SonsOfThunder
Well-known member
So, I've seen a few of these (of various models):
with a common problem...located there on the back panel. Its what they call a "power supply connector", but I think its their idea of a joke. It looks like a darn video connector to me. Not very sturdy, pins look too wimpy to carry the needed current, just seems like a crappy choice for a connector on a mixer that is likely to be moved around a lot. I mean, its quite portable isn't it?
So here is my suggested solution:
It worked for me, YMMV. Together the parts cost about USD$14, but its cheaper than a whole power supply, which i think runs about USD$30?
Its Amphenol part numbers T 3301 001 (receptacle) and T 3302 000 (plug). At Mouser they are part numbers 523-T3301-001 and 523-T3302-000 respectively. They are 4-pin circular DIN connectors that screw together (so it can't fall out in the middle of a gig ). They are all metal (except the strain relief of course) and pretty darn robust as you can see. I think you might break the back metal of the mixer before you break the connector. :green:
I have some more detailed photos if anyone needs to see that. I know this is pretty simple but I thought I do a little something to contribute to others who might be scratching their head on this as I was in the beginning.
The hardest part about this mod? Getting some of the knobs off!! WOW!! I had to use a flatblade screwdriver to gently pry them off. I wrapped the tip in a bit of plastic bag to keep the sharp edges from scratching the top of the mixer. And then there's a load of nuts holding the 1/4 inch jacks on...!
Peace!
Charlie
with a common problem...located there on the back panel. Its what they call a "power supply connector", but I think its their idea of a joke. It looks like a darn video connector to me. Not very sturdy, pins look too wimpy to carry the needed current, just seems like a crappy choice for a connector on a mixer that is likely to be moved around a lot. I mean, its quite portable isn't it?
So here is my suggested solution:
It worked for me, YMMV. Together the parts cost about USD$14, but its cheaper than a whole power supply, which i think runs about USD$30?
Its Amphenol part numbers T 3301 001 (receptacle) and T 3302 000 (plug). At Mouser they are part numbers 523-T3301-001 and 523-T3302-000 respectively. They are 4-pin circular DIN connectors that screw together (so it can't fall out in the middle of a gig ). They are all metal (except the strain relief of course) and pretty darn robust as you can see. I think you might break the back metal of the mixer before you break the connector. :green:
I have some more detailed photos if anyone needs to see that. I know this is pretty simple but I thought I do a little something to contribute to others who might be scratching their head on this as I was in the beginning.
The hardest part about this mod? Getting some of the knobs off!! WOW!! I had to use a flatblade screwdriver to gently pry them off. I wrapped the tip in a bit of plastic bag to keep the sharp edges from scratching the top of the mixer. And then there's a load of nuts holding the 1/4 inch jacks on...!
Peace!
Charlie