Patch bay layout sheet

Hi ive been working on a layout for my first patchbay. On the patchbay, patch that submaster bus output to the input for the track it is to be recorded on. Once opened, you can edit the template to meet your labeling identification needs. You can also filter out the bestperforming cables by using the top 10 filter feature. In the past ive normally only had to pick up a few cables here and there from the local music shop for the latest bit of kit. Boxes, enclosures, racks patchbay, jack panels are in stock at digikey. Theres a couple of similar ways to repair a torn sheet, but i was in a rush and wanted to use materials i already had on hand. Rack diagram make rack elevation diagrams, see templates.

We carry patchbays in both balanced and unbalanced configurations. We acknowledge the wide variety of pinouts that are in use, and can accomodate any requirement. Rack diagrams can be extremely valuable when selecting equipment or racks to buy, since they are drawn to scale and can help determine what size to. The below files are siemon company product label identification templates. Convention is to put outputs on the top row and inputs on the bottom row so that normal signal flow is from the top down.

Here, you mix the tracks together onto one or two blank tracks. At vintage king, we offer full turnkey patch bay configuration and layout services, as well as onsite installation if so desired. Otherwise, its not worth having even one because youll constantly be plugging things into and out of the back of the jack bay. The db25 is a multipin connector with 25 pins and each one carries 8 channels of balanced audio. Behringer px3000 patchbay labels i created a simple microsoft word template that i use to print out neat labels for the behringer px3000 patchbay. Thought it would be cool to see some patch bay lay outs of other peoples studios. Using a patch cable for every connection is not only awkward and messy, but it can get expensive, too. Do you need to know how to layout a patchbay from scratch for any reason. Patchcad comes loaded with an everupdating library of templates for industry standard and lesser known patchbays, patch and termination panels. Click on that image above to see drawings of the patch bay module signal flow that neutrik always has on the side of their patch bays. A patch panel, patch bay, patch field or jack field is a device or unit featuring a number of jacks, usually of the same or similar type, for the use of connecting and routing circuits for monitoring, interconnecting, and testing circuits in a convenient, flexible manner. One thing i underestimated was the amount of extra audio cables id need.

What is a patch bay and why do you need one vintage king blog. On a stereo bounce, use the panpots to pan the parts to their final stereo positions. Simple excel spreadsheet program can help with cable. The fella that wired our place, had an old software that only worked on ppc with his drag and drop color code spacing template for out tsm tt patch bays. The most common use of music studio patch bays in home recording studios is for inserting dynamic processors compressors, gates, expanders, etc. For instance, console channel outputs 18 connect to the patch bay using a single cable, instead of 8 separate trs cables. User testimonial having a selection of superb mic pres and eqs at my fingertips for tracking and mixing has been superb. Patented retention force technology protects tines from damage from 4 or 6pin plugs. If you look at large recording consoles, they all have a lot of patch bays.

But really, once you know the fundamental rules and conventions the process is as easy as running cables from one piece of gear to the next. Excel 24 port patch panel cat6 1u rj45 utp unscreened twisted pair. For a great patchbay at a great price, look no further than the behringer ultrapatch pro px3000 trs patchbay. Fill in your own patchbay design with this xlsx spreadsheet and return to mr. Designation strip template all 96 point ez norm patchbays. Label template for neutrik nysppl1 patch bay no more handwritten labels on my neutrik 14 48 point patch bays. Crossconnect 110style wiring products 66 block and accessories. The pb 48 is a patchbay that just works, all the time, every time.

Patch bays at europes largest retailer of musical instruments fast delivery, 30day moneyback guarantee and 3year thomann warranty thomann uses cookies to give you the best shopping experience. May 22, 2016 hi all i have my own template for a swiftcraft 9625 patchbay and compiled it from scratch using excel rather than word as this is the best way to go once you start it, print it a few times and eventually get it right. Jharris22883view public profile send a private message to jharris22883 find more posts by jharris22883 add jharris22883 to your contacts. Simply click on the file of interest, save it to your hard drive and then open the file in microsoft excel. The template will not fit the px2000 patchbay, the spacing of the connectors is different.

Thats counterproductive and not terribly professional. The redco r196d25pg 96 point bantam patchbay has two rows of 48 bantam jacks in 1u of rack space. Plus, tips on building and fitting racks for your gear. Pro termination panel models of specific configuration will load with predefined socket configurations already set up for quick start and labelling. Jamming in a piece thats too tight will crumble the edge or break out a corner left. And removing a piece to shave a tootight edge is messy and time consuming. Knowing how to plan your patchbay is essential to ensuring that your studio is wired in a logical manner. Whether labelling a patchbay, a termination panel or designing a whole studio from scratch, patchcad has the right tools to get the job done quickly and efficiently. A patchbay is a great way to add functionality to your studio while also keeping cable clutter to a minimum. Proper wiring of your patch bay is a vital part of the home recording studio set up. Hi all i have my own template for a swiftcraft 9625 patchbay and compiled it from scratch using excel rather than word as this is the best way to go once you start it, print it a few times and eventually get it right. If you are in an abusive environment, buy cables that are repairable. Theres no reason to measure and cut drywall for an exact fit.

Audio accessories patchbay pinouts dont necessarily represent other manufacturers. If you have any questions regarding the integration of a patch bay into your studio setup, contact a vintage king audio consultant via email or by phone at 866. If you continue browsing, you agree to the use of cookies. It is drawn to scale and may show the front and the rear elevation of the rack layout. I plan to route everything through a number of adc patchbays and wondered if there was a standard and logical control 24 patchbay layout available somewhere. Are you setting up a new studio, building a studio for the first time or a pro that normally doesnt delve into the techy side of things. Design beautiful and accurate patchbay systems within minutes using the new and improved patchcad 2. These files are all in microsoft excel format and are available for you to download. Gallerymedia, 393audio patchbays patch bays in the project and home recording studio v1 youtube by audiokid posted mar 30, 2015 at 3. After that i went back to my word doc and filled in the right information where my circled xs were. Repeat the above for each mixed track, for single source tracks just use the channel strip for the track, with no patching. Behringer ultrapatch pro px3000 48point patchbay features at a glance. The pb 48 is a rugged, noisefree, versatile patchbay designed to serve all your. Some patchbays are specially created for routing digital electrical signals, optical signals, and midi signals.

You want your control room to be versatile with a jack bay, you need quite a few. When i printed it out i just took it my patchbay and circled the xs that were in the right place. Patchcad is now available in standard and pro versions. Label template for neutrik nysppl1 patch bay gearslutz. View detailed images 4 96pt tt patchbay with db25 25 pin dsub connectors on rear features and benefits. Patch bays are sort of like lays potato chips, you cant eat just one. Patchbay, jack panels boxes, enclosures, racks digikey. I had neve pres in a rack before, but having them in the.

At first, knowing how to use a patchbay seems like it would require a textbook, a doctorate in electrical engineering, an iq of 300, and some magical incantations. All sheet metal and wood parts are made in the usa. Each panel has a screen printed labelling field positioned above each port, included with the panel is a pre printed self adhesive labelling sheet pre numbered 1 96, for fast and easy labelling on site. A patchbay can make your studio much quicker to use, but can also be a nightmare to set up, so heres advice on which to choose and how to connect it up for the best results. Thanks for the response digi but i wasnt asking about pinouts they are well documented. Its gonna be a switchcraft or redco with dsub connectors. The basic patchbay layout consists of two parallel horizontal rows of jacks. We are selling reproduction sheet metal for 1909 to 1940 ford cars and 19171952 ford trucks. For my patch bay i went into a word doc and changed it into landscape. Nov 05, 2006 behringer px3000 patchbay labels i created a simple microsoft word template that i use to print out neat labels for the behringer px3000 patchbay. Main interfaces is the zed r16 mixer and the rme ufx. These are all basically called serial processors because they are inline with the original signal, they change the actual signal in the channel, as opposed to parallel.

Most tt patch bays use what are called db25 cables or snakes, or looms to connect the rear of the patch bay to the rest of the equipment in the studio. The tt connectors are stereo spaced for easy identification. Hack up the pcbs on the patch bay to allow it to function as a proper insert patch bay that duplicates the behavior of the jacks on the back of the mixer to the corresponding bottom row of the patchbay front plugging into the bottom row breaks the ring to tip normalling. In my two previous studio installation articles sos september and. Here you will find a patch bay layout worksheet for printing which will help you visualize the patch bay and the connector layout. Sep 09, 2010 patch bays are sort of like lays potato chips, you cant eat just one.

So, i bought a brother ptouch pt2730 and im trying to work out a layout. For instance, you should probably have your microphone tie lines show up first on the top row of the bay with your mic pre inputs full or halfnormalled just below them. I could at least try to get a little more life out of it. If you get in a jam, dont stress, heres how to mend a sheet. Please add me to your list of favorite sellers and visit often. Good studio design means having your normal setup routed through the back of the patchbay, and when you wish to change the signal flow or try something different, you simply. Patchbay layout examples api 2248 patchbays s crest studio jasons toft mixer jacks ez normal switchcraft alan steve gamma carlos creglia mark matrix michael jim richard bmi margeson brian colucci ryan rule62 drewnix johnny digital dimensions patrice coonrad amber sound andres garcia the amber sound ptm studio custom patchbay noble michael 6. It has two blank 48 point patchbay templates per a4 sheet.

However my mother in laws train was late and i had a few extra minutes while the baby was napping and was able to patch the sheet adequately enough that i slept quite soundly all weekend. You can do a basic set up of your recording studio with 4 patch bays 24point like those pictured above. Im re ordering rewiring, and swapping out gear on a regular basis, and at this point, just need to be able to re do my own patch bay labels, without having to pay for a service call. To fix this little mishap, youll need the following a torn sheet. However, even if you only own unbalanced gear, you might want to consider purchasing a balanced patchbay, so that you make your studio fully optimized and futureproof. A rack diagram is a twodimensional elevation drawing showing the organization of specific equipment on a rack. Obviously out of the question for this particular bit of kit. Stitch together the hole so the it doesnt expand while you work. Click on the picture to get a fullsize version for printing. Cannon dl96r female the following is the standard audio configuration pinout for cannon dl 96pin connections. Patchbays while not necessarily the heart of your studio, a good patchbay can certainly be the blood vessels, and you most definitely dont want them getting clogged. Patchbays are organized based on the needs of the studio, so none of them are laid out the same way. On the patchbay, patch the submaster bus outputs used to the inputs for the tracks the bounce is to be recorded on. Layout the general practice for layout of your patchbay is to start with the beginning of your signal flow and work across or down from there.