Audio Patchbays | Digital Audio Patchbays

Notes: The ART P16 XLR Balanced Patch Bay. Ideal for any live PA rack, studio rack or fixed installation where easy access to XLR inputs are required, the P16 brings all rear-mounted XLR inputs from various devices to one, convenient single space rackmountable location. The P16 saves wear and tear on the connectors of expensive audio equipment by bringing all commonly used connections to the external patch bay.

All-steel chassis, black anodized finish and secure, high-quality XLR connections front and back with internal connections made via PCB wiring ensure long term reliability from the passive ART P-16 balanced XLR rackmount patch bay.

Notes: The ARTcessories TPatch is a compact 8-point balanced patchbay that organises your cables into a convenient central location on your studio desktop. Designed for maximum flexibility, the TPatch has 1/4" TRS phone connectors user selectable normal and half-normal modes.

The compact black-anodized all aluminum case and it's passive design allow the TPatch to provide years of trouble free service.

The specifications:

Connectors: 1/4" TRS balanced phone jacks
CMRR: > -90 dB (typical)
Isolation: > -80 dB (typical)
Dimensions (mm): 47 H x 117 W x 99 D
Weight: 0.38kg

Connectors: 1/4" TRS balanced phone jacks
CMRR: > -90 dB (typical)
Isolation: > -80 dB (typical)
Dimensions: 47mm x 117mm x 99mm
Weight: 0.38kg.

Notes: Terminal adds routing flexibility to signal chains of guitar pedal effects, electronic instruments and other audio devices.

Version 2 has been upgraded with high-quality 1/4-inch jacks, premium finish with UV printed graphics, and is completely lead-free.

Are you playing with your cables more than your pedals? Terminal adds new routing possibilities to a more permanent setup. Its half-normalled configuration, which is also used in recording studio patch bays, allows an audio signal to pass "normally" and to be copied from the Green SND jack without interruption. However, the signal can also be cut off or replaced by patching into the RTN jack. It's easy to insert effects and re-route instruments without pulling your rig apart.

This simple but very useful design was originally a custom project for musician Tycho, who is using Terminal in his studio and live rigs to quickly patch between sections of pedal and instrument chains. Community interest in the product led Boredbrain to produce Terminal in limited batches, and then due to its popularity, it has now become a mainstay.

Technical Specs:

16 x 1/4-inch TRS jacks
Power: None (passive)
Dimensions: 4.5 in x 2.75 in x 2.5 in
Weight: 10.5 oz (300 g)

Notes: NANOPATCH M is a tiny and incredibly versatile patch bay, with mini jacks sockets on both the rear and the top panel. It is ideal for connecting to instruments and a mixer when used in conjunction with NANOPATCH X.

It also works with CV, so can be used as a breakout box for semi-modular synths with outputs in hard-to-reach places (e.g. Moog Grandmother) and devices that output CV over TRS sockets (e.g. MPC ONE).

Dimensions: 76 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm (not including sockets and feet)

Mini jack sockets on the back panel makes it easy to connect to eurorack systems and small instruments such as Korg Volcas.

3.5 mm to 6.35 mm cables can be used when connecting to equipment with 1/4" sockets.

Using standard eurorack cables, easily patch signals from a NANOPATCH M through effects connected to a NANOPATCH X (and back again).

How It Works

Rear sockets labelled 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 can be used for either mono or stereo signals. For example, if a TRS cable is plugged into rear socket 1/2, the left and right channels will break out to sockets 1 and 2 on the top panel. If another cable is plugged into rear socket 2, rear sockets 1 and 2 will correspond to sockets 1 and 2 on the top panel, both in mono.

Normalling

Channels 1-4 can be full-normalled to channels 5-8 using DIP switches located on the side of the NANOPATCH M.

This allows a signal to pass through from instrument to mixer without the need for any patching. When a patch cable is inserted into either socket of a normalled pair, the connection is broken, allowing for custom routing of the signal.

Typical Setup

A typical setup would be to have four instruments connected to channels 1-4 and four mixer channels connected to channels 5-8.

Connections to the mixer could either be made with four separate mono cables (utilizing the sockets on the side) or with two insert cables (as in the diagram).

Notes: NANOPATCH X is a tiny patch bay with the primary function of connecting to guitar pedals and other effects processors. It can be used in conjunction with NANOPATCH M or standalone, for a variety of purposes.

It also works with CV, so can be used as a breakout box for semi-modular synths with outputs in hard-to-reach places (e.g. Moog Grandmother) and devices that output CV over TRS sockets (e.g. MPC ONE).

Dimensions: 76 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm (not including sockets and feet)

How It Works

Each 1/4" TRS socket on the back corresponds to two mono TS mini jacks on the top panel.

By using insert cables (TRS to dual TS), connect up to four pedals to a single NANOPATCH X.

The inputs and outputs of the pedals are then easily accessible via the top panel, using standard eurorack or TRS cables.

Patching can be done directly from instrument to mixer or via a NANOPATCH M.

Notes: The MHB-350 Patch Bay Module by Hosa Technology provides 8 channels of balanced phone throughput for any situation. It is ideal for routing balanced signals to and from mixers, recorders, and outboard gear. Features include:

- Rolled-steel chassis for rugged durability and ease of repair
- Nickel-plated jacks for efficient signal transfer
- Reversible channel modules for half-normalled or de-normalled operation

Hosa's Modular Patch Bays are designed for use as either stand-alone units or mounted in a PPP-000 Patch Bay Module Rack Frame as a component of a multi-function patch bay. The PPP-000 (sold separately) holds up to 4 modules and fits any 19-inch rack.

Connectors: 1/4 in TRS to Same

Notes: 24 channel half normalled, balanced 6.35mm jack patch panel. Can be rackmounted.