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New Board Completed

#21
DumpsterDave said:
1. I don't think anybody needs an interface. If I was buying something non-custom it would be THIS.

2. The power connectors are Invalid Link Removed.

5. The multicolored RCA connectors are cut off and thrown away, which leaves you with 3 black cables that are 5 feet long each. Starting with 5 foot lengths was long enough. The longest power run was under 30 inches.
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I see that the connectors are neutrik but there is a box just above the interface that the connectors sit in- what is that?

Can you explain the concept of the interface just a bit more.... I don't quite get what it does for you or what the link above would do for me....

again, thanks!!
 
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Super nice board OP! Very well done. I'm getting ready to do ll custom cables on mine too.
I'm not him, but...

stevensivak said:
I see that the connectors are neutrik but there is a box just above the interface that the connectors sit in- what is that?
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There is no box they are sitting in other than the interface. The interface has a PowerCon input (where it's connected now) and a PowerCon output (on the right side with nothing connected at the moment)

The power cable comes out of the VL PP2+ with the standard IEC connection and rather than having the standard 3 prong connector the PowerCon was put on.

The PowerCon is connected to the interface box so all of the pedal board connections meet at one place. This way all of the connections that need to be made to the pedal board are in the same place. Connect your bass, connect you amp, hook up the power and you're done.

Can you explain the concept of the interface just a bit more.... I don't quite get what it does for you or what the link above would do for me....
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Like I mentioned above, it's just a place for all of the connections to come together. It makes things nice and neat. OP obviously put a lot of thought into this board and a lot of time to make it a reality. I'm guessing that he also has a custom cable built that has power and audio connections built in so he only has one cable running along the floor back to his amp (totally speculation on my part, but I'd have it if I built this board)

The link to the Empress Buffer is a similar non custom solution. It doesn't feature the PowerCon, but you can connect your bass directly to it, your amp directly to it, your tuner directly to it, and use the built in loop for all of your pedals. All of your connection points in one place...

Bottom line is, if you don't think you "need" it you don't.
 
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Dave W said:
Super nice board OP! Very well done. I'm getting ready to do ll custom cables on mine too.
I'm not him, but...

There is no box they are sitting in other than the interface. The interface has a PowerCon input (where it's connected now) and a PowerCon output (on the right side with nothing connected at the moment)

The power cable comes out of the VL PP2+ with the standard IEC connection and rather than having the standard 3 prong connector the PowerCon was put on.

The PowerCon is connected to the interface box so all of the pedal board connections meet at one place. This way all of the connections that need to be made to the pedal board are in the same place. Connect your bass, connect you amp, hook up the power and you're done.

Like I mentioned above, it's just a place for all of the connections to come together. It makes things nice and neat. OP obviously put a lot of thought into this board and a lot of time to make it a reality. I'm guessing that he also has a custom cable built that has power and audio connections built in so he only has one cable running along the floor back to his amp (totally speculation on my part, but I'd have it if I built this board)

Bottom line is, if you don't think you "need" it you don't.
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Dave, thanks for chiming in. You've pretty much hit the nail on the head! For the time being, I've chosen to leave the power cable out of the snake to avoid any noise issues that are common when running audio cables and power cables parallel to each other in close proximity. I may explore [This invalid link has been removed] option in the future.

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#27
Dave W said:
Hmm. That's interesting. I'm probably heading up to Redco tomorrow to grab a few supplies for my board and I may grab some of this just to try it out. I'll have to see how flexible and thick it actually is before I decide on it, but it seems like a decent option.
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A while back I emailed Chris @ Redco about the same concerns with this cable.

Me: "Do you guys see people buying this for use as a pedalboard snake? For instance.... power from a rack to a pedal board and then two audio signals between the rack and the pedalbaord."

Chris: "I haven’t. It is rather large cable so that may be an issue. Also, it is foil shield so not intended to me moved often."

He didn't' offer any alternatives. I am not really worried about the bulk of the cable. I'd imagine this cable is actually less bulky than my snake would be if I ran the power cable through it. If you think about it, snap a photo of this cable next to a standard 1/4". I'd love to see a comparison size wise. I'd also really like to know how flexible this stuff is. Can it be loosely and easily coiled? I totally get what he is saying about the foil shielding, however the Redco website advertises this for "DJ" and "Tour" applications and that this cable "provide(s) a portable and neat solution." To me this implies that moving/coiling/storing on a regular to semi-regular basis would be ok. $3.60/foot is a little pricey to gamble with.
 
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#30
Sheesh! And I thought I was moving up in the world because I got a Pedaltrain Jr last week to replace my piece of plywood sprayed black and was able to tuck cables under it. There's no way in heck I could ever find the patience to wire a board up that neatly, but it darn sure looks good!
 
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#32
One Cable At A Time

[chorus]
I'd wire it one cable at a time
Every cable cost more than a dime
You'll know it's my board when I gig through your town

I'm gonna play through cables that go for a mile
I'm gonna drive all the hot chicks really wild
'Cause I'll have the only board like this around.

[verse]
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#35
Risers are easy to build. Go get a cheap piece of 3/4" or 1/2" wood and cut off sections of it, then paint it black and slap hook velcro on one side, loop on the other. Made a couple last night my own self.
 
#40
Blu bro said:
are the pedals velcroed to the board? screwed or permanantly glued?
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3M Dual Lock. You can turn that board upside down and shake the hell out of it and those pedals aren't going anywhere.

FretNoMore said:
Another question; from the shadows in the picture it looks like you have some kind of riser under the pedals in the middle and back rows?
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JimmyM said:
Risers are easy to build. Go get a cheap piece of 3/4" or 1/2" wood and cut off sections of it, then paint it black and slap hook velcro on one side, loop on the other. Made a couple last night my own self.
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Yes, I made risers. Used the extra wood after cutting the board to size. I'll remove all the pedals and post a picture this evening.
 

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