MS-II Mid Side Matrix Construction Information

[Matty-T]

Im really bad at checking forums that I post on. But as far as the face plate, I got vintage potentiometer plates from ebay and all the little custom stick on signs came from here: https://www.legend-plates.com/
It ended up being cheaper than any quote I got to have the panel engraved.

[Sylvain]

Great work Matty!

Here are some pics of my build which is an integration of the MTC-MS-II and the EEQ. Front pannel is temporary, hence the shoddy symetry and text. But it sounds great! Five square switches are (L to R): Enc, Dec, M/S, Mid, Side bypasses.
I used Lorlin 12 step(11 actually) switches for Width and Tilt because they were less expensive than Elmas. I used 9k resistors and that is quite functional, but I will experiment with R values at some point to maybe find some "sweet spots".

Thanks again Wayne for your help!

[mediatechnology]

Beautiful work!

Where did you source the EAO-looking switches?
I saw those somewhere else recently as well and they look really nice.

[Sylvain]

Thanks Wayne!

The "EAO" lookalikes are from ebay. (Just search for: push button switch led 16mm)They are not the same solid feel as EAOs, but they work fine and they are about 1/10th the price of the reel thing.
One thing I discovered when wiring them to the MS2, is that they are advertised as LED switches but they are NOT. When I hooked them up to the MS2, the leds would not work. After opening one, I discovered they are (tiny)incandescent bulbs. But it was easy to replace them with LEDs.(3.5mm) So now they light-up as expected.

[benewell]

Wow... Beautiful work, kudos Matty and Sylvain!

I couldn't resist sharing as well. Thank you all for your help and guidance, It turned even out better than expected!

I used the MTC-IGFO, MSII, and 2 Insert Switcher boards to create this Master Console, as well as a velleman K8042 kit for powering the insert switcher relays. Elma Rotary Switches for gain, width, and tilt, NKK push buttons (and 3 position switches for Filters), and front panel + case from Front Panel Express. It's very quiet, clean, and does everything that I need to... and more. I'd be happy to answer any questions or assist if I can be of help!

Brian

[mediatechnology]

Thank you for sharing Brian. Nice work!
Want to finish mine?

Those of you that want referrals to build stuff chime in.
I'm always getting asked.

[benewell]

Thank you!

I was supposing more of an online "tech support" more than in person building
As building is more of a hobby, my limited expertise and days (weeks) of troubleshooting may not be suitable in the wild...

[Sylvain]

Wow!
Very nice work all arround Brian. Nice front panel too!
I hope to evolve mine into something like yours someday with the i/o matrix and igfo.

I like those small square push button switches. Might I ask you who makes those?

Sylvain

[benewell]

Thank you for the kind words Sylvain!

I used NKK's HB Series of Illuminated switches -> https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/nk ... cycode=USD


Brian

[Sylvain]

Thanks Brian!
I was looking for something like that for another project.

Sylvain