Analog Guitar Headphone Amplifier
Analog Guitar Headphone Amplifier
Analog Guitar Headphone Amplifier
Analog Guitar Headphone Amplifier
Analog Guitar Headphone Amplifier
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Analog Guitar Headphone Amplifier
I am raising money to mass produce a tough-as-nails guitar practice amplifier called the Whisper Amp; perfect for students and seasoned players alike. Despite digital practice headphone amplifiers already on the market, what separates mine from the rest is the simplicity, elegance and durability.
Guitar headphone amps are very popular however the most common complaint according to my research of product reviews is the fragile nature of these devices. To alleviate any potential flaws, I have used tried and true analog components and removed unnecessary power switches and potentiometers. Power is handled by plug insertion (activating a blue light for visual feedback) and volume is attenuated by the dial on your guitar. Once the guitar plug is pulled, the power goes off. By stripping this idea down to the clean basics, I've created a sturdy and functional prototype that looks and sounds great too.
Because of the aluminum construction and lack of external dials and switches, the Whisper Amp is practically indestructible and, at only half the width of a smartphone and slightly shorter, it is perfect for tossing into gig bags. The Whisper Amp is ready for practice whenever you are.
I've set this campaign at $5000 which will allow me to mass produce a first round of approximately 200 units. I've already had the PCB designed and gerber files produced for a PCB fab house to fabricate (and assemble) the circuit boards. My enclosure supplier supplies the aluminum housing and I custom make the acrylic LED panel as well as solder the jacks to the board. I plan on streamlining all of this as well.
I've been pursuing music and music related technology for 15+ years. Feel free to check out my personal website at nathanieltite.com to see what I'm involved in as well as contact information.