rob.d Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 As said of mixer flight cases? Ive come across the word a couple of times this week, and I've never heard it before. I notice it has been used in discussion here before, but there is no definition. Is it some sort of multipin connector, like a d sub or one of those edac things, so as one doesnt have to do a lot of plugging in of XLR's? Cheers folks Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peternewman Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 It's a wooden box with a hinge at the back of the mixer, for protecting the tails of the multicore, it would also allow you to use a multipin disconnect and leave the spider in the box. Or at least that's a lampie's definition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.d Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 So is the "spider" the name for the multipin connector to the vast array of XLR's (or a lampie's equivalent) plugged into the back of the mixer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lewis Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 So is the "spider" the name for the multipin connector to the vast array of XLR's (or a lampie's equivalent) plugged into the back of the mixer? Lampies have "spiders" (probably because there's usually 6 'legs'!) Audio have "tails" for their multicores. Perhaps because they resemble a "cat o' nine tails" ? You will find references to both 'dog box' and 'dog kennel'. They key thing is that it allows the multicore to be left plugged up when the desk is cased (obviously it needs a multipin connector on the cable!). This saves quite a bit of time when setting up and tearing down - you can connect 48 inputs and perhaps 12 outputs plus numerous inserts in just two big multipins. Bliss! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbsy Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Not bad for a lampie! The only thing I'd add is that it's often (though far from always) an integral part of the flight case and therefore not necessarily wood. Basically, it's just an enclosed space (with cable opening(s) and hinged access enclosing the mixer's connectors and allowing some cable management away from busy fingers in the crowd. Hmmm...just had a thought. THIS POST in the "Show your Show" thread sort of shows a dog box behind the Midas mixer at Fairport Convention's Cropredy festival this year. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.d Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 Yeh, I'm familiar with the technique, and yes, great idea. Like I say, I'd never heard the phrase. Thanks for your wordlage, chaps. Much obliged. QED! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Si Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Some case manufacturers prefer to call them a more descriptive thing such as Cable Compartments, but I think that's a little boring. Lampies have "spiders" (probably because there's usually 6 'legs'!) Maybe they should therefore be called "insects" since spiders are Arachnids and thus have 8 legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Beech Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Go back to sleep Si. better still, write it up on the Blue room Wiki. then go back to sleep To add, I know a number of dog boxes that dont (or at least didn't) leave holes for the desk lamps. I think Mr Lewis may know of one of these too! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djw1981 Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Never heard them called dog boxes, only rat traps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerr Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 FWIW on this side of the pond they are dog houses. If it is not enclosed, it may be referred to as a cable tray. Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghance Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 but why Dog? I don't keep dogs in the back of my desk? just think of the mess.. let alone what the animal protection people would have to say about it.. usually just got a set of tails, a 58 and if its the monitor desk a packet of B&H for the band to ponce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Beech Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 tails, 58 and b&h box it is then :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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