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Chassis mount xlr and power to odessey road case.
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Chassis mount xlr and power to odessey road case.

RyanC721 7:17 PM - 5 January, 2019
Anyone have any tips so I don’t crack the wood or anything ? Do I mount the power on the other side or can I do it 2 inches from the xlrs? I don’t want to screw up my $300 road case.
Logisticalstyles 9:22 PM - 5 January, 2019
I tried to do this with an IEC power connector and 1/4" connectors. The 1/4" connectors was a poorly though out solution. I should have done XLR or recessed RCAs. I never really finished the project. I mounted the connectors but never hooked my turntables up to them. I may eventually finish the project.

BTW the wood never cracked when I was using my power drill and saw to cut the holes.
DJ Reflex 10:04 PM - 5 January, 2019
Dremel Tool (router bit) works well. And yes, you can mount the power on the same side as the XLR connections.
DJ Guayo 2:03 PM - 8 January, 2019
i would opt for a powercon connector for power. it locks in place and you don't have to worry about it coming loose.
DJ Reflex 4:16 AM - 9 January, 2019
^^ Good point, but IEC is way more common if you need one in a pinch. I accidentally left my powercon cable home once and was panicked before the gig. I had to scalp one off a light fixture for the night. IEC area dime a dozen. Be sure to carry spares!
DJ Guayo 9:55 PM - 10 January, 2019
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^^ Good point, but IEC is way more common if you need one in a pinch. I accidentally left my powercon cable home once and was panicked before the gig. I had to scalp one off a light fixture for the night. IEC area dime a dozen. Be sure to carry spares!


Great point. I always carry spare and even keep a few in my ride just in case.
DJ JulioYEG 2:26 AM - 11 January, 2019
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^^ Good point, but IEC is way more common if you need one in a pinch. I accidentally left my powercon cable home once and was panicked before the gig. I had to scalp one off a light fixture for the night. IEC area dime a dozen. Be sure to carry spares!

they are so expensive i made my own buddys a electrician gave me as much cable as i wanted. made some 5s 10s 15s 25s and 50 footers cost me $160 bucks well worth it if you have moving heads and use totems