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1. Behringer Micromix MX400 Ultra Low-Noise 4-Channel Line Mixer,Black
- Ultra-compact 4-channel line mixer
- Highest sonic quality even at maximum output level
- Input Level control for each channel
- Power adapter included
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3. Greenlee 11426 Tool
Leading manufacturer of high-quality toolsTrusted and used by experts, professionals and those who know qualityProven and Tested for durabilty and function in real world job site conditionsSeven US Based Manufacturing FacilitiesUnited States Workforce
4. OSTENT Real RGB Scart Cable Cord TV AV Lead for Sony PS1 PS2 PS3 Slim PAL Console
- RGB video output gives superior quality pictures, while the AV box gives you additional sound output options
- This scart cable with AV box is especially designed to provide a superior connection between your PS2 console and your TV.
- Will display import games in color, providing TV is RGB compatible
- Replace your broken / bad connection cable
- Cable Length: approximate 180cm
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5. eBoot 100 Pieces Adhesive Cable Clips Wire Clips Cable Wire Management Wire Cable Holder Clamps Cable Tie Holder for Car, Office and Home
- CONCEALING & PROTECTION OF FLOOR CABLE: The black floor cable cover can successfully conceal and protect cables, cords as well as wires, which is conducive to maintenance of keeping the floor areas clean and safe. Therefore, it can effectively prevent cables, cords and wires from being exposed under external environment.
- SAFE & NON-TOXIC MATERIAL: This type of floor cord protector is made of PVC which is proved to be strong, tough, non-toxic and slight smell material for people to use. In addition, PVC does not conduct electricity and it is an excellent substance to use for electrical applications.
- LENGTH, WIDTH & HEIGHT: Each unit of this floor cable protector is 6.5 feet long, the height is 0.67 inches and the external width is 3.27 inches. It’s long and wide enough to cover the cables, wires or cords well. Please check the size of your cables or cords first before placing an order.
- YELLOW WARNING LINE: There is two bright yellow stripes runs along on the top of the floor cable cover for its visibility and safety, thus it serves as a warning role to tell people to pay attention to that sign and in case of tripping over by accident.
- IDEAL FOR INDOORS & OUTDOORS: The floor cable cover or cord proctor can be used as electrical cable protector or extension cord cover, which definitely perfects for both indoors and outdoors surroundings like home, office, workshop, warehouse, concert or any other outdoor environment.
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6. VELCRO Brand ONE-WRAP Cable Ties | 100Pk | 8 x 1/2" Black Cord Organization Straps | Thin Pre-Cut Design | Wire Management for Organizing Home, Office and Data Centers
- WIRE ORGANIZING SELF BUNDLING TIES - Get organized fast with these simple to use, self-fastening thin ties that will contain and store cords and wires quickly and safely; Secure large cords and bulky cables with ease for a neat finish
- WIRE AND CORD MANAGEMENT - These bundling ties are ideal fasteners for cord organization, wire management, and securing loose or extra-long cords out of the way to eliminate tripping hazards
- STRONG AND REUSABLE - Strong, trusted, and used by data and network centers across the globe; These fasteners can be easily reused and repositioned; Allows convenient access when arranging computer, appliances and electronic wires
- PRE-CUT AND EASY TO USE - These pre-cut ties stay firmly in place with an easy to use slotted head; simply insert the rounded end through the hole and pull the strap tight; it firmly wraps onto itself for a secure hold
- INDOOR OR OURDOOR USE - With multi-use options for the home, shed, garage or office, these thin ties can safely be used indoors or outdoors for your organizing and storage needs
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7. Mediabridge EZ Cable Bundler (6 Feet) - 0.75" Width - (4) Adjustable Clips Included with This Flexible & Expandable Cable Management Sleeve (Part# CM1-20-06B)
NEAT & TIDY: Say goodbye to cluttered cabling eyesores that are impossible to ignore. This EZ cable organizer will keep your wiring setup organized and tangle-free. Round edges ensure it won’t scuff up the room either.EXPANDABLE: Expands to fit a wide variety of cable gauges, ranging from thin pho...
8. StarTech.com 2U Server Rack Shelf - Universal Vented Cantilever Tray for 19" Network Equipment Rack & Cabinet - Heavy Duty Steel - 50lb - 16" Deep (CABSHELFV)
Universal 19'' fit: This 2U vented server rack mount shelf is designed to fit virtually any 19in server rack and can accommodate an internal depth of 16 inch (406 millimeter) for your data, IT, networking or other non-rack mount equipment.Maximize ventiliation: The vented shelf plate on the cantilev...
9. CyberPower OR700LCDRM1U Smart App LCD UPS System, 700VA/400W, 6 Outlets, AVR, 1U Rackmount,Black
700VA/400W Battery backup uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system – This simulated sine wave UPS with line interactive topology uses Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to protect against under-voltages and over-voltages6 NEMA 5 15R outlets: (4) battery backup and surge protected outlets, (2) sur...
10. Eliminator Stage Light Accessory, Original Version (E107)
ON AND OFF POWER CONTROL CENTER: When a power switch is glowing, the power outlet on the rear of the unit that matches the switch will be active.RELIABLE RACK MOUNT POWER CENTER: The e-107 weighs for 4 lbs. with dimensions of 2”(H) x 6”(W) x 21”(D) and a supply voltage of 120V.8 ON AND OFF SW...
11. Ubiquiti US-24 Unifi Switch, White
- Ubiquiti Networks networks Unifi switch 24-port
- Switching Capacity:52 Gbps
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12. NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108) - Desktop, and ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Protection
- 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Simple plug-and-play setup with no software to install or configuration needed
- Supports desktop or wall mount placement
- Lifetime Limited Hardware Warranty, Next Business Day Replacement, and 24/7 chat with a NETGEAR expert
- Energy efficient design compliant with IEEE802.3az
- Silent operation ideal for noise sensitive environment
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13. ARRIS SURFboard (8x4) DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem, approved for Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity & more (SB6141 Black)
Approved on Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum (Charter, Time Warner, Brighthouse Networks), Cox, Mediacom, Suddenlink and most other US Cable Internet Providers. NOT compatible with Verizon, AT&T or Centurylink. REQUIRES Internet ServiceWired modem only. Does not include WiFi router or VOIP Telephone adapte...
14. ExtremeMod 4 Pin Molex to 2 x 3 Pin Male Computer Case Fan Power Connector Y-Splitter Adapter Cable
- Dual sided 4 pin Molex connector
- Only 2 wires present on 4 pin connector, 12v and ground
- Allows connection to two 3 pin type fans
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15. uxcell Computer PC Fan 12V 4 Pin to 5V USB 2.0 Adaptor Connector Cable Cord Wire
- Bpa-free
- Lifetime warranty
- Maintains temperatures for hours
- One 16 ounce Hydro Flask wide mouth light blue drink container
- Pro-grade metal
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16. Brother Genuine P-touch TZE-S231 Label Tape, 1/2" (0.47") Extra Strength Adhesive Laminated P-touch Tape, Black on White, Laminated for Indoor or Outdoor Use, Water Resistant, 26.2 Feet (8M), Single-Pack
DURABLE P-TOUCH LABELS - Brother Genuine P-touch TZeS231 half-inch laminated tape is resistant to water, durable, and will not smear or smudge. In addition, it’s grease, grime and even temperature resistant.EASY TO APPLY - The split back design of Brother P-touch tape is simple to remove, peel and...
17. Brother Genuine P-touch TZE-FX231 Tape, 1/2" (0.47") Wide Flexible-ID Laminated Tape, Black on White, Best Suited for Wire Wrapping and Frlagging, Water-Resistant, 0.47" x 26.2' (12mm x 8M), TZEFX231
- BLACK ON WHITE: Crisp text and bold print make identifying and labeling things easy and hassle free.
- SUPERIOR QUALITY: Trust in the premium quality and ease of use of Brother TZeFX231 label tape for the reliability you depend on, no matter what you're labeling.
- STRONG ADHESIVE: With a unique adhesive process, Brother Genuine label tape is flexible and sticks strong, without leaving a residue.
- INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE: Labels hold tight to surfaces, including hot and cold. They resist moisture and dirt, making them great for indoor and outdoor applications.
- COMPATIBLE WITH BROTHER LABEL MAKERS: PTD200, PTD210, PTD215E, PTD400, PTD400AD, PTD600, PTD600VP, PTH100, PTH110, PTP300BT, PTP700, PTP710BT and more.
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18. Wire Tracker Meterk RJ11 RJ45 Line Finder Handheld Cable Tester Multifunction Cable Check Wire Measuring Instrument for Network Maintenance Collation, Telephone Line Test, Continuity Checking
▲WIRE TRACING FUNCTION: Trace RJ11, RJ45, cables or other metal wire (via adapter). EASY & CONVENIENT TO OPERATE: Work perfectly when the RJ11 RJ45 cable is on power.▲STATUS OF TELEPHONE LINE TEST: Test the working status of the telephone line(idle, ringing, and off-hook) and judge TIP and RING ...
19. AVB Cable AM-1000-BK 1 x 1 Adhesive Cable Tie Holder, Black, Sold 100/ Pack
A Must Buy Item.Built To Last.Great Item To Give as A Gift.
20. Belkin Cord Concealer with Double-Sided Adhesive Tape (Gray, 6 Feet)
- Cord concealer for floors and countertops hides unsightly cable clutter
- Conceals cords to eliminate tripping hazards
- Flexible material can be wrapped around corners and furniture
- Can be easily cut to any desired length. Guards against fraying from foot traffic
- Includes double-sided adhesive tape. Practical cable management solution for home or office
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The below is all a reflection of my daily use tools.
You may also want to look into J-hooks to either screw to the walls, or attach to the drop ceiling support wires if you don't have a good route already. This one is something you can build into the cost of each job, but you should always keep a few on hand just in case.
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As u/Craigerrs said, the SCART spec can vary from TV to TV especially if it's a cheaper one. Short answer for the PS2 is that you want the TV to support RGB over SCART, then you need to get yourself a Playstation RGB SCART Cable
I can't remember offhand, but I think you need to enable RGB output in the Playstation menu.
For other devices; if it is capable of outputting RGB, you'll almost certainly be able to get this into your TV through SCART regardless of the connector on the other end.
Further detail about the connector:
SCART was a very nifty and clever connector for the analogue A/V age; the analogue equivalent of HDMI in many ways. It supported multiple video signal types, multi-channel audio, and comprehensive control signals through a single 21-pin connector and cable.
French invention from late 70s but became widely used throughout Europe and Middle East (basically PAL zones) by late 80s. I'm in UK and it was ubiquitous here in 90s (still offered as a single connector on some flat screen TVs to this day).
The three most commonly supported video signals supported by the SCART connector were composite (OK), S-Video (Better), and RGB (Best). RGB was especially good for anything involving computer graphics (such as games consoles, home computers and on screen graphics from Set Top Boxes). You could connect SCART to SCART, or any supported signal on a different connector wired to a SCART connector at the other end (eg 3xRCA for composite video and stereo audio, plus an S-Video connector at one end, with SCART at the other)
The control elements are largely defunct now unless you are connecting compatible equipment with a SCART connector but they supported input switching (start playing a tape in your VCR, and the TV would switch on from standby and switch to the correct input and back again once you switch the VCR off).
A set top box could send a signal to a VCR to start and stop recording at appropriate times, a VCR or DVD player could set the TV to switch to the appropriate aspect ratio for the content playing, etc.
There were various other functions such as bidirectional signals but one which was useful in reducing cable clutter was the ability to daisy chain devices and pass through signals. For example, you have a TV, VCR, Satellite receiver, and DVD Player. You want to be able to see all of these on the TV, and you want to be able to record programmes from the satellite receiver. Normally that would be a longer cable from every device to the TV, plus a cable from the satellite receiver to the VCR. To further complicate matters, cheaper TVs often only had 2 or even 1 SCART input. One way around this would be to connect the DVD player to the 2nd SCART on the satellite receiver, then connect the 1st Sat SCART to 2nd SCART on the VCR, then the 1st SCART from VCR to TV. One less cable overall, shorter cables in daisy chain rather than rats nest of longer cables, and fewer SCART sockets required on the TV. It might not seem like much but given how chunky good quality SCART cables and connectors could be, the space saving could make a difference.
I'm going to stop now as I'm sure I've bored most people to tears about SCART but it was an incredible connector with a lot of functionality, you could make your own cables to precise length and requirements, and it even supported HD making it more convenient than 5xRCA for Component plus audio but this was very limited as HDMI was on the march.
Here is a brief step by step on how to somewhat tame this birds nest of spaghetti.
Some other things I would say is, put your UPS outside of the entertainment center, those things take up a ton of space and are heavy. If you ever need to unplug something or change the battery it will be very inconvenient. I would place it right next to the entertainment center or behind it. Also consider using double sided 3M foam tape to mount your switch upside down underneath a shelf, that way it frees up some space. Aside from that, theres not much else that I can see being done. I hope this helps. You are contractually obligated by reddit to post the before and after if you decide to tackle this. (not really, but I would love to see the results!)
> but I don't know if they sell one with 4 ports.
You can get up to 6 keystone jacks in a 1-gang box
> I thought that I would buy a new rack-mountable switch and patch panel. This is what I've been considering:
Like /u/toaster_knight said, get a vertical or deeper one. I would strongly recommend an actual enclosure with a locking door for an office environment.
I also see no reason to put anything smaller than a 24-port in a rack. It's just a waste of space and money.
I would also recommend at least a SMB-level switch. Yes, they are more expensive, but their uptime and management capabilities are worth it IMO. The Ubiquiti 24-port switch is under $200 IIRC.
> I'm assuming that I can rest the router on top of the switch.
That will probably be fine, but you can get rackmount shelves and drawers as well. The shelf is nice because you can remove the switch without messing about with the router.
> I'd also like to buy some type of cable organizers for inside the ceiling. I normally use those small cable clips, but they seem to be intended for one cable. I've seen velcro used, but I'm not sure how to actually secure the cables.
You can get joist hangers, but inside a ceiling, the cables are usually just bundled and left loose or in a tray. If you have a drop ceiling, there are a wide variety of products designed for your support system.
I would also recommend a UPS and a power distribution panel. UPS for obvious reasons and the power panel will let you easily power cycle each component without having to dig into the back--something that gets much harder after rack-mounting.
I like pmarinel's suggestion and I'm just going to piggy back on his response.
Since Xfinity is your provider, you can use an Arris Surfboard modem to give internet to your router to distribute to your house and through that you can save on not having to pay monthly rental fee's to Xfinity to use their modem.
I would find the coax cable that is most central to your apt (and also has one of the network ports in the wall near it), plug my surfboard modem into that coax, plug my surfboard modem into the WAN/Internet of my router, and then have one of the LAN ports of my router plugged into the wall network port leading to the box you have in the photo, and then plug ports 1, 2, 3, 4 of that black patch box into an unmanaged switch such as this that you can leave in there. Doing all of that would mean your WiFi network would be distributing throughout your apartment from a central location (even coverage), and all network ports in your house would be wired to that same network, and best of all you don't have to waste money paying for Xfinity's monthly equipment rental fees.
If you want suggestions for WiFi routers, let me know and send you a few recommendations. If you apartment is large and you're worried about WiFi from a single device not covering your home well enough, I heard Google Mesh networks are pretty good for that.
USB to 4 pin molex is super common and easy to find. Just then buy an adapter from molex to fan power
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VG6UV2O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475254389&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=usb+to+molex&dpPl=1&dpID=41Y6G9u4zhL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DU8ZZ0O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475254425&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=molex+to+fan+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=41XRRy3aZsL&ref=plSrch
There may be a cable that skips the middle man, but I have confidence that these are popular and probably work well
There's a bunch of different types of P-touch tape available. Have you tried the flexible cable wrap tape from Brother? It works pretty good and if you're making flags they are easier to work with. Its not as stiff as the regular stuff and seems to stick better. This is what Ive been using for years and it works great. Theres also the Extra Strength tape. We've used this before for labeling panels and racks and its actually hard to get off. Its been awhile so I dont remember how stiff it is.
Just get a bunch of cable, 100 feet or so, and run it along the path you want it to be managed to, and then cut it when it gets to the end.
You can use the zip-tie holders with loose zip-ties to hold the cable as you run it before you terminate to give you a real good estimate.
My two favorite cables to use: Mogami 2944 for my permanent mounted stuff, and then Canare L-4E6S for my temporary stuff. The Mogami is nice and thin and very flexible. The Canare is thicker and beefier, but still very flexible, and comes in all sorts of colors for good identification.
Get a nice soldering iron, a Panavise Jr., some solder, and connectors and get to it.
You can also use string as a temporary run from a pedal to your unit and then transfer the length to your cable.
I think I'd prefer simultaneously. In that case, would something like this do the job, along with some 3.5 mm to 1/4 inch adapters?
EDIT: If you could point out any other mixers then that would be great. Just looking for the best deal while still maintaining decent quality.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PWUS776/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FRsfzbH959867
You can upload the database to it and print them all off. Gives you the ability to choose what type of labeling you want as well.
Here is the desktop version of your link