ES-3 + ES-6 (6 channel ADAT in) + ES-7 expander (last 2 channels)… Plus burning all the HP, seems a less than elegant solution, not to mention ~$500ish cost. And you’re still only at 4 channels @ 96kHz…
I was also looking at the Befaco Hexmix + Hexpander:
That gives you 6x physical outputs w/ 1/4" jacks… But around $1000ish… AND a TON of HP eaten up… And more possible noise issues w/ cabling.
That’s why I’m just relocating my audio interface right next to the modular now and running 1/8" to 1/4" cables to the 8 physical inputs for the short term… Should be able to get 8x @ 96kHz…
The only problem might be noise issues which Scott @ Intellijel has been warning me about in support messages. I’m going to try it straight to the interface, but he’s suggesting I put a VCA, buffered mult or some other powered module as the last step in the chain to decouple the signal and help avoid noise issues.
It doesn’t seem there is a really clean solution for this out there… Why can’t I just be happy w/ stereo??? hahaha…
The buff module was only necessary for your query regarding the Octalink to connect cases. Going straight from a VCA to your interface with a short cable run should be fine.
@ScottMFR Thanks for clarification…Yeah, I just decided to relocate the interface closer and hopefully eliminate potential problems…
For clarification to others, I was planning on using the Octalink and a long ethernet cable (10-20’) over to a remote audio interface and then go octalink 1/8" to 1/4" to plug into the interface… Which led me down the rabbit hole of ADAT conversations and then here…
at the risk of side tracking this thread further, ill just conclude by saying that direct analog outputs are great but you still need preamps and A/D stage anyway, which for me im already using all of mine so thats why ADAT would be great
8 channels at 48k, is perfect for each 1U module. As mentioned, these could be daisy changed to provide another 8 channels.
In all my years of studio engineering, 24bit, 48K is the sufficient.
Anyways, the idea of this module was just something I feel many people could utilize with their 1U Intellijel systems. I’ll leave it in the hands of the Intellijel boys to further discuss.
I know this has been brought up a couple of times in the past but now that I am setting up my 104hp black case, I must say that I really would love me some 1u modules with black panels…
That 1U row really feels more like part of the case than a row of modules, so black seems like a natural.
To the folks at Intellijel - any thoughts on the likelihood of such a thing?
Just got a second 104HP 7U case and would be super stoked for a stereo out 1U (without the ins) that connects to the case jacks. Would be stellar to use the Pedal I/O on one pair of jacks and a Stereo Out on the other. Saw a thread a ways back requesting this and just wanted to reactivate this request in the thread. Keep up the great work, fam! <3
A stereo out 1U module would also open up the possibility of having 4 outs from your system! That with Planar for quadraphonic panning would be damn cool…
Sorry it took me so long to reply, I just noticed this. Here are some photos.
The first step was to pop out the rail separating the 1U space from the 3U space. The Erebus fits perfectly in this opening.
I wired the Erebus’ power to the spare 15v posts on the Intellijel power supply. I also wired the Erebus’ audio out to the Intellijel output jacks, but I had to relocate them to the back of the 7U case, as there wasn’t enough clearance to insert the Erebus synths into the case without doing major Erebus surgery. I wanted this mod to be as reversible as possible.
I had to use spacers like the brass ones in the picture to offset the synths from the back of the case. They are actually screwed in through the case back. You can see the screws in the shot showing the relocated audio outs.
Don’t remember seeing this earlier in this thread but a basic 1U “Recorder” module would be the JAM! Stereo In and a passthrough to Stereo Out. One button to stop/start record. Clock/trigger in to allow you capture loops if wanted.
At this point I use the Disting MK4 to record every single patch (def other options out there obv) and I now consider that an essential to any modular rig. Allows you to make a record!
Not sure if this one has been suggested yet, but this morning I was thinking it would be really cool to have a single strip from the Tetrapad as a 1U module.
I’m a recent owner of a 7U performance case - just wanted to give my support to the precision adder mockup Danjel posted earlier - that would be a really handy addition.
Additionally, adding some basic ‘jack centric’ concepts like logic/rectifiers/min-max, etc. would also be very welcome.
Super streamlined Stereo hookups to the rear jacks are also preferable… The current option just takes up too much real eastate for those of us that can’t use it as a complete solution (mixing multiple voices outside the box), but a simple fixed level adjust ala the Addac Pedal Integrator would be worth it to me for reduced clutter… But I get that may not have wide appeal.
