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==Dimensions== |
==Dimensions== |
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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" (222.25mm) high, 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. |
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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 |
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.<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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All 5U modules use a +/- 15v power supply, some also need |
All 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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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 13:55, 23 August 2013
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" (222.25mm) high, although non-American manufacturers may prefer 220mm or 230mm.[1] 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.[2]
Power considerations
All 5U modules use a +/- 15v power supply, some also need 5v.[3]
References
- ^ Wikipedia:Modular synthesizer
- ^ Muff's Modules & More:motm/modcan b series in a dotcom cabinet
- ^ Muff's Modules & More:Power distribution - updated