The great banana debate

[Steven Varner]

Hi,

A. I'm getting a lot of blank posts from synth-diy.  
Anyone else have this problem too?

B. A few months ago there was a discussion of banana 
plugs/jacks versus 1/4 inch plugs.  I would like 
those that have used either to post your experiences 
now that a bit of time has passed.  I remember Ric 
Miller saying he changed all his jacks to banana 
jacks (and from all the red and yellow spots on 
Ernie, I see he did).  Mark McLemore posted some pros 
and cons.  How are the banana patch cords as far as 
noise?  And for others out there: how are 1/4 inch 
for hum? (I still think this shouldn't be a problem 
as long as only one end of the shielding is 
connected).  
I really want to go with banana plugs. 
1. They come in lots of colors
2. They're lighter
3. They have greater connecting surfaces
4. They're made for being yanked in and out of jacks
5. They're cheaper!

Mark's idea of making banana to 1/4 inch adapters in 
unused panel areas was great (a simple idea, why 
didn't I think of it?).

Steve Varner
svarner at sdcoe.k12.ca.us