Power source question

[chuck]

I'm just now getting into the DIY build and I am enjoying it. I want to build a modular synth for my 7th grade electronic music class. For reasons of class use and ease of instruction, I want to put each module in its own enclosure. This leads to a power source problem.

I need to have a +/- 12VDC power for most of the units I'll be building, but I don't want to have to pay for a separate power board for each box.

Here's the question: Can I build one unit with a power source in it and send the power out via several XLR panel mounted jacks? This way I could power whatever modules I had out for the students by connecting the modules to the PSU with standard XLR mic cables. I know I'll have to keep track of the amperage, but I can always have a couple independent PSU's.

Does this seem like a do-able system?

thanks,
chuck

[kkissinger]

[chuck]

I hadn't considered TRS plugs cause of the short that would occur as the plug was put it (I suppose one could connect before power-up).

I wouldn't be using fantom power, just the XLR as a three wire connector. I just seemed like an easy connection. Any microphone cable would work then with the +, - and ground.

[kkissinger]

[chuck]

Thanks.

Now, if my power source is +/- 12VDC and I power a unit that only requires +12VDC is that a problem?

What if I power with the -12VDC rail, will the unit still work in the same manner?

Thanks for your time.

chuck

[kkissinger]

[chuck]

Thanks for your comments. That helps a lot.