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Title: RCA jack plate
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on February 10, 2012, 12:18:32 PM: I want to retrofit a turntable with rca jacks and I need a jack plate. I would just drill holes in the wood chassis and mount the jacks there, but the wood is just over 1/4" thick and I can't find any jacks that will work. Anyway when I search for rca jack plates all I get are wall plates. Does anyone know if there is a company out there that manufactures jack plates that would work in my situation? If not, I'd love to hear recommendations on how to make my own.
Thanks,
Ed
Title: Re: RCA jack plate
Post by: Reverend on February 10, 2012, 03:07:40 PM: I would just pick up some material that would work like a small piece of aluminum or wood or plastic. Also, I have used these rca jacks in the past, they are surface mounted and very well made. http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=092-232] [url]http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=092-232 (http://[url)[/url]
Title: Re: RCA jack plate
Post by: Kingman on February 10, 2012, 06:46:09 PM: Rev...get an error on that link??? :o
Title: Re: RCA jack plate
Post by: bmwr75 on February 10, 2012, 07:28:17 PM: This might work.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=093-404 (http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=093-404)
Title: Re: RCA jack plate
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on February 10, 2012, 07:37:49 PM: I was actually thinking about doing xlr type connectors as a plan B. I could then build my own xlr to rca cables.
Title: Re: RCA jack plate
Post by: bmwr75 on February 10, 2012, 07:54:19 PM: Why make things more complicated?

I speak from experience. Have a few pro x-overs that all are XLR only. Pain in the ass using XLR to RCA cables since they are different from every other cable you got handy (me anyway).
Title: Re: RCA jack plate
Post by: Kingman on February 10, 2012, 09:19:44 PM: Quote from: bmwr75 on February 10, 2012, 07:54:19 PM
Why make things more complicated?

I speak from experience. Have a few pro x-overs that all are XLR only. Pain in the ass using XLR to RCA cables since they are different from every other cable you got handy (me anyway).
...AGREE!!! ;)
Title: Re: RCA jack plate
Post by: mbskeam on February 10, 2012, 10:06:15 PM: ratshack

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103234&numProdsPerPage=60#tabsetBasic (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103234&numProdsPerPage=60#tabsetBasic)
Title: Re: RCA jack plate
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on February 11, 2012, 09:14:10 AM: Quote from: mbskeam on February 10, 2012, 10:06:15 PM
ratshack

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103234&numProdsPerPage=60#tabsetBasic (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103234&numProdsPerPage=60#tabsetBasic)

All I see on that link is that it needs a 1/4" drill out. I don't see anything about the depth of a chassis it can be used in.
Title: Re: RCA jack plate
Post by: Reverend on February 11, 2012, 11:25:43 AM: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=092-232 (http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=092-232)
Title: Re: RCA jack plate
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on February 11, 2012, 11:38:55 AM: Quote from: Reverend on February 11, 2012, 11:25:43 AM
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=092-232 (http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=092-232)

I think that's gonna be my best option. Now to find a ground lug. On that note, why do TTs need a separate ground anyway. Why don't they just ground to the RCAs? Probably a dumb question... I'm just curious.
Title: Re: RCA jack plate
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on February 11, 2012, 12:23:24 PM: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=260-301 (http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=260-301)

What do you guys think about this? If I could remove the binding posts and put in RCAs it would work perfect. Only problem is I don't know how they are held in place...
Title: Re: RCA jack plate
Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on February 11, 2012, 03:11:19 PM: Quote from: Shape-shifter on February 11, 2012, 11:38:55 AM
Quote from: Reverend on February 11, 2012, 11:25:43 AM
Now to find a ground lug.

I used a single binding post when I did this. I can show you when you come get the fire wood if you want.
Title: Re: RCA jack plate
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on February 11, 2012, 03:47:53 PM: Quote from: markshan on February 11, 2012, 03:11:19 PM
Quote from: Shape-shifter on February 11, 2012, 11:38:55 AM
Quote from: Reverend on February 11, 2012, 11:25:43 AM
Now to find a ground lug.

I used a single binding post when I did this. I can show you when you come get the fire wood if you want.

Sounds good. I'm trying to get ideas online... but it would be nice to see a completed one in person.