Hey Guys:smile:

Attached is a PDF of of my proposed patchbay layout.

Please let me know if I'm going about it the right way and please especially comment on the 'un-balanced TS or balanced TRS' cables!

Basic Setup:

Toft ATB24

I'd like to wire a 24-channel analog desk to a patchbay for outboard gear and then route it back to the desk.

I wish to record the signals dry during the tracking process but would like to mix OTB and use my outboard gear in conjunction with any plugins. I'd like to use some FX like reverbs just for monitoring purposes during the tracking process.

Hello and thanks for your insights.

Used to describe patchbays or cables based on the Western Electric/AT&T long frame switchboard. Sometimes referred to as TT bays. Liked by professional installations because of the large number of points that are available for a given size patchbay.

A patchbayor patch panel is a means of bringing together the cabling from various pieces of equipment to a central location, thus simplifying interconnection.

Sorry for asking this again but I wanted to talk about patchbays in greater detail.

What are all the pro and cons and options for patchbays?
Is it better to have 2 smaller ones than one big one?

How many are migrating to digital?

I'm looking for a 25 pin to 25 pin patchbay that connects the 1 to 8 and 9 to 16 analog send and returns of the MixDream.
I want it have the options to patch my analog gear to either XLR or TRS for each channel. This way it saves me from buying double snakes or extra adapters. What are some really good options?

Here is an image of the rear panel of the MixDream.

Nvm

Can a patchbay be made with the Neutik combo XLR/TRS jacks, and both connections be normalized?

In other words: If I plugin a TRS jack, the defalt normalized connection is broke. If I plugin an XLR plug, the default connection is broke.

I woulike to have the versatility of using XLR or TRS, depending on the patch situation.

I am not new to recording, but I am just getting around to setting up my first semi-pro home studio. A few pieces of equipment that I have had for a while (compressor, interface, mixer) -- as well as a new headphone amp and effects box -- use balanced cables for some aux patches.