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The common 5U modules are exactly 8.75" (222.25 mm) high, although non-American manufacturers may prefer 220 mm or 230 mm.<ref>Wikipedia:[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_synthesizer Modular synthesizer]</ref> The format is called 5U because 8.75" is equal to five vertical units in a standard 19" equipment rack. |
The common 5U modules are exactly 8.75" (222.25 mm) high, although non-American manufacturers may prefer 220 mm or 230 mm.<ref>Wikipedia:[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_synthesizer Modular synthesizer]</ref> The format is called 5U because 8.75" is equal to five vertical units in a standard 19" equipment rack. |
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The width of a single width 5U modules varies. Some manufacturers use the width of the original Moog modules (1U = 2.125"), and as such, these fall into a sub-format called [[MU]] (for Moog Unit). MU module manufacturers include [[Synthesizers.com]] – the format is also sometimes called Dotcom, [[Club Of The Knobs]], [[Mos-lab]], [[Moon Modular ]], [[STG Sound Lab]], and [[ModuSonics]]. Other 5U manufacturers, like [[Synthesis Technology]]'s [[MOTM]], [[Oakley Sound Systems]] and [[Modcan B-series]], use a slightly narrower width of 1.75", which is sometimes referred to as [[MOTM]] format.<ref> |
The width of a single width 5U modules varies. Some manufacturers use the width of the original Moog modules (1U = 2.125"), and as such, these fall into a sub-format called [[MU]] (for Moog Unit). MU module manufacturers include [[Synthesizers.com]] – the format is also sometimes called Dotcom, [[Club Of The Knobs]], [[Mos-lab]], [[Moon Modular ]], [[STG Sound Lab]], and [[ModuSonics]]. Other 5U manufacturers, like [[Synthesis Technology]]'s [[MOTM]], [[Oakley Sound Systems]] and [[Modcan B-series]], use a slightly narrower width of 1.75", which is sometimes referred to as [[MOTM]] format.<ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6598 motm/modcan b series in a dotcom cabinet], Mod Wiggler forum, Jul 2009</ref> |
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== Power considerations == |
== Power considerations == |
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Most 5U modules use a +/- 15v power supply, some also need 5v.<ref> |
Most 5U modules use a +/- 15v power supply, some also need 5v.<ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1739 Power distribution – updated], Mod Wiggler forum, Sep 2008</ref> |
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{{Split from|[[Combining 5U MOTM and Synthesizers.com modules in the same cabinet]]|22 August 2013}} |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Comparison of 5U module brands]] |
* [[Comparison of 5U module brands]] |
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* [[MOTM parts]] |
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* [[MU parts]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* Synthesizers.com:[ |
* Synthesizers.com:[https://web.archive.org/web/20100104235751/http://synthesizers.com/technical.html Technical] |
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* [http://www.modcan.com/bmodules/B%20Series%20manual.pdf Modcan B Series User Manual] |
* [http://www.modcan.com/bmodules/B%20Series%20manual.pdf Modcan B Series User Manual] |
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* [https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=153723 5U and the soldering iron thing], Mod Wiggler forum, Jan. 2016 |
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 8 April 2024
5U is the term used for modules or equipment that is five standard rack units high. 5U modules typically use 1/4" connectors and plugs for patching.
Dimensions
The common 5U modules are exactly 8.75" (222.25 mm) high, although non-American manufacturers may prefer 220 mm or 230 mm.[1] The format is called 5U because 8.75" is equal to five vertical units in a standard 19" equipment rack.
The width of a single width 5U modules varies. Some manufacturers use the width of the original Moog modules (1U = 2.125"), and as such, these fall into a sub-format called MU (for Moog Unit). MU module manufacturers include Synthesizers.com – the format is also sometimes called Dotcom, Club Of The Knobs, Mos-lab, Moon Modular , STG Sound Lab, and ModuSonics. Other 5U manufacturers, like Synthesis Technology's MOTM, Oakley Sound Systems and Modcan B-series, use a slightly narrower width of 1.75", which is sometimes referred to as MOTM format.[2]
Power considerations
Most 5U modules use a +/- 15v power supply, some also need 5v.[3] This page uses material from Combining 5U MOTM and Synthesizers.com modules in the same cabinet, which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0. The history of that page before 22 August 2013 serves as the attribution history for the contents of this page before then.
See also
References
- ^ Wikipedia:Modular synthesizer
- ^ motm/modcan b series in a dotcom cabinet, Mod Wiggler forum, Jul 2009
- ^ Power distribution – updated, Mod Wiggler forum, Sep 2008
External links
- Synthesizers.com:Technical
- Modcan B Series User Manual
- 5U and the soldering iron thing, Mod Wiggler forum, Jan. 2016