Behringer RADAR – Eurorack Contact & Microphone Module
Pickup Mic, Envelope Follower & Gate Generator for Experimental Modular Sound Design
Turn Touch, Taps & Environment into Modular Sound
The Behringer RADAR is a unique Eurorack contact and microphone module that transforms physical interaction and ambient vibrations into rich control voltages, gates, and audio signals. Featuring a built-in pickup microphone beneath the panel, RADAR lets you scratch, tap, knock, or strike the module surface, and convert those gestures into beats, textures, envelopes, and gates for creative modular exploration.
From percussive hits and impulse combs to ambient noise and acoustic capture, RADAR is a powerful tool for experimental synthesis, sound design, and performance-based modulation.
Key Features
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Integrated Pickup Microphone
Captures taps, scratches, knocks, and vibrations directly from the module surface.
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High-Gain Amplifier (Up to +50 dB)
Accommodates contact mics, external microphones, guitars, electro-acoustic instruments, and line-level sources.
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Gate Detector with Sensitivity Control
Converts percussive gestures into gate signals with 3 selectable sensitivity levels.
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Envelope Follower
Translates the dynamic profile of taps and sounds into an envelope CV, with 3 attack and release time settings.
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Real-Time Visual Feedback
3 indicator LEDs show:
- Input clipping
- Envelope follower level
- Gate detector activity
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Hands-On Control
4 knobs/switches provide immediate access to all key parameters.
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Environmental Sound Capture
Sensitive enough to pick up knocks on the Eurorack case, nearby drums, and even loudspeakers.
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External Input Support
Patch in microphones, guitars, electro-acoustic instruments, or line-level signals.
Ideal For
- Experimental & ambient sound design
- Percussive modular patches
- Performance-based modulation
- Eurorack users seeking tactile interaction
- Artists working with found sound & physical input
- Creating gates and envelopes from acoustic events
Technical Overview
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Module Type: Contact mic/envelope follower/gate generator
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Gain: Up to +50 dB
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Controls: Gate sensitivity, attack, decay, level
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Indicators: 3 LEDs (clip, envelope, gate)
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Eurorack Size: 6 HP
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Power Consumption:
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Inputs: Pickup mic + external audio input
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Outputs: Audio, gate, envelope CV
Why Choose the Behringer RADAR?
The RADAR brings physicality and environment directly into your modular system, letting you play your case, interact with sound in new ways, and extract musical control from real-world gestures. It’s an inspiring module for anyone looking to push beyond traditional oscillators and LFOs into tactile, expressive modular synthesis.
