Width 6 U
Depth Standard Eurorack Depth
Power Draw 15 mA
CV Outputs 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

The integrated mic is decent for basic contact sounds, but a higher-quality external mic will yield more detail and a wider frequency response.
While possible, the envelope follower is better suited for percussive or rhythmic triggering; fine-tuning for melodic sequences might be challenging.
The 50dB gain is adequate for many surfaces, but extremely loud sources may require a higher-output contact mic or external amplification.

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