01 · Source
6 documented inputs
dc barrel + ¼-inch TRS
- Arrives as
- 6 documented inputs
- Connector
- dc barrel + ¼-inch TRS
- Signal
- power
FX Processor
Neural DSP Quad Cortex mini
Compact guitar and bass processor with four footswitches, a touchscreen, USB-C, MIDI and a side Input 2/Capture connector.
- Documented outputs
- 88 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 6Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- Outside rackPlan a shelf, tray, or stage position
- Power draw
- UnverifiedPower requirement is not verified in the catalog
- Catalog estimate
- ~$1,399Use retailer rows for current price and stock
01 · What it does—and what that changes in your rig.
Product overview
Start with the payoff, then work through how it functions, where it fits, and the details that change a real build.
The payoff
FX Processor decisions, organized around the whole rig.
Compact guitar and bass processor with four footswitches, a touchscreen, USB-C, MIDI and a side Input 2/Capture connector.
- Documented outputs
- 88 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 6Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- Outside rackPlan a shelf, tray, or stage position
02 · Know the whole path before you buy.
Signal path
Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.
Interactive block diagramAuto-looping · hover, focus, or tap to hold a stage
Port-type signalProduct functionSystem boundary
Follow one signal from source to destination
01 · Source · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
03 · What this product asks of the rest of the system.
Compatibility
Treat connector names as the start of the check—not the answer. These are the boundaries that determine a complete working path.
Best fit · FX Processor
Use it as fx processor tracked outside rack rails; follow the manufacturer’s mounting and form-factor guidance.
Plan the companion path
Complete the path with upstream and downstream gear that matches connector, direction, signal type, protocol, and wiring standard.
Connector boundary
Documented connectors: dc barrel, ¼-inch TS, ¼-inch TRS, XLR/TRS combo. Match connector, direction, and signal type—not shape alone.
04 · Every connector, grouped by job.
I/O ports
Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.
Every connector, grouped by job.
Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.
| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V DC IN | rear | dc barrel | input | power | — |
| CAPTURE OUT | rear | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| EXP | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | data | — |
| INPUT 1 | rear | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 2 / CAPTURE | front | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIDI IN | rear | trs eighth | input | data | — |
| MIDI OUT/THRU | rear | trs eighth | output | data | — |
| OUT 1/L | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| OUT 2/R | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| OUT 3/L | rear | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| OUT 4/R | rear | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| PHONES | rear | trs eighth | output | analog audio | — |
| RETURN 1/2 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| SEND 1/2 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| USB-C | rear | usb c | bidirectional | data | — |
Showing 15 of 15 documented physical ports. Scroll to review the remaining rows.
05 · Compare the decision, not just the price.
Alternatives
The rows are organized around fit, power, I/O, and system role so a cheaper unit cannot hide a more expensive workflow.
| Compare | External unit |  | External unit |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | 📐 Outside rack | 📐 Outside rack | 📐 Outside rack | 📐 1U |
| Power | ⚡ Unverified | ⚡ 18W | ⚡ 20W | ⚡ 18W |
| Weight | ⚖️ 3.3 lb | ⚖️ 3.5 lb | ⚖️ 3.5 lb | ⚖️ 7.1 lb |
| I/O | 🔌 15 | 🔌 7 | 🔌 7 | 🔌 16 |
| Estimate | 💵 ~$1,399 | 💵 ~$1,849 | 💵 ~$1,999 | 💵 ~$3,499 |
| Deep dive | Current selection | Full comparison → | Full comparison → | Full comparison → |
06 · Resolve the questions that can change the purchase or build plan.
Planning questions
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
Where does the Neural DSP Quad Cortex mini live in a complete rig?
The catalog assigns it no rack units. Builder tracks it as non-rack gear; follow the manufacturer’s mounting, case, and form-factor guidance.
How much power does the Neural DSP Quad Cortex mini draw?
Its power requirement is not yet verified in the catalog.
What connections does the Neural DSP Quad Cortex mini have?
15 documented physical ports, including 12V DC IN, CAPTURE OUT, EXP, INPUT 1, INPUT 2 / CAPTURE, MIDI IN.
07 · See this gear inside a complete system plan.
Builder preview
Builder keeps non-rack gear in the same bill of materials, budget, dependency, and connection plan as the rack-mounted system around it.Open in Builder08 · Related gear, in the order you may need it.
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