Sockets

[J. Larry Hendry]

> Re'an:  Never used them, but here's a real possibility for inexpensive
> panel-mounts.  They have PCB mount sockets that have nickel-silver
contacts and
> do switching.  They're less than a buck apiece in Mouser's catalog!  The
only
> reason I mention this is that I noticed that it's this type of socket
that I've
> seen in more than one piece of high-end pro audio gear (of course the
first
> thing I do is take off the cover to see what's inside--doesn't everbody?)
This
> includes a pair of Klark-Technik DI boxes that have been plugged,
unplugged and
> thrown around a stage and trailer for years and still sound great!

These Re-an 1/4 sockets like used in their patchbays are available from All
Electronics for $20 for 100.  Yep 20 cents each.  They are stereo and have
a switch on all three connections (YEP even the ground)  I like them.  The
housing is plastic, BUT I like that because you don't have to worry about
isolating them.  I am using them in home brew switch panels and have
absolutely no complaint.  They may not be the top notch switchcraft stuff.
BUT, they do not bend with every insertion and are a hundred times better
than the run of the mill crap you find at RS IMHO.

Larry