DEFCON 2 Hakai Labs Eurorack

Emergency Signal Router

A dual-path analog signal switcher built around a heavy-duty guarded toggle. High-speed CMOS switching keeps transitions silent and instantaneous with zero audible artifacts.

Signal Architecture
* Dual Signal Chains: Routes the Main Input to either Path A or Path B.
* Per-Path Loops: Independent Insert Send and Return jacks on each path for patching in external processing.
* Dedicated Outputs: Out A and Out B stay active continuously to feed separate destinations simultaneously. Only the Main Input and Main Output respond to the toggle.
* Gate Outputs: Path A and Path B gate outputs send control signals based on the active path to trigger envelopes, clock sources, or external modules.

Routing Modes

  • 1-to-1 (Single Path, Single Destination): Standard switchable chain using Main In and Main Out with insert loop access.
  • 2-to-1 (Source Selector): Patch two sources into Insert In A and Insert In B, bypassing Main In. The toggle selects which source hits the Main Output.
  • 1-to-2 (Split & Route): Patch into Main In and send out via Out A and Out B. Process each path independently through its respective insert loop before routing to separate destinations.

Hardware & Build

  • Guarded Toggle: Physical switch with a flip-up safety cover to prevent accidental switching.
  • Raw Copper Panel: Unfinished copper front panel designed to tarnish and patina naturally over time based on handling and environment.
  • Satellite Expansion: Rear expansion port connects to the DEFCON 2 Satellite module, mirroring the toggle state to control two additional independent signal paths.

https://danesidesigns.com/products/defcon-2-emergency-switch

  • 60 mA +12V
  • 30 mA -12V
  • 0 mA 5V
  • 25 mm Depth

This Module is currently available.

$175
8 HP Switch