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'''5U''' is the term used for modules or equipment that is five standard [[19-inch rack|rack |
'''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. |
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==Dimensions== |
== Dimensions == |
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The common 5U modules are exactly 8.75" (222. |
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 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>Muff's Modules & More:[http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6598 motm/modcan b series in a dotcom cabinet]</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>Muff's Modules & More:[http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1739 Power distribution |
Most 5U modules use a +/- 15v power supply, some also need 5v.<ref>Muff's Modules & More:[http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1739 Power distribution – updated]</ref> |
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{{Split from|[[Combining 5U MOTM and Synthesizers.com modules in the same cabinet]]|22 August 2013}} |
{{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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==References== |
== References == |
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{{reflist}} |
{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
== External links == |
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*Synthesizers.com:[http://www.synthesizers.com/technical.html Technical] |
* Synthesizers.com:[http://www.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.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=153723 5U and the soldering iron thing], Muff Wiggler forum, Jan. 2016 |
* [https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=153723 5U and the soldering iron thing], Muff Wiggler forum, Jan. 2016 |
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[[Category:5U]] |
[[Category:5U]] |