[sdiy] To 1/4" or not to 1/4"

[Matthew Smith]

Quoth Tim Ressel at 2009-01-10 20:07...
> I have decided to abandon RCA jacks and go with 1/4" My question is: 1/4" for CV and triggers as well? If so, how does one handle the unipolar/bipolar issue? That is, a VCA needs 0-10V but your VCO puts out +/-10V. How do you make that work? I assume V-Triggers are used with 3 volt thresholds. Is there a standard?


Why not follow the example of the manufacturers of small mixers - 
provide both.  I know we're talking different types of signal here but 
the same principle could applied.

For example, I have a little Soundcraft mixer here that has both 
balanced (on 1/4" jacks) and unbalanced (on RCA phono) connections.

Unless you're integrating your work into a very specific, bespoke rig, 
why not go for flexibility?

Cheers

M

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