In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of custom transformer engineering for aerospace and defense applications. Pacific Transformer has been creating mission-critical magnetic components for over four decades, powering everything from Mars rovers to spy satellites and military aircraft.

Learn about the extreme challenges these components face - from temperature cycling between -50°C to 150°C to withstanding launch forces up to 10G. Discover how specialized materials like Litz wire and high-grade laminations enable the power density and reliability needed for space applications.

Our engineers discuss real-world examples including:

• Creating DC-to-DC converter components for the Mars Rover
• Fitting 32 transformers into a single rack for L3 Communications
• Developing components for the James Webb Space Telescope
• Engineering transformers that fit through submarine hatches

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In this episode of the Pacific Transformer Podcast, Marty and Justin explore the fascinating world of custom transformers in iconic guitar amplifiers.

From humble beginnings in 1981 with three 20-something founders and a borrowed station wagon, to becoming the "secret sauce" behind legendary amplifiers like Ken Fisher's Trainwreck (now selling for six figures), Pacific Transformer has shaped the sound of electric guitars for over four decades.

Listen as Justin shares exclusive stories from their recent NAMM exhibition, where their A/B test between stock amplifiers and those equipped with Pacific Transformer's custom iron left professional musicians stunned. You'll discover what truly separates premium transformers from mass-produced alternatives, including the materials, manufacturing techniques, and engineering expertise that create that unmistakable tone.

This episode offers a rare glimpse behind the curtain at how Pacific Transformer became the trusted partner for boutique manufacturers like Matchless, Two Rock, and Divided by 13, translating abstract concepts like "warmth" and "punch" into precision-engineered components that define an amplifier's voice.

Whether you're a musician, amp builder, audio engineer, or simply appreciate the craftsmanship behind great sound, you'll gain new appreciation for these unsung heroes of tone that power everything from Nashville recording studios to Mars rovers.