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The Pikatron UP3096M is a German made high impedance, instrument direct inject transformer. I stock this transformer mainly to be used with the passive HiZ Plug-In TX2 PCB. The TX2 is a very good front-end to the VP312DI mic preamp. The UP3096M is a very nice transformer with it's own sound that is nothing at all like the popular American direct box transformers. In comparison, the price is very attractive as well. The Pikatron UP3096M and the TX2 PCB make a perfect front end for the VP312DI preamp Full kit bundles including the Pikatron UP3096M can be found here So what is the HiZ Plug-In format all about? The HiZ Plug-In is a new concept developed by myself and Volker Mayer, aka [silent:arts]. Our thought was to have a standardized footprint for a small PCB, which can contain many different HiZ circuits for different uses and applications. It is a modular design, much like the 2520 DOA. We use the same exact Mill-Max pins that we use for our DOA projects. The footprint is noticeably different from a 2520 DOA, to help avoid any costly mishaps. The HiZ Plug-In is an open format. Open to any and all who want to experiment or create their very own, unique HiZ circuit. In fact, we welcome and encourage that. A PDF with HiZ Plug-In specifications and requirements can be found below.

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HiZ Plug-In Specs