Handcrafted analogue audio processors (Saturator IMC) with carbon enclosures from Middle Franconia
DOCtron
Middle Franconia, GermanyNew on Amplifa
About DOCtron
DOCtron manufactures the IMC in Middle Franconia, a fully analogue audio processor in a compact, portable format. The device combines a British-inspired low and high shelf EQ section with bypass, a VCA bus compressor with FF/FB detector path, and a Lundahl output transformer with drive and gain reduction controls. The complete signal chain is analogue; operation was digitised during development. The rugged carbon enclosure is also manufactured in-house at DOCtron. The IMC is designed as a replacement for a classic mastering chain and was developed jointly with the musician Martin Stimming, who tested the prototypes in live use worldwide. Production is handmade in small quantities for pro-audio, live and DJ applications.
- Site
- Middle Franconia
- Processes
- Handcrafted analogue audio processors (saturator/mastering device IMC), Carbon enclosure manufacturing (in-house enclosure according to the manual), Support and spare parts supply (power supplies/connectors), DI box functionality in the device (internal feature, not a service)
- Materials
- Carbon, Carbon (CFRP)
- Industries
- Pro audio / audio technology, Live electronics / DJ and live studio equipment, Music electronics
- 01
Development (circuit design)
- 02
Carbon enclosure manufacturing
- 03
Assembly and wiring of the electronics
- 04
Hand assembly
- 05
Testing
- 06
Sales and support
Materials & Processes
Carbon (CFRP)
Used for the road-worthy enclosure of the IMC, which protects the electronics against EMI and RFI.
Sites
Middle Franconia
DEManufacturing and distribution
- Materials
- Carbon, electronic components
Products
Inside the production
Industries
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio processor (portable saturator) | DOCTRON IMC 5.1.7s | – | – | – | Middle Franconia, Germany |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2020
Development of the basic concept of the IMC by Martin Stimming during studio time (2020/2021); prototypes tested in live use worldwide.
- 2022
IMC in version 5 (v. 5.1.7s, manual dated 08.11.2022) with fully balanced in/outputs (+3dB headroom), DI box function, LED toggles and optimised true bypass.