do i use a dual conductor cable to wire my inserts on my console: tip send, ring return...do i just attach each conductor to its own connector? if so, TRS or ts on processor end? do i split the ground between both connectors? or do i need to wire it differently?

I plan to install a few patchbays so I can route/patch my gear and signals better. I'd like to see if it would be worth the time to "build" this network of wiring or maybe spend a little more and purchase everything altogether. I currently patch everything from the board. I know this is'nt the thing to do, but the budget back then was'nt up to par like it is nowadays. Time for change.

I've received three of the four Switchcraft 52 point 1/4" TRS full normalled patchbays that I ordered and am in the beginnings of wiring my studio (up until now I've used Fostex PB48B balanced TRS patchbays). I've built my audio panels, had them punched and mounted the XLR & 1/4" TRS jacks.

It has been a while since I posted to this particular forum. I was here quite regularly last fall when I was beginning the purchase phase.

Most of my gear purchasing is complete. But I have yet to complete my cable phase.

My system is sort of a hibrid analog -digital - analog thing.

I always think that its funny to see a picture of a pro studio and not see any wires what so ever, when I can't even get to my bed in my room because I have everything wired to everything emaginable and its all just laying on the floor. Well I decided that this is just not good enough and I am going to turn my basement into a studio.

This is for you DoubleHelix. I know how much you love redoing the setup and so forth and thought I'd throw this one in just for the sh*ts and giggles...and also to mix it up! ha ha ha ha ha

Dear Collective Wisdom,

In an effort to save a few bucks, I'd like to create my own mult (1 TRS into 2 TS) connection. The purpose of this mult is to connect my mixer with a stereo compressor. Will this require connecting the grounds on all three plugs to one another? If so, what's the best cable to use? Thanks, --A novice

I have a small studio with one live tracking room and one control room. We are in the process of adding a vocal booth. I have some outboard preamps I would like to have access to in both the vocal booth and the main tracking room. I need to be able to patch into the inputs of these pres. I am currently using a TRS 1/4" patchbaybut will be upgrading to a TT patchbay soon.

OK, we all realize that audio electronics wiring is done at painfully small scale, especially as we get older, it all seems to get even smaller. But these damn Switchcraft longframe patch cord plugs have got to be the worst.

Hello,

Any folks with advise where to get this antique 4 in 1 wired up and rolling? I have orig schematics and such, but would like to have a pro fix it up - it's spotless!

Also, if any know of mods, etc.fire away!

Thanks in advance,

Jay
PlugHead Productions