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4.3.6 Patchbay organization
Let us give you an example configuration that shows how you can most effectively use your patchbays. We
assume you own a mixing console with 16 mic/line inputs plus inserts, 8 direct outputs, 8 su/jointfilesconvert/360498/bgroups with 4
inserts, 4 aux paths with 2 stereo returns and one stereo master output including insert jacks. Added to this we
have an 8-track recorder (digital or analog), a few pieces of outboard equipment (FX, dynamics & EQ’s), a
CD player, tape deck, HiFi system and a headphones amp:
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Fig. 4.1: Example of a studio organization with four patchbays
In the first eight modules of patchbay
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the su/jointfilesconvert/360498/bgroup outputs are directly connected to the corresponding
multitrack inputs. In addition to that it is also possible to record the signals coming from a su/jointfilesconvert/360498/bgroup on a
different track of the multitrack. To save space and provide a clearly structured configuration, the direct outputs
are connected both to the top and bottom jacks. Modules 17 & 18 are the stereo master output, which is half-
normalled and thus allows for recording both to the DAT recorder and the tape deck, simply by patching it
accordingly. Modules 19 & 20 (tape deck) are open, because it does not make sense connecting the inputs
and outputs of the tape deck. 21 & 22 are normalled and route the DAT recorder outputs to the
2-track inputs of the mixing console. So it always is possible to control the recorded data on the 2-track from
the mixing console. The CD player and the HiFi system are connected to modules 23 & 24, which are open,
because they only serve as a source.
In patchbay
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the first 16 modules are normalled (1 through 8 IN could also be used to connect the
corresponding monitor inputs—if the console has a separate monitor section). MIDI devices such as samplers,
expanders, keyboards, etc. are usually set up in every corner of the room. To make the cabling better structured
we route these units to modules 9 through 16. This allows further workmanship of the MIDI devices at the
mixing console. Modules 17 through 20 are normalled and have the FX inputs and the aux sends connected, 21
through 24 are also normalled and are patched to the two stereo aux returns with the FX outputs.
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