SOMA Illuminator
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SOMA
Illuminator
Product Info
Article Number:
564548
Brand:
SOMA
Model:
Illuminator
Category:
Synthesizer Peripherals
Price:
$305.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Illuminator's a seriously cool tool for anyone messing with modular synths and wanting to sync lights. It's not a plug-and-play solution—you'll need to understand CV and LED power requirements—but if you’re building immersive installations or light shows, this will unlock some really interesting possibilities.
Product Description
- SOMA Illuminator
- 8-Channel converter for controlling LEDs and LED strips via analogue control voltages.
- Suitable for light shows in connection with modular systems
- artistic exhibitions and installations as well as for creative experiments with LEDs
- electric motors
- electromagnets and more
- 8 Identical channels
- each with CV input socket (3.5 mm jack
- range: 0 - 5 V)
- CV pin (compatible with SOMA Pulsar-23 and Ornament-8)
- Adjustable sensitivity and DC output (5.5 mm hollow plug
- 2.1 mm inside
- polarity: plus inside)
- Output power per channel: 12V / 0.5 A (6 W)
- Peak output current for one channel: 1.5 A
- Maximum output power for all channels: 4 A / 48 W
- Power supply connection: 5.5 mm x 2.1 mm Barrel connector
- polarity: centre positive
- Input voltage range: 3 - 20 V DC
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 275 x 70 x 40 mm
- Weight: 300 g
- Includes 8 LED strips 1.5m (2 x white 4000 K
- 2 x red
- 2 x green
- 2 x blue)
- connecting cable (3 m)
- power supply 60 W (12 V DC
- 5 A)
- mains cable
PROS
- • Eight channels offer substantial creative LED control possibilities.
- • Solid build quality; feels robust for installation use.
- • CV pin compatibility expands modular integration options.
- • Adjustable sensitivity allows for nuanced light responses.
CONS
- • Limited to 12V output; restricts LED strip choices.
- • Power supply polarity can be a source of confusion.
- • Channel power limits require careful LED selection.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
8-Channel LED Control Converter
Compatibility
SOMA Pulsar-23, Ornament-8, standard 3.5mm CV signals
Connection
3.5mm jack CV inputs, 5.5mm barrel power connector
Power
48W total output, 6W per channel, 1.5A peak per channel
Weight
Approximately 1.5 lbs (estimated, based on similar SOMA devices)
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, the 12V/0.5A per channel limits its use to lower-power LEDs or strips with multiple parallel connections.
It excels in artistic installations and experimental setups where precise CV control of LED brightness or color is desired, rather than large-scale lighting.
Yes, it's designed for a standard 0-5V CV range, allowing for predictable and controllable LED behavior when synced with modular voltage sources.
