[sdiy] Handy DIY tip #213

[Richard Wentk]

At 18:47 13/01/2003 -0800, Tim Ressel wrote:
>To all,
>
>When wiring the front panel of your spify new noise
>module, make sure you use 105% oxygen-free crystal
>covered wire manufactured in Sanfa Fe, New Mexico.
>This will ensure maximum fidelity of your noise.

Don't forget to make sure you have those cables installed the right way round!

Also:

Because bothersome static charges can become trapped during circuit 
assembly leading to a drastic degradation in signal quality, remember to 
use anti-static zap gun - the sort once provided for vinyl LPs - on your 
PCBs *and* your front panels before turning on the power.

Mains power is much cleaner between the hours of 2am and 5am, so only run 
your synth then.

It's very important to use thick strands of humungously expensive OFC cable 
for the power lead. (Ideally these should run directly from your home to 
the nearest nuclear power station, avoiding noise sources introduced by 
your local power grid.)

Including a switch to turn off all the LEDs and displays on a synth will 
lead to a drastic improvement in musicality.

Synthesizers which are made in weird shapes with cylinders, cones, 
triangles and stainless steel front panels are more musical than those 
which come in plain old boxes.

It's a good idea to bi- or even tri-wire your headphone and main output 
sockets for maximum drive and fidelity.

Don't run your synthesizer during the peak of the sunspot cycle. It only 
picks up more noise.

You're welcome too.

Richard