EMI 711 Monitor switches

[TimG]

I have lucked into a par of these 711s (not 711a ??) and while I’m sure I can make a functional connection on this broken switch, does anyone have any ideas new switches of this type, new or used?
I don’t have it in my hands yet, I’m humble bragging.

 

[TwentyTrees]

Nice! Looks a little like the 1176 ratio switch array, I wonder how close the dimensions are. Do you know if these are interlocking & exclusive, where pushing one in releases any that are already in?

 

[TimG]

Thanks! that’s a great question. It looks like at least some groups are “exclusive”.

New term to add to my search!

 

[TwentyTrees]

I can't vouch for the technical accuracy of the term, it might be called something else - just the first word that came to mind!

 

[TimG]

Not the word, but what I should be looking for in a 4 gang switch.

Some are called “one at a time”? Or at least hits a metadata field.

 

[TwentyTrees]

Ah, got you. These kinds of push switch arrays aren't as common these days I think, but they're definitely still out there.

Interested to hear how the speakers sound when you get them up and running.

 

[Brian Roth]

For decades these types of switches (called the F series) were made by the Rudolph Schadow company. C&K switch now owns the product line. If you look at page A-90 of the attached data sheet you'll see the possible configurations. Note that an "array" of multiple switches have to be fabricated by either the factory or a "value added" distributor. Eons ago, I found a value-added company in Houston TX....but I can't recall the name of that company.

Or, maybe all you will need is just a new button "cap"? And, other companies made this type of switches as well.

Bri

 

[TimG]

Thanks! I’m hoping just the button biscuit is smashed from an impact, but I can make one out of putty etc.


Lots of myth in where these were used . These are bigger than the Dangerously Loud Speakers.