Zorba the Geek wrote:...Michael, I see what you mean about not wanting to 'cut the cord', however for those like myself, who no longer use the d8b as part of their primary audio path (but rather as a headphone mixer or digital patchbay etc), we would happily re-purpose or 'cut' the large power cable, in order to make available the extended DAW functions Marc's d8b bridge would provide. As I mentioned however, maybe the best idea would be to purchase a spare large male multi-pin power connector & connect it to an external PSU in order to provide power to the console. A separate custom-made data cable for the control data would also have to be made up to communicate with the DAW.
George, as I wrote already earlier in one of my posts on this thread, it would be quite possible to 'cut the cord'. Additionally, I'm considering a dual serial-to-wLAN solution (not all of them are sluggish), there are a few on the market. Once Marc/Frank gets the thing done and I get their approval and support, I'd do some experiment with available solutions on the market - I have access to some.
For the PSU, I almost think of putting together a kit, a multipin would not be necessary. You could install the PSU right inside the desk and forget about the rack unit (provided fader calibration will be solved, as Marc wrote). A simple IEC power plug (like those on the PC) would replace the BFC - could be totally fanless, hence noiseless. How does that make you feel?
I for one, will keep the audio functions working - just pulled the codec board from my desk yesterday and it is laying on the desk next to me. I shall be installing EMI filters (as posted in the
other thread) to see if I can bring the noise down by a good 10-15 dB. I would be a happy camper, then. Shall be reporing on that in the next few days.
