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==Dimensions==
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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.
==MOTM/Modcan B-series in a Synthesizers.com cabinet==
===Height Issues===
[[File:74_motmnolip_1.jpg|thumb|right|350px|middle|The MOTM module is straight with no .]]Synthesizers.com and MOTM-format modules are ''technically'' the same height. The real difference is the fact that Synthesizers.com-format modules have a lip
[[File:74_motmmindthegap_1.jpg|thumb|right|350px|middle|The red shade highlights the gap left in order to centre the module.]]The mounting holes of MOTM-format modules are also placed at a slightly different vertical height to those on Synthesizer Dot Com modules. This means that if placing a MOTM-format module on the floor of a Synthesizer Dot Com cabinet its mounting holes will not reach the top rail completely. To counter this, make sure that any MOTM-format modules are centered in the rails before drilling mounting holes for them.
To consider how many of each module fit in the case, the widths of single space (1U) modules are 2.125 inches for Synthesizers.com modules and 1.75 inches for MOTM. 22-space Synthesizers.com cabinets have rails that are 46.75 inches wide. The table below shows all the combinations of Synthesizers.com format modules and MOTM-format modules you can have in a 22-space Synthesizers.com row. Specifically, it shows, (all dimensions in inches):
:The number of single space Synthesizers.com format modules.▼
:The number of (whole) MOTM format units available.▼
▲The mounting holes of MOTM-format modules are also placed at a slightly different vertical height to those on Synthesizer Dot Com modules. This means that if placing a MOTM-format module on the floor of a Synthesizer Dot Com cabinet its mounting holes will not reach the top rail completely. To counter this, make sure that any MOTM-format modules are centered in the rails before drilling mounting holes for them. The picture below shows in red the gap left in order to centre the module.
▲===Width Issues===
▲:number of single space Synthesizers.com format modules
▲:resulting space remaining (in inches) in cabinet
▲:number of (whole) MOTM format units available
▲:the gap (in inches) that will remain when the case is full
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Some combinations work better than others.
==Power
All modules from the 5U manufacturers need a +/- 15v power supply. [[Frac Rack]] modules and [[Wiard Synthesizer Company|Wiard]] 300 series also use +/- 15v. Some 5U manufacturers also need a 5v source, specifically Synthesizers.com and some of the newer MOTM modules from Synthesis Technology, e.g. the [[MOTM-650]].
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The other option would be to use a Cyndustries power distribution board, which provides connectors for 4 pin MOTM and 3 pin Modcan/Cyndustries. This could be wired to a suitable power supply using binding posts as with the MOTM distribution boards.
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===STG Soundlabs Distro Board ===
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