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'''5U''' is a standard [[19-inch rack]] unit. |
'''5U''' is a standard [[19-inch rack]] unit. 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" (222.25mm), 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. |
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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, (a 2U wide panel is 3.485 inches wide). This is an important factor in mounting the modules. Since the module widths are different, the mounting holes are also in different positions. Thus, MU and 5U modules can't be mounted in the same row in racks that use metal pre-tapped holes. |
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). This is an important factor in mounting the modules. Since the module widths are different, the mounting holes are also in different positions. Thus, MU and 5U modules can't be mounted in the same row in racks that use metal pre-tapped holes. |
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