Compact desktop line mixer?

[darth fader]

Front Panel designer can export an entire panel as a dxf file but I think it can only import a panel outline which may explain the errors. I have never tried importing an entire panel in dxf format into front panel designer. I posted it as dxf mainly for the benefit of @darth fader who I suspect is not familiar with front panel designer but is with dxf

When it comes to the engraving of text and so on, I no longer specify engraving because it is expensive and limited. Instead I specify UV printing which I have found to be just as durable but a lot cheaper and you can easily do graphics if you want to. I don't know if Frank can do this yet.

I am having breakfast at the moment (it is 9am here) using a laptop so I don't have access to the fpd file. I will post it later today when I get over to the workshop.

By the way, the panel thickness I chose was 2.5mm and there are no corner radii - the panel is rectangular.

Cheers

Ian

Much appreciated Mr Ian! You are correct about not being familiar with front panel designer and I can load dxf files directly into "my" Proto Trak dpm rx3 milling machine here at work

 

[darth fader]

I just need to get a dxf file on to a thumb drive and into my machine, it's not networked. then do some simple conversational programing then I can run some parts. Really just as an exercise TBH.

 

[dmp]

The tepid response here (and the apparent lack of commercial products) might indicate there is little interest.

I can imagine a DIY building block system that could be used for OTB mixers, or a sub mixer for a synth rig. I even poked around at Mouser checking out prefab wiring solutions to connect front panel parts to a PCB(s).

I would be interested. I've wondered why there hasn't been more DIY projects along these lines.
I think a pseudo 500 series version of a project like this would be great (1.75" panel width, each channel an individual PCB) that could be built into a desk with 500 pres and modules. Wouldn't necessarily need to be limited to 3U high if more controls are needed.
A fader & balance pot, switches, and some aux buses. Cost would be low. Then each channel pcb could connect through bus wiring to a mix and bus output amplifiers in a separate enclosure.
I've wanted to build a module desk for some time and this would make it possible.

 

[kags]

Purple Audio released (now discontinued?) MFTwenty5 around 2017. I demoed a modular system and found it intriguing, but expensive with all rue options- around $7,000. It might still be made to order.

It is based on 500 racks, fader pack, meter module, and a 1-RU summing mixer. Expandable and modular.

Product page:
https://purpleaudio.com/products/mf-twenty-25/

Review from TapeOp
https://tapeop.com/reviews/gear/118/mftwenty5-modular-console/

 

[JohnRoberts]

FWIW, I've been noodling around in my brain on this concept. (After a 13" snowfall here in KS, I've been house-bound since last weekend. At my age, shoveling that much snow from my driveway is just asking for a heart attack...lol!)

The tepid response here (and the apparent lack of commercial products) might indicate there is little interest.

I can imagine a DIY building block system that could be used for OTB mixers, or a sub mixer for a synth rig. I even poked around at Mouser checking out prefab wiring solutions to connect front panel parts to a PCB(s).

shrug.....

Bri

FWIW back in the 80s I evaluated offering a modular mixer kit series through my kit company.

In hindsight I'm glad that I demurred.

JR

 

[darth fader]

I would be interested. I've wondered why there hasn't been more DIY projects along these lines.
I think a pseudo 500 series version of a project like this would be great (1.75" panel width, each channel an individual PCB) that could be built into a desk with 500 pres and modules. Wouldn't necessarily need to be limited to 3U high if more controls are needed.
A fader & balance pot, switches, and some aux buses. Cost would be low. Then each channel pcb could connect through bus wiring to a mix and bus output amplifiers in a separate enclosure.
I've wanted to build a module desk for some time and this would make it possible.

This is why I joined my first forum this year... I need one of these lol

 

[darth fader]

FWIW back in the 80s I evaluated offering a modular mixer kit series through my kit company.

In hindsight I'm glad that I demurred.

JR

The 80's was like, ten years ago tho