Neutron - and maybe other modulars - how sensitive are patch outs for breakage?
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 6426 posts since 22 Jan, 2005 from Sweden
Hi
Thinking of getting a second Neutron, and also see some second hand out there.
But not sure about if anybody actually connected an out to another out - if that breaks etc.
It's a lot to test if to check it is ok before purchase.
Is this stuff protected and fool proof?
I the days I was doing electronics there was this open collector versions of various chips - that always feed through a resistor from +V, so nothing much happend if you connect two. Transistor never drive anything but to ground.
If somebody did connect an out to an out on Neutron - and poof, or?
Or rather safe to buy second hand, is my drift?
Thanks.
Thinking of getting a second Neutron, and also see some second hand out there.
But not sure about if anybody actually connected an out to another out - if that breaks etc.
It's a lot to test if to check it is ok before purchase.
Is this stuff protected and fool proof?
I the days I was doing electronics there was this open collector versions of various chips - that always feed through a resistor from +V, so nothing much happend if you connect two. Transistor never drive anything but to ground.
If somebody did connect an out to an out on Neutron - and poof, or?
Or rather safe to buy second hand, is my drift?
Thanks.
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- addled muppet weed
- 105862 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
well all electrical equipment could possibly fail even under perfect usage, the risk is the same as buying anything second hand.
you're trusting the seller to be honest.
you're trusting the seller to be honest.
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- KVRAF
- 2382 posts since 16 Jan, 2013
Considering how cheap the Neutron already is, how much are you saving buying a used one? And is that saving worth the peace of mind you'd get buying a new one?
I don't know if Behringer have any kind of protection in their circuit but bearing in mind how they cut all possible corners to keep the price down I wouldn't bank on it.
I don't know if Behringer have any kind of protection in their circuit but bearing in mind how they cut all possible corners to keep the price down I wouldn't bank on it.
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- KVRAF
- 7540 posts since 7 Aug, 2003 from San Francisco Bay Area
I would hope that they’ve added reverse protection to patch points exposed in the matrix. Obviously you never want to patch an out to an out. That being said, I think you’re unlikely to blow anything if you patch it wrong, although I haven’t seen their schematics. I’ve been using Eurorack modular since 1996, and I’ve never damaged a module.
Incomplete list of my gear: 1/8" audio input jack.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 6426 posts since 22 Jan, 2005 from Sweden
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 6426 posts since 22 Jan, 2005 from Sweden
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 6426 posts since 22 Jan, 2005 from Sweden
Thanks.
Just see more potential risk than any ordinary synth - the patch matrix is such essential part of Neutron - and every ability to just connect a cable anywhere.
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- KVRAF
- 2382 posts since 16 Jan, 2013
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- addled muppet weed
- 105862 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
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- KVRer
- 15 posts since 27 Nov, 2016
Have you checked out Sonic Lab on youtube? Nick Batt does a review of loads of gear. That's what I did when looking around.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 6426 posts since 22 Jan, 2005 from Sweden
I have watched some reviews on synths from him, good stuff. Thanks.argfinessex wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:01 am Have you checked out Sonic Lab on youtube? Nick Batt does a review of loads of gear. That's what I did when looking around.
Just did not see technical things like if sensitive if connecting an out to an out, or silly mistakes that could happen.
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- KVRer
- 15 posts since 27 Nov, 2016
I have a feeling I heard that you do have to be a bit careful but can't be sure which synth it was. Sorry I can't be more help.lfm wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:26 amI have watched some reviews on synths from him, good stuff. Thanks.argfinessex wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:01 am Have you checked out Sonic Lab on youtube? Nick Batt does a review of loads of gear. That's what I did when looking around.
Just did not see technical things like if sensitive if connecting an out to an out, or silly mistakes that could happen.
I think as it's so cheap then caution be advised.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 6426 posts since 22 Jan, 2005 from Sweden
Sounds like good advice - and double reason not to do second hand purchases on these units. You are not saving a fortune....
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- KVRer
- 15 posts since 27 Nov, 2016
if you're saving £200+, then yes, it's worth it, but other wise by the time you take account of guarantees with new, often it isn't with cheap stuff.