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Title: USB Mount Question
Post by: wp34 on March 26, 2012, 07:26:12 pm

I want to mount a couple of USB jacks under my CP.  I bought one of these from Amazon but am not really happy with the look of it. 

http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Go-28060USB-Female-Panel/dp/B001AW5MSM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1332804066&sr=8-2 (http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Go-28060USB-Female-Panel/dp/B001AW5MSM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1332804066&sr=8-2)

I'd like something with a more finished look like the one below but at a cheaper price.

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Waterproof-Panel-Mount-Female/dp/B000AA85BG/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b (http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Waterproof-Panel-Mount-Female/dp/B000AA85BG/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b)

I'm being anal because you probably won't even see this once the CP is mounted. 

Just curious if anyone has found a similar product or has some suggestions for me.

Title: Re: USB Mount Question
Post by: Green Giant on March 26, 2012, 08:23:13 pm

Something like this could work.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10307&cs_id=1030702&p_id=6438&seq=1&format=2 (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10307&cs_id=1030702&p_id=6438&seq=1&format=2)

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10307&cs_id=1030702&p_id=6437&seq=1&format=2 (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10307&cs_id=1030702&p_id=6437&seq=1&format=2)

Title: Re: USB Mount Question
Post by: nick3092 on March 26, 2012, 08:36:42 pm

I just bought an extension USB cable from MonoPrice, and flush mounted it on the front.  Took my RotoZip to it, and then applied epoxy from the back side.  Not the greatest picture, but you get the idea.  Actually doesn't look that bad in person.

Title: Re: USB Mount Question
Post by: Hoopz on March 26, 2012, 09:25:35 pm

A few options depending on what you want:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EHUSBABB/ (http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EHUSBABB/)
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Switchcraft/EHUSBABXPKG/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMttdt6ek4ZYDA56y5scH1aB (http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Switchcraft/EHUSBABXPKG/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMttdt6ek4ZYDA56y5scH1aB)
http://www.frontx.com/panel_mount.html (http://www.frontx.com/panel_mount.html)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200523&cm_re=usb_slot-_-12-200-523-_-Product (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200523&cm_re=usb_slot-_-12-200-523-_-Product)
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/dual-usb-ports-motherboard-cable-adapter-rear-panel-bracket-71824 (http://www.dealextreme.com/p/dual-usb-ports-motherboard-cable-adapter-rear-panel-bracket-71824)

Google term: neutrik usb

Title: Re: USB Mount Question
Post by: wp34 on March 26, 2012, 09:44:34 pm

Thanks for quick responses guys.

Hoopz - That sweetwater link is what I was looking for.   :cheers:

Title: Re: USB Mount Question
Post by: MTPPC on March 26, 2012, 10:32:47 pm

http://www.daleproaudio.com/p-7656-neutrik-nausb-w-b-reversible-usb-a-to-b-feedthrough-receptacle-black.aspx (http://www.daleproaudio.com/p-7656-neutrik-nausb-w-b-reversible-usb-a-to-b-feedthrough-receptacle-black.aspx)

A little cheaper. Post back if you can get the backorder dropshipped.

Title: Re: USB Mount Question
Post by: eds1275 on March 29, 2012, 10:46:08 am

Yeah those panel mount ones are slick. For an even more finished look, install them with a rivet gun instead of screws! I have ordered 80 of them recently in varying configurations [mic, usb, firewire] for my studio. Not looking forward to soldering :(