> From: "Mark T" <mmt@...>
> This is an interesting thread! - Patch Panels.
> From what I've seen, everyone on the list is extremely
> well versed in synth technology and layout, and we on
> the list are all very individual as are our systems.
> Perhaps a "User Configurable" panel is in order.
I think so too. However....
> From: "Tentochi" <tentochi@...>
> Be careful! This is the (very) vocal minority you are listening to.
LH:
Hopefully, everyone that has an opinion is speaking up. However, this is
VERY easy to resolve for both groups. Those that want to be able to
configure and those that want theirs "ready to use" configured as by Paul.
Like Dave or John suggested (sorry I can't tell them stooges apart) make a
5 U tall X 1 U wide multiple panel with 16 holes. Both "ready to roll" and
"ready to roll your own" go to the paint shop and get that beautiful black
paint job. 1/2 go to the silkscreen process and 1/2 do not. Those that
want multiples already laid out get the ones with the pretty while lines.
Those of use that would like to configure our own get pretty black (without
the white lines) and use the colored washers. Ta..da... Something for
everyone and no extra or duplicate work for Paul.
> From: "Tentochi" <tentochi@...>
> I love the colored washer idea! I think you are
> referring to anodized aluminum here; it has the
> properties you are referring to. Paul's metal
> shops should be able to have this done for him.
> He just gives them a few thousand aluminum
> washers and presto! all of the colors of the
> rainbow--or something like that. Actually, the
> plastic ones sound cooler and I think they will
> be more readily visible in low-light conditions.
> The colors on the 940 would be great to match.
> From: "Mark T" <mmt@...>
> Also, IMHO , I think its too late to start to introduce "colored jacks"
into
> the MOTM system. If this was the intended layout design, then the silk
> screening also should have followed this convention.
LH:
See, there we see different opinions (I love this list). The cool thing
about colored washers (similar to 940 colors) is that those that want them
can use them and those that don't can just not install them Another
solution that pleases both houses...
> From: "Mark T" <mmt@...>
> Paul has done an outstanding job with the layout of the
> MOTM Modules, and I for one appreciate the continuity
> of the design element.
LH: I think this is one we can ALL agree on. Thanks Paul for a great
design and for listening.
> From: "Mark T" <mmt@...>
> Gentlemen, there is only one solution:
> Keep your patchcords Stiff!
LH: Man, my patchcord is getting stiff just thinking about more MOTM stuff.
> From: "Mark T" <mmt@...>
> And vote for the 5 Space 1 (or 2) unit Module!
LH: Me too actually. Even if I diy my own across the bottom 19" 1U panel
I still think I would have need for some 5X1 nirmal MOTM format ones.
Thanks for the GREAT discussion guys. I hope I did not mis-quote any of
you. Please tell Moe (Dave B) to stick two fingers in my eyes and slap me
on the back of the head if this "wise guy" got the credits wrong.
Larry "I like the stinkin' color idea" Hendry