> Dave Bradley wrote:
> OK, so when you plug in the jack, the pot retracts into the panel; you
have
> a specially made knob for it that collapses down to the size of the
shaft.
> That way, all VISIBLE controls operate at all times. Or, you could just
grey
> it out when it's not available (Windows joke).
> Uh, never mind.
OK, let me play this game. As much as I totally love both of Dave's
suggestions, I don't think they are practical. I am certain Paul could
design the retracting option. However, I am certain that I cannot afford
it. I don't like option # 2 because MOTM is one place in my electronics
that I don't want Bill Gates involved. <grin> Thanks for the humor Dave.
However, seriously, here is one more thought without specifying how it
would work (Paul figures that out)
8 jacks
8 pots
no 6:1 3:2 switch
Function is so that with only the A output plugged in it functions 6:1. But
with each master controlling the respective three it would for separate
operation. When B output is plugged in the masters separate into both A
and B outputs. So instead of a 6:1 or 3:2, It would really be a 3:2:1 or
3:2.
If this ideas sucks, don't blame me, I admit to not knowing anything.
One more thought and then I will shut up on the subject (I love this
process of idea sharing). How about if one of the master pots has a push
pull switch on the shaft. When you pull that knob out, it becomes disabled
as the second master and converts the mixer to 6:1. The violation of MOTM
rule that all controls must function is not resolved as "pull to disable
for 6:1" is a feature. Paul, can you find those swell pots with switches?
Even a rotary switch at the lower end of the operating range could have a
tick marked "6:1" or "disabled" or something cute. on the panel.
Larry Hendry