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'''5U''' is the term used for modules or equipment that is five standard [[19-inch rack|rack unit]]s high. 5U modules typically use 1/4" [[connectors]] and plugs for [[patch]]ing.
'''5U''' is the term used for modules or equipment that is five standard [[19-inch rack|rack units]] high. 5U modules typically use 1/4" [[connectors]] and plugs for [[patch]]ing.


==Dimensions==
== Dimensions ==
The common 5U modules are exactly 8.75" (222.25mm), although non-American manufacturers may prefer 220mm or 230mm.<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.


The width of 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]], [[Club Of The Knobs]], [[Krisp1]], [[Mos-lab]], [[Moon Modular ]], [[STG Sound Lab]], and [[ModuSonics]]. Other 5U manufacturers, like [[Synthesis Technology]] [[MOTM]], [[Oakley Sound Systems]] and [[Modcan B-series]], use a slightly narrower width, (a 2U wide panel is 3.485 inches wide). <ref>Muff's Modules & More:[http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6598 motm/modcan b series in a dotcom cabinet]</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>


==Power considerations==
== Power considerations ==
All 5U modules use a +/- 15v power supply, some also need a 5v source.<ref>Muff's Modules & More:[http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1739 Power distribution - updated]</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>
{{Split from|[[Combining 5U MOTM and Synthesizers.com modules in the same cabinet]]|22 August 2013}}
== See also ==
* [[Comparison of 5U module brands]]
* [[MOTM parts]]
* [[MU parts]]


==References==
== References ==
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== External links ==
* Synthesizers.com:[https://web.archive.org/web/20100104235751/http://synthesizers.com/technical.html Technical]
* [http://www.modcan.com/bmodules/B%20Series%20manual.pdf Modcan B Series User Manual]
* [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

  1. ^ Wikipedia:Modular synthesizer
  2. ^ motm/modcan b series in a dotcom cabinet, Mod Wiggler forum, Jul 2009
  3. ^ Power distribution – updated, Mod Wiggler forum, Sep 2008

External links

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