02/05/2024
Prototype is done man.
What we have is a fully grounded, shielded, and buffered interface system for 4 cable method hook up with DC power, using a single cat6 cable.
Board Box connections from top to bottom, left to right
*Chassis grounded guitar input on left.
*Guitar Main output to front row drive chain or modeling device input on right.
*FX loop send.
*TRS footswitch input.
*FX loop return, buffered send towards amp.
*Mains Return, buffered towards amp.
*Locking XLR style Ethercon connection on left.
*DC output, 2.1mm with lifted ground...
The amp end box connections from top to bottom,
left(front) to right(rear)
*Aux line out, buffered from FX send.
*FX loop send input, buffered towards board.
*FX loop return output.
*TRS footswitch output. *Mains Return to amp input.
*DC input. 2.1mm female.
*Locking XLR style Ethercon jack.
This build utilizes Neutrik 1/4" TR, TRS, and RJ45 connections.
This build is designed to be used with a particular model cat cable that is direct burial grade sleeving, made with 4 individually shielded, twisted pairs of stranded 23g oxygen free copper wire, that are then shielded again. Both ends are shielded. Soldered grounds, and Neutrik locking cable ends.
DC power is being supplied by a 9v 1700ma OneSpot....it provides power too to buffers and pedals. However the buffers can easily handle up to a 24v supply, and the DC jacks can be swapped with different sizes to more easily accommodate single units with 2.4mm jacks.
The cable is rated to handle 300volts. So direct 110v plugs can also be installed for those that prefer bricks.
Other connection configurations are also available
for modeling floor boards or custom setups.
Dual mains
Stereo fx loop
No footswitch.
This can also be installed directly into any amp or board unit with enough room to mount the RJ45 panel connector and still maintain the original connectivity options.
