MOTM

Why don't we all use a custom made cable, (or synthtech can easily 
make it), and use an ordinary 1/4 stereo jack, three poles are enough 
for MIDI IN and looks or mounting won't be a problem.. it might seem 
strange to read "MIDI IN" in a jack plug but, since we are not going 
to patch and repatch these kind of MIDI connections, this solution 
might be very simple.
Enrico     

--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "strohs56k <strohs@e...>" <strohs@e...> 
wrote:
> 
> I used some of these on a project - they are from DGS/Deltron and 
> Mouser has some stock.  The nice thing is these mount into a round 
> hole with a keying notch.  As you can see in the picture Larry 
posted, 
> these have a long threaded metal body and a hex nut for mounting.  
> Installing on a thick panel should not be a problem.  They look 
pretty 
> good as they do not have the "football" ears like most panel mount 
> DINs.
> 
> Part # 164-2522 for black body
> Part # 16HR655 for nickel body
> 
> Paul - I definitely think you should order a few to evaluate.  The 
> only potential disadvantage is the plastic portion is gray as 
opposed 
> to black - I think this would look fine though.  Black inserts 
might 
> be available as a manufacturing option - but I'm pretty sure the 
ones 
> Mouser stocks are gray.
> 
> 
> --- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "J. Larry Hendry" <jlarryh@i...> wrote:
> > Here is one for consideration.  This is the one James Richardson 
> sent me
> > from the UK. I have no idea of the source.
> > 
> > Front view:
> > http://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/misc/front.jpg
> > Side view:
> > http://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/misc/side.jpg
> > Anti-rotation stop (i.e. hole not exactly round)
> > http://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/misc/stop.jpg
> > 
> > Larry