Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 4:23 pm
Yeah. The NUC looks good. I reckon that would be the safest bet.
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Yes, that's something I was also thinking about. I've built a few digital signage displays for local factories here so I'm using Intel NUC mini PC's quite a bit for my installs. They get has hot as hell though. MicroATX is an option too with far more flexibility.keyboardcook wrote:I'ver done this sort of mod in the past, building x86 architecture into boards and fitting touchscreens to them- about 12 years ago. Hmmm. Think someone copied my idea??
Anyway, from experience the one thing I would say is keep in mind upgrade ability. As machines get faster etc etc.
What about looking at a nano PC inside the unit and a touchscreen on top. No big hole to cut that way, just a small hole for screen interface. It would ultimately give you more power, and would also give you the option of building in your audio card.
I'm sure if you dug deep enough into the access you could find 2 amps of a 12v signal to run it all!!
Thanks, I use a DI myself for these reasons, but was wondering how you built yours. E.g. can you still split the signal? It looks like you only have XLR outs now. I also would strongly suggest NOT using locking XLR connectors. While I agree it's bad if someone trips on your lead, it's a lot worse if it's locked to your board and the whole thing keels over. I'm speaking from experience here.keyboardcook wrote:Ground lift switch underneath.SanderXpander wrote:Do you have some kind of ground lift or phantom power protection going on? Just wondering what the benefit is since the regular Kronos outputs are already balanced.
Phantom protection is there as normally is a passive DI box as the transformer secondary doesn't run the primary.
Benefits of DI boxes?
Balanced jacks are all well and good.
A) On a long run across a stage, you will need very long leads, or specialist female to male jacks. Either ways, leads specific to one task
B) XLR's are usually in abundance, not specialist. Daisy chain to required length.
C) DI boxes allow you to split the signal- one to desk, one to backline
D) Low impedance signals generate less magnetic field, so extremely low risk of hum over greater distances.
F) I now have less leads to carry/maintain.worry about.
E) Just in this case, I love having the solid connection at the back panel of the Kronos. On a busy stage, having someone stand or trip on your jacks can be damaging. At least with the bigger locking XLR, the risk to danage of the keyboard internals is nullified.
I love it!keyboardcook wrote:Thought I would share. Have been wanting to do this since day one, but had to wait till my warranty expired!!!
Used an EMO E525 for the transformers and parts.
More hacks on the way!!!