One more power supply question

Appliancide*

I have decided to mount my power supply in its own little box to maximize the flexibility of my setup. I am going to have 4 outputs on the box in addition to the inlet/fuse holder/switch.

My question is what sort of connectors should I use to bring the power from the box to the case(s)? Would .156 molex connectors be the best or is there something that I am not thinking of?

Thanks!
Paul

Sound · Joined: Jun 06, 2006 Posts: 842 Audio files: 1

Hello Paul,

You meant an external power supply? isn't it?

I used XLR connectors, Its a very clean setting up.

Regards.

peng · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 6:05 pm Post subject:

I've used XLR, too, and they worked good. CB style connectors are cool, too.
I like a separate banana jack for each line now.
Make sure to use, at least 18AWG wire. 16AWG or 14AWG would be even better. If you use thicker gauge, make sure it can still be soldered to your connector pins. I think XLR have a limit of 18AWG.

p.

Appliancide* · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:28 pm Post subject:

XLR, I like it. Is there a reason you switched to individual jacks?

peng · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:45 pm Post subject:

b-funk · Joined: Jul 17, 2007 Posts: 193 Location: Berlin

Another XLR user here, but I use 4-Pin XLR, to avoid the mic pre issue Wink

I guess XLR is the most reliable solution here, it´s sturdy, you can´t plug it in the wrong way, the plugs won't accidently fall out of the jack, and XLR connectors are affordable and available everywhere.

Best wishes,

Tobias.

bugbrand · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:07 am Post subject:

I always recommend the mini-XLR locking connectors.
Cheapest from Futurlec here:
http://futurlec.com/XLR-MIC.shtml
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