<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br><div>If you remote your supplies (or just the transformer/rectifier/filter components) the issue of the panel connection has always been problematic to a degree.</div><div><br></div><div>I avoid XLR connectors for reasons stated (the 5-pin being a common format for unbalanced stereo audio as well as for DMX).</div><div>Before getting to proud my alternative is a common audio connector ... the venerable CB/Base Station MIC panel connector.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="cid:ii_ka7bfzh00" alt="image.png" style="margin-right: 0px;" width="224" height="136"><br></div></div><div>p</div><div> </div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 11:06 AM Joan Touzet <<a href="mailto:wohali@atypical.net">wohali@atypical.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">For the record, I've also used 5-pin XLRs and screw-connector DIN plugs <br>
for power, but the OP said he didn't like building those GX12 cables...<br>
<br>
There's also Mini-XLR which, by virtue of being different dimensionally, <br>
means you're unlikely to try and jam in a power connector into a <br>
balanced audio output (!)<br>
<br>
On 2020-05-14 9:49, Dave Magnuson wrote:<br>
> They aren’t cheap, but I use 5-pin XLR for my PSU-to-rack wiring. I <br>
> like having the locking tab so it can’t get pulled out accidentally<br>
> <br>
> Dave<br>
> <br>
> *From:* Synth-diy <<a href="mailto:synth-diy-bounces@synth-diy.org" target="_blank">synth-diy-bounces@synth-diy.org</a>> *On Behalf Of <br>
> *Florian Anwander<br>
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 14, 2020 5:13 AM<br>
> *To:* SYNTH DIY <<a href="mailto:synth-diy@synth-diy.org" target="_blank">synth-diy@synth-diy.org</a>><br>
> *Subject:* Re: [sdiy] chassis-mount screw terminal or alternative<br>
> <br>
> Hi<br>
> <br>
> For some of my live gear I use DIN connectors with a threaded fixing.<br>
> <a href="http://www.florian-anwander.de/electrix_repeater/IMG_3867.jpg" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.florian-anwander.de/electrix_repeater/IMG_3867.jpg</a><br>
> <a href="http://www.florian-anwander.de/electrix_repeater/IMG_3870.jpg" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.florian-anwander.de/electrix_repeater/IMG_3870.jpg</a><br>
> Those are Lumberg SV series. The connection stand even Bavarian taxi <br>
> drivers on cobbelstone roads. ;-)<br>
> <br>
> I'd be also interested in a lockable IEC C14 connection. Has anyone <br>
> experience with those: <br>
> <a href="https://www.mouser.de/new/schaffner/schaffnerIEC-lockcords/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mouser.de/new/schaffner/schaffnerIEC-lockcords/</a><br>
> <br>
> <br>
> PS: I understand Michaels objection against open contacts having the <br>
> load, but in the case of the Lumbergs there is a very little chance that <br>
> a short will happen.<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> <br>
> Am 13.05.20 um 18:07 schrieb ColinMuirDorward:<br>
> <br>
> Does anyone have a favorite chassis-mount connector? This would be<br>
> to route power from a rack PSU to several 84hp synth cases.<br>
> <br>
> I was thinking maybe I'd like to try a screw terminal type.<br>
> <br>
> In the past I've used gx12/3pin "aviation" connectors, but it would<br>
> be nice to not have to build those cables anymore.<br>
> <br>
> Or is getting behind the rack stand with a screwdriver an even worse<br>
> alternative?<br>
> <br>
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