MOTM

> Dave Bradley wrote:
> OK, so when you plug in the jack, the pot retracts into the panel; you
have
> a specially made knob for it that collapses down to the size of the
shaft.
> That way, all VISIBLE controls operate at all times. Or, you could just
grey
> it out when it's not available (Windows joke).
> Uh, never mind.

OK, let me play this game.  As much as I totally love both of Dave's
suggestions,  I don't think they are practical.  I am certain Paul could
design the retracting option.  However, I am certain that I cannot afford
it.  I don't like option # 2 because MOTM is one place in my electronics
that I don't want Bill Gates involved. <grin>  Thanks for the humor Dave.

However, seriously, here is one more thought without specifying how it
would work (Paul figures that out)

8 jacks
8 pots
no 6:1 3:2 switch
Function is so that with only the A output plugged in it functions 6:1. But
with each master controlling the respective three it would for separate
operation.  When B output is plugged in the masters separate into both A
and B outputs.  So instead of a 6:1 or 3:2, It would really be a 3:2:1 or
3:2.

If this ideas sucks, don't blame me, I admit to not knowing anything.

One more thought and then I will shut up on the subject (I love this
process of idea sharing).  How about if one of the master pots has a push
pull switch on the shaft.  When you pull that knob out, it becomes disabled
as the second master and converts the mixer to 6:1.  The violation of MOTM
rule that all controls must function is not resolved as "pull to disable
for 6:1" is a feature.  Paul, can you find those swell pots with  switches?
 Even a rotary switch at the lower end of the operating range could have a
tick marked "6:1" or "disabled" or something cute. on the panel.

Larry Hendry