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Patch-Cables: Mono or Stereo?
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 3:35 am
by RassyBaby
Hi guys,
I got a really stupid question for you:
I am currently soldering my patchbay and I am wondering if the patch-cables have to be mono or stereo? As there are 3 phases involved my guess is stereo... it that correct?
Rassy
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 12:55 pm
by EK Sound
Can you be a bit more specific about the patchbay connections? If you use balanced patch "cables" then they will work in both balanced and unbalanced bays.
Dave.
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:37 am
by Aaronw
balanced is your best bet
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 2:03 pm
by xSpace
For mine, balanced was the way to go as mentioned. Having mixed type output/input gear I just made a decision that I didn't need balanced on all channels or from all devices but when I did I would have them.
Better to build for the future need rather then be needing it in the future.
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:27 pm
by RassyBaby
Hi guys,
I basically plan to have the mic inputs from the live-room available on my patchbay in order to be able to connect them indivually with my preamps. The preamp outputs then need to be connected to my d8b and 002 inputs.... I mainly mix in the box and dont have a lot of outboard fx to take care of.
I guess that I will go the general balanced approach. All connections on my patchbay have 3 connectors labeled 1 2 3.
Do you guys no a good overview page to check out how to solder the connections?
Rassy
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:59 am
by xSpace
Here's something that may help you:
http://www.caneaudiosystems.com/TL_thelessons.html
Some warnings about patching mics and pres via a patchbay:
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/dec99/a ... tchbay.htm
I'd read the second one first to see if it applies to your unique situation.
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:11 pm
by kendale
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:08 am
by EK Sound
For microphone signals you have *no choice* but to go balanced. I would strongly advise against using TRS for mic patch... my personal opinion, but the connection is just too flaky for such low level signals that also have to pass 48V DC. Use XLR patching for mics to pre's and never look back.
Dave.
[quote="RassyBaby"]Hi guys,
I basically plan to have the mic inputs from the live-room available on my patchbay in order to be able to connect them indivually with my preamps.
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:13 am
by RassyBaby
Hmmm.... Sorry, but what is TRS? Normal Patchbays?
With XLR Patching you mean: Using standard XLR Wall-Mount-Connectors Male/Female and Patchcables using XLR-Connectors?
Cheers
Rassy
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:29 am
by EK Sound
Hi,
TRS or Tip Ring Sleeve refers to 1/4" or Bantam (TT) connections. You can obtain pre-punched panels that can house 12 XLR connectors, and solder directly to those:
http://www.raxxess.com/product.asp?ID=347
Then all you have to do is use standard short mic cables to securely connect your pres and mics together.
Here is a shot of the patch rack in our room...
Dave
