[sdiy] Using D-Sub connectors as patching elements

[Harry Bissell]

everything old is new again...   :^)

there are very good D-subs with machined pins etc, and cheap ones with stamped contacts.

If you were at system design level right now, I'd consider making some internal bus to handle
the polyphonic interconnects (analog switches and something like the ARP2500 matirx switches ?)
and make the external connection with a banana jack or something like that.

This ~has~ been discussed on-list but i can't think of a key word to search on...

You might consider RJ-45 style connectors, the jacks are fairly robust, and the plugs (cables)
easily replaced...

H^) harry


----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Kendall <davekendall at ntlworld.com>
To: synthdiy diy <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:21:54 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [sdiy] Using D-Sub connectors as patching elements

Hi all.

How robust are, for example 9-pin D-Sub connectors for repeated 
connections, compared to say a 3.5mm mini-jack, or a 1/4" jack in a 
patching environment?
I've used 9-pin D-sub patchfields back in the day, for RS232 control of 
VTRs and other similar usage, but the typical amount of re-patching in 
that application is probably very minimal compared to modular synth 
usage, where connections are made and re-made an order of magnitude 
more times.

Does anyone have any experience of heavy D-sub patching use to share, 
or alternatively any suggestions for a practical 8-way connector system 
for patchbay-style free patching?

cheers,
Dave


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