Advice of Rotary Switch for switching sources

[SniffTheGlove]

Hi, first post.


I am making a complex PC control panel for my desktop in my workshop for controlling many functions one of which is Audio.


I will have multiple inputs from different mics and other equipment, all these being stereo.


So, to switch all these different mic inputs I intend to use a rotary switch.
This is where I am lost, so let me explain and correct me where necessary. Thanks


4 mic stereo inputs (left,right and gnd) so do I need a 3 pole 4 way rotary switch or something else as I have read on this site I can connect all the gnd's together and use the unused pole to show an LED indicator to which inputs are being used



I struggle with switches and I do not want to go and buy a lot of them if they are the wrong types.

 

[turk 182]

if all the sources are single ended then common grounds should work.
and yes if your looking for indicator function then your suggested 3 pole 4 way should work.


the other thing i would look for is whether they are "break before make" types.
is this going to be used frequently? if so look for high life cycle counts.

 

[SniffTheGlove]

Thanks.


They are not going to be high usage items. it's just plugging all my devices and mics into a more convenient control panel box on my desk.




Great to here about the 3 pole is the correct one.


Thanks for your time. 🙂

 

[turk 182]

did you find something suitable ?

 

[PRR]

This was good enough for some famous audio company. 2P4T rotary. Yes, if you can't see the knob you can go 3P4T and use the third pole for LEDs.

 

[kodabmx]

Here's the kind I use:


Alpha (Taiwan) SR2511F-0304-19R0B-E9-N-W-159

https://www.mouser.ca/ProductDetail...9R0B-E9-N-W-159?qs=8%2Br4Hz5Xir9SsPC2Ke68LA==

 

[Yatsushiro]

I use and recommend Lorlin switches. High quality at reasonable prices.

Products – Lorlin Electronics

 

[SniffTheGlove]

Thanks all,


I have just got some Lorlin CK1031, which are 3 Pole 4 Positions.


Thank you all for your help, most appreciate.

 

[H713]

I've always liked the Grayhill switches, but they're fairly expensive.