olisharp
I'm thinking about a modification to my Hercules mk2. I want to install 2 "line throughs" or "bypass" channels, like the Numark Virtual Vinyl and Rane Serato boxes have. The reason is so that I can still spin vinyl without having to switch on my laptop or unplug any cables. I'm currently planning on removing the 3.5mm TRS outputs (I never use them) and drilling some holes to mount the 4 RCA jacks needed. I think there should be space inside, but I haven't checked yet. As for wiring, I plan on wiring the "bypass" channels in parallel to the "Inputs" (1/2 & 3/4).
As I understand it this would be like having a pair of "RCA Y-splitters" between my turntables and the Hercules mk2, except that the "Y-splitters" are fixed to / inisde the Hercules mk2.
I don't see any reason this shouldn't work, but I haven't done electronics for a while so if anyone knows otherwise or thnks I'm missing something, please let me know!!
Also if anyone else has done this, do you have any tips?
If anyone else is inspired to do this modification and wants some pointers, let me know and I'll write a guide when I've done mine.
As I understand it this would be like having a pair of "RCA Y-splitters" between my turntables and the Hercules mk2, except that the "Y-splitters" are fixed to / inisde the Hercules mk2.
I don't see any reason this shouldn't work, but I haven't done electronics for a while so if anyone knows otherwise or thnks I'm missing something, please let me know!!
Also if anyone else has done this, do you have any tips?
If anyone else is inspired to do this modification and wants some pointers, let me know and I'll write a guide when I've done mine.
Inviato Mon 17 Dec 07 @ 4:15 pm
sbangs
i must warn you , that of course would void the warranty and may cause driver malfunctions if you open and rewire the unit
Inviato Sat 22 Dec 07 @ 6:11 pm
discobrian24
Why wouldnt you just use the Y splitters on the outputs on the MK@ so as to not void ur warranty
Inviato Sat 22 Dec 07 @ 9:21 pm
olisharp
On the subject of Driver malfunction, do you think disconnecting the 3.5mm trs output jacks would cause Driver problems? I've still not opened the unit to scope it out, but I imagine the 3.5mm outputs are just clones of the RCA outputs. I've had it for a while now and think the warranty may have run out by now. I'd rather do this than use splitters simply because it's a bit neater.
Inviato Sat 29 Dec 07 @ 4:26 pm
discobrian24
Gotcha and about the drivers, that I dont know.
Inviato Sat 29 Dec 07 @ 8:14 pm
djlex
if it works , don't fix it!
Inviato Thu 03 Jan 08 @ 1:01 am
olisharp
Just seen the Hercules Mk3, so this project has now been abandoned so I can sell my MK2 in a couple of months time!
Inviato Mon 21 Jan 08 @ 7:23 pm
spinnaJ
It ain't mk3...it the rmx;)
Inviato Tue 22 Jan 08 @ 1:13 am