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Magnitron Lab is a collaborative project between Shine Grooves and Gost Zvuk, focused on the design and production of experimental cassette-based musical instruments.

At the core of Magnitron Lab is Andrey Kurokhtin — an engineer and artist who personally designs, engineers, and hand-assembles every Magnitron unit in Yekaterinburg. Each device is built entirely by hand, resulting in a strictly limited output of around 30 units per year.

The current iteration is Magnitron-2, reflecting an ongoing engineering evolution of the instrument. While each new version introduces technical improvements and refinements, every Magnitron generation retains its own sonic character and functional advantages, making each release distinct rather than obsolete.

Magnitron Front

PERFORMANCES

BATCH #4 — WINTER 2026
7 of 10 spots reserved
Next batch opens March 2026
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SPECIFICATIONS

Tape Mechanism
Speed Nominal 4.76 cm/s (adjustable ±50%)
Wow and Flutter 0.7 – 1%
Frequency Response Type I: 40 Hz – 14 kHz / Type II: 40 Hz – 17 kHz / Type IV: 30 Hz – 21 kHz
Stereo Tracks 2 (Stereo)
Mixer Panel
Channels 2, with independent pitch control per deck
Equalizer 3-band EQ per channel (Bass, Mid, Treble with boost/cut)
Pre-listening Available in headphones with smooth switching
Master Volume Rotary knob
Inputs and Outputs
Line Inputs 2 (Stereo RCA)
Phono Inputs 2 (Stereo RCA)
Master Output 1 (Stereo RCA)
Recording Output 1 (Stereo RCA)
Headphone Output 1 (6.3 mm Jack)
Indicators
Type Stereo VU meters with calibration capability
Function Displays summed stereo signal (Deck 1 + Deck 2)
Power and Dimensions
Power Supply 200-230V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions 492 mm × 386 mm × 123 mm
Weight 6 kg
Operating Environment
Temperature Range -5°C to +45°C
Humidity Up to 80%

FAQ

Yes you can, Magnitron has 2 phono inputs.
No, you can't.

PRE-ORDER MAGNITRON

Pre-orders for the fourth production batch are now open. Estimated readiness: early spring.

Price: 1500 EUR + shipping (calculated individually)
Prepayment: 50% (750 EUR)

Payment methods: EUR / USD / RUB — cash, bank transfer, PayPal, crypto

Production time: 3 months. Production starts after receiving 10 confirmed orders. All customers will be notified once production begins.

Shipping: Worldwide shipping from Yekaterinburg

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