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patchbay
I have an old, discontinued Tascam balanced, TRS patchbay, and need more patchpoints.
While looking for an additional patchbay I found out that mine was considered “prosumer.” I have never noticed a problem, but then again I’m a shooter/editor, and not an audio specialist.
Is this a difference that makes a difference? I’m not making features or Dolby surround-sound masterpieces, just documentaries and corporate pieces.
What is a reasonable price for a “professional” audio patchbay, and what characteristics should I be looking for?
Thanks!
Bob C
MacPro 2 x 3GHz dualcore; 10 GB 667MHz
Kona LHe
Sony HDV Z1
Sony HDV M25U
HD-Connect MI
Betacam UVW1800
DVCPro AJ-D650 -
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I’m in the camp that says,
“Jacks are jacks.”
A “PRO” panel may be more rugged in the long-term, but if a unit (especially a
“passive” unit) is working, I don’t sweat the label. -
So all that stuff about “military spec” audio patchbays, at 4x the cost of plain old patchbays — you’re not believing there is a difference?
I guess the test would be to introduce the patchbay into the middle of the cable route and see whether it makes an audible difference?
Bob C
MacPro 2 x 3GHz dualcore; 10 GB 667MHz
Kona LHe
Sony HDV Z1
Sony HDV M25U
HD-Connect MI
Betacam UVW1800
DVCPro AJ-D650
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