Behringer RADAR Contact and Pickup Microphone Module

Unleash a world of textures, rhythms, and reactive sounds with the Behringer RADAR Contact and Pickup Microphone Module. Whether you're tapping, scratching, or picking up surrounding audio signals, RADAR transforms physical interaction and acoustic waves into modular magic.

SOUND IN MOTION

RADAR features an integrated pickup microphone mounted beneath its textured surface, letting you generate sound simply by tapping, scratching, or drumming on the panel. These gestures produce sonic pulses and impulse combs that can be routed throughout your modular system for dynamic, responsive effects.

BEYOND THE PANEL

This highly sensitive module doesn’t just react to direct touch—it also detects acoustic vibrations from your environment. Capture audio from nearby loudspeakers, snare hits, or any resonating surface, and convert them into gate signals, envelopes, or control voltages that interact with your patch in real time.

AMPLIFY AND CONNECT

RADAR includes a high-quality amplifier with up to 50 dB of gain, making it compatible with a variety of external sources—from microphones and electro-acoustic instruments to guitars and line-level signals. Simply plug in and start shaping your soundscape.

VISUAL FEEDBACK AND FLEXIBLE CONTROL

Stay in control with 3 indicator LEDs that show input clipping, envelope level, and gate activity. Adjust your response curve with 4 hands-on controls and switches, including 3 selectable gate sensitivities and 3 envelope follower modes for fine-tuning attack and release times.

EURORACK READY

Designed to integrate seamlessly into your modular setup, RADAR is just 6 HP wide and draws 10 mA at +12 V / 5 mA at -12 V. Mount it in your Eurorack case, connect the power, and start triggering new sonic possibilities.

BEHRINGER RADAR FEATURES:

• Contact microphone captures taps, scratches, and surrounding acoustic waves
• Generates sonic pulses, impulse combs, and dynamic sound effects
• Amplifier with up to 50 dB of gain handles mics, instruments, and line signals
• Converts acoustic events into gate signals and envelope CV
• Gate detector with 3 sensitivity levels
• Envelope follower with 3 attack/release settings
• 3 LED indicators show clip, envelope level, and gate activity
• 4 dedicated controls and switches for real-time tweaking