Patchbays Redux

Another quick and dirty tour of how i have my patchbay set up. Please do go back to the previous video for a more in depth look, but this one quickly shows you how i'm using the bays for both flexibility and where ever possible efficiency.

Making good use of Normaling is the name of the game. So much of that depends on how you personally like to work. The more you can identify which gear you like on which channels, the more you can normal and the less you have to patch. Less patching means less capacitance and impedance in your signal which results in a higher sound quality.

I didn't mention in the video, but the bays that I'm using are REDCO 96pt TT / DB25. These are hands-down the best value in a professional patchbay. They've recently increased in price from $500 to $600 but they're still less expensive than any other option and extremely high quality. Buy them directly from Redco or from other dealers like Trace Audio in Nashville or Vintage King. A tip on buying patch cables: you can get these molded "REDCO" TT cables for $10each - they are actually mogami and very high-quality. You have to be careful if you're shopping at Vintage King that you don't click on the ones that are $25. You can also just call Ben at Trace Audio and he'll hook you up. He also offers patchbay labelling, although REDCO has a spreadsheet you can download from their website.

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