Updated: 12 March 2010.

Since this website was created in October 2009, I have had a number of requests to do wiring so, I will list some of the things I have done just in case you need anything!

While compiling pictures for this menu I do regret not having taken more pictures of past wiring projects since the late 80's!!!

Patchbay and panels.

Below: SSL 96 way console extension patchbay wired with Brandrex twin screened cable and held together with lacing cord. I have all these bits in stock (patchbays, cable and sleeves).

Below: 96 way DL (DL2-96P) wired with 32 pair cable to standard SSL pinout within a modified EDAC 90 way backshell (cable clamp omitted for clarity). The black sheathing is not the cheap Rigaine version but a superior higher melting temperature type. The sleeves are Hellerman black H20 x 20 mm for the twin screens and green TH10 (thin wall) versions for the draiin wires.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below: Some pictures of a test jig showing 9 to 50 way connectors including Amphenol 24, 36 and 50 way connectors. I also designed and machined the panel. The rear view shows the coloured ribbon cable used wired to RS stripboard which connects to the main test jig switches (picture to follow).

 

Below: Pictures of the audio multiway connectors for the same test jig (not quite finished) showing 20 to 120 way Edac type connectors wired with twisted triplet 7/0.2 wires (red, black and green) to RS stripboard. Like the SSL patchbay shown before, lacing cord has been used (influenced by Neve looming ideas).

 

 

Prototype and custom wiring.

Below are the component and wiring views of a prototype centre section PCB for the original Focusrite Forte Console. This would have been for console number 3 if the company had survived!!!!

Below: A staggered wire join in a 12 way overall screened cable (not finished). The objective was to keep the join area as low profile as possible without creating a bulge in the cable which was being used for firework displays. I use clear heatshrink for terminations so the joints can be seen!