Archive of the former Yahoo!Groups mailing list: MOTM

1) NEVER EVER NEVER daisy-chain power strips that contain surge suppression. Meaning, don't do
this:

AC Outlet >>> Power Strip #1 >>> Power Strip #2

This reasons are complicated, just trust me on this one. It has to do with something called
"longitudinal balance", and the end result is that MOTM-900s plugged into Power Strip #2 will
cause hum and noise. Some other audio gear will also hum if you do this. And the surge
suppression of Power Strip #2 is negated (in fact, it can HARM stuff).

2) I have upload 3 tiny photos to www.synthtech.com/pix that are illustrating the ∗wrong way∗ and
the ∗correct way∗ to attach wires to jacks. This is NOT for coax, but for the stranded 22ga.
wires. You need to be sure you do ∗two∗ things:

a) form a 'J' hook in the wire and insert into lug hole. This is the purpose of 'chain-nose'
pliers mentioned in the tutorial. The 'chain' refers to jewelry chain.

b) be SURE you fill in the lug hole COMPLETELY with solder. This DOES NOT mean goop in on thick.
It means to apply the tip of the iron for about 1.5 seconds, and use solder until it naturally
covers the hole. It doesn't take much, and I give you plenty :)

Stay tuned for more Tech Tips.

Paul S.