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Switchbox -- 6 in, 1 out [message #32197] Sun, 04 November 2007 18:06 Go to next message
Skip Pack is currently offline  Skip Pack
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Registered: May 2009
Location: Hollister, California
Baron

As I mentioned a while back, a line level switchbox was my upcoming
project, now completed. I normally wouldn't mention something so simple,
but I used an old idea to make a better unit for less money. I am using
3 4 pole double throw switches with all the switch outputs connected to
one pair of outlet RCAs. The net result is a box where you could have
up to three inputs connected to the output at one time -- the user has
to insure that only one switch is up or down. I bought the switches from
Michael Percy for about $11 each. These are on-off-on switches so there
is no connection when a switch is centered. I used 4P2T switches to
switch the grounds as well as the hots. Overly conservative in most
situations, but possibly a help in bad rfi situations. Good rotary
4 pole 6 position switches cost a bunch, and this gives equivalent
quality for half the cost or less.

Re: Switchbox -- 6 in, 1 out [message #66916 is a reply to message #32197] Tue, 05 April 2011 16:58 Go to previous message
DefAudio is currently offline  DefAudio
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Registered: April 2011
Esquire
I love the idea behind your project. Any where you can cut cost and still have a great outcome is always gratifying. I would like to see some pictures of all the new switches if you are able to post one or more up it would be nice. Thanks and keep up the good work.
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