Super Cheap Jack

[jamalpiper]

So I posted this on the vdrums.com forums too, but I thought it would be alot more applicable here. This is enough for three 32 input megadrums... or two of the new 48 input beta...

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/pr ... sku=182488

96 Pc mount TRS Jacks, for $30... thats 31cents each.
Plus! a free rack case with jack holes precut! Plus a free protective cardboard box! Plus 24 free pcb circuits with dual function as improvised ninja stars!! order now!

[daddy4life85]

Are they all stereo jacks? Also are they PCB mount or just mounted to the chassis?

[jamalpiper]

They are all PCB mounted Stereo Jacks.

[jimmy939]

As in one big PCB that would make it perfect for an input board?

[jamalpiper]

As in one big PCB that would make it perfect for an input board?

No, each 'channel' has its own PCB with 4 jacks on it (two facing front, two facing back) and then a switch for selecting the mode.

EDIT: I take that back, no actual switch.

[daddy4life85]

Do you have some internal pictures?

[jamalpiper]

No sorry I chose a different wiring scheme so I don't use 1/4" cables, I just found the patch bay and had an idea. I'm getting nearly all my info from my knowledge of patch bays and the pdf manual.

[jamalpiper]

Heh, It makes sense now... 96 stereo jacks is actually enough for 5.6 megadrums... I forgot each jack is two channels... 17 jacks per module, not 32...

[fuzzysnuggleduck]

Should be worth mentioning that a few people who bought this patch bay say that the jacks are not connected/attached to the case at all so when you're plugging things in/out, you're putting pressure on the PCB and the solder joints.