Pultanschluss

English translation: desk (power) outlet

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German term or phrase:Pultanschluss
English translation:desk (power) outlet
Entered by: Eric Zink

19:09 May 1, 2014
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Computers: Hardware / Input and output devices
German term or phrase: Pultanschluss
Not much context. I am translating a product list. I have come to input and output devices (other elements of the list are control panel, display, keyboard, mouse, etc.). The one I'm stuck on is "Comserver & Pultanschluss". Comserver seems to be ComServer, but I am having trouble finding anything sensible for Pultanschluss. Does anyone know what it could be in this context?

Thanks!
Eric Zink
Local time: 19:17
desk (power) outlet
Explanation:
It does not sound like a Mischpult (mixing console). With all the computer-related connectivity provided here, it would make good sense if the desk (Pult) itself would also furnish a power outlet (Steckdose) for additional consumers, such as ventilator fan, plugin for additional devices, etc. There is mention already of a COM server, which serves up actions or data requested by a Com client. It is conceivable that the listing of "Comserver & Pultanschluss" means that there is a power outlet that is or may be shared by the Com server and any other powered device. I would try something like COM Server and desk outlet. And I would not be surprised if this were a simple ""spare power outlet", that is, "Com Server & spare (power) outlet".

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Note added at 4 hrs (2014-05-01 23:24:12 GMT)
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Better yet: COM Server and spare console (power) outlet
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SinnerAtta
Canada
Local time: 10:17
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Thanks!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1desk (power) outlet
SinnerAtta
3Mixing board connection
billcorno (X)
3console connection
jccantrell


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Mixing board connection


Explanation:
In the recording industry, in German a sound mixing board is called a Pult. Anschlus is the jack or connector on these boards, so Pultanschluss would be a mixing board connection, although your description doesn't mention a sound recording device.


    Reference: http://www.tastenwelt.de/test_phonic_is16.0.html
billcorno (X)
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
desk (power) outlet


Explanation:
It does not sound like a Mischpult (mixing console). With all the computer-related connectivity provided here, it would make good sense if the desk (Pult) itself would also furnish a power outlet (Steckdose) for additional consumers, such as ventilator fan, plugin for additional devices, etc. There is mention already of a COM server, which serves up actions or data requested by a Com client. It is conceivable that the listing of "Comserver & Pultanschluss" means that there is a power outlet that is or may be shared by the Com server and any other powered device. I would try something like COM Server and desk outlet. And I would not be surprised if this were a simple ""spare power outlet", that is, "Com Server & spare (power) outlet".

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Note added at 4 hrs (2014-05-01 23:24:12 GMT)
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Better yet: COM Server and spare console (power) outlet

Example sentence(s):
  • "Com Server & spare (power) outlet"
SinnerAtta
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agree  philgoddard: I'm not totally sure of this, but I think it's the most likely explanation.
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console connection


Explanation:
Just to be broad in the translation, a Pult is usually some sort of control console.

jccantrell
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