My ancient Exact waveform generator died so I need to replace it. All I need is sine and square wave output, adjustable amplitude and frequency, don't need all of the bells and whistles the Exact had. I use it to trace faults in amps/receivers etc and also to calibrate the recording function cassette/reel to reel decks. This is really just a hobby so I don't need expensive pro level gear. Dual channel would be nice.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Any ideas?
Thanks
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Hi bamavette,
Well, two channel is more expensive, why not just use a "Y" cable or adapter?
What distortion level do you need? You just asked for a Function generator, but some sine wave generators can output a square wave. Generally these are high distortion and noise units, but an old Leader LAG120A would work. To be honest, you want cheap. Do you have a sound card?
Well, two channel is more expensive, why not just use a "Y" cable or adapter?
What distortion level do you need? You just asked for a Function generator, but some sine wave generators can output a square wave. Generally these are high distortion and noise units, but an old Leader LAG120A would work. To be honest, you want cheap. Do you have a sound card?
Agree with anatech. Before buying a real function gen, I used REW with a scarlett to generate/capture. Worked for audio.
I was using a Y adapter with my Exact generator but thought a dual channel would be nice. The distortion level really doesn't matter that much for tracing a signal and not much with tape deck calibration either. My shop PC doesn't have a sound card I can use for that and to be honest I would prefer a stand alone device as every once in a while I may test something away from my workbench. There are a few on Amazon under $150, I may go that route.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5GKFHW...7NK79COLD&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
@bamavette : I use a waveform generator from the brand SIGLENT :
https://www.siglent.eu/waveform-generators
I have the model SDG-810, which is a single channel, but they offer dual channel models of course.
These are fine and affordable instruments. I only regret that the SDG-810 doesn't offer White Noise and Pink Noise facilities...
T
https://www.siglent.eu/waveform-generators
I have the model SDG-810, which is a single channel, but they offer dual channel models of course.
These are fine and affordable instruments. I only regret that the SDG-810 doesn't offer White Noise and Pink Noise facilities...
T