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Samson S-patch plus 48-Point Balanced Patchbay

Samson S-patch plus 48-Point Balanced Patchbay

Samson S-patch plus 48-Point Balanced Patchbay
$ 139.99

Score By Feature

Based on 249 ratings
Quality of material
9.38
Sturdiness
9.13
Value for money
8.78

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Product Description

A 48-Point Patchbay that is well-balanced, extremely durable, and made of high quality materials
Through mode, normal mode, and half standard mode it is possible to use
Mode switches with three positions in the front panel
Connectors that fit a 1/4" TRS
Rack Mount Chassis of 19"

Questions & Answers

This device has stereo TRS connections, so it's possible to patch out to a 16 channel mixer via an 8-pin connector From 16 to Can snake be used for the left and right ?

I am not sure what the question is asking. This is eight. What is TRS? Do you need to convert TS to TRS? In contrast, if you were trying to split eight trs circuits into sixteen mono ts circuits, then you would need eight trs to ts I cannot draw a circuit on this form, but you might be able to get someone else to draw one for you if you are familiar with circuits. I wish you the best of It was my fault that I wasn't able to better answer your question.

Is it possible to use this with an insert cable and retain the functionality of the insert cable?

You should still be able to accomplish that. The best thing to do is to try it. Neither you nor anything else will be harmed.

Do you know if it passes phantom power to microphones?

The answer is yes. Each of these is used in my studio every single day. Nevertheless, to ensure proper audio practices, phantom power should be turned on after all patching is complete. While phantom power is engaged, it is not advisable to hot plug. Leaving the switches in the normal or thru states would also be a good idea. A half-normal voltage would be dangerous, as it would transmit phantom power signals in both

Would it be possible to label the patch points on the front of the garment?

a company on eBay that will print labels for this purpose.

Selected User Reviews For Samson S-patch plus 48-Point Balanced Patchbay

This product is both beefy and easy to use
5/5

The patchbay I have here is my first one, Years ago I spent many hours crawling behind the racks in my small studio rewiring and installing a power supply Every time I change my signal chain configuration, I have to install new wiring gear. Thanks to the s-shaped vacuum, I will no longer be covered in dust bunnies and spiders This Patch Plus update. The simplicity of this thing makes it a game changer, especially for those of us with less experience with what can be a rather confusing tool at first. The built-in features are great, and it comes bundled with lots of add-ons Feel like you have a lot of space inside. The best part of having the S-type is The main benefit of a patch is that you can choose from Normalled, Half-Normalled, or Full-Normalled With the flip of a switch on each input, you can toggle between normalized and Thru modes Here is a pair of output. If you're a rookie to patchbays, like me, and want to play around with functionality and signal chain options, this is really helpful. I have managed to use a unit that has sturdy switches, as well as metal casings and jacks. The faceplates are made of thick, robust metal and not cheap plastic. While tracking or mixing with the unit, I've noticed no loss or degradation of signal, and I've found the signal flow diagrams printed on the top of the casing very helpful. One complaint I have is that the unit does not come with rack screws, which is not a big deal, but it would be nice. It does come with stick-on mounting brackets for the rack. This is a small book on rubber feet, in a little bag that I don't use because I've got it stacked, but it would be nice if you had it sitting on your Also, some users have noted that there isn't a lot of room on the face of the unit to label the channels. The price you pay for this size unit is true, but then you pay for a single rack space like that. A two foot long, one inch diameter 1 foot long, 2 foot long, and 1 foot long worked for me. At the local hardward store, you can purchase a strip of aluminum for 3 bucks that is 5" wide and 1/8" thick. As with a standard rack unit blank, I cut the piece to 19" long with a jigsaw. In the ends, I drilled screw holes for mounting and mounted it just above the S-shaped side of the door On my rack, I have a patch. After that, I stole my wife's label maker and created a stick-on label Each piece of gear connected to the patchbay was labeled, and vertically pasted to the aluminum strip in such a way it would be easy to identify. It is easy to remove this plate so that you can see the diagrams on the top of the S-shaped ladder. It can be confusing when you're not sure what the hell you have to do The "half-" option will be toggled The term "normal" refers to the way things are. Especially if you are new to this there is one word of caution Almost any TRS bay will pass phantom power from your preamp to your mic, but if you plug in cables while the mic is phantom powered, you run the risk of the mic being "hotpatch". You could seriously damage your preamps if you do this. Even if you're real careful, you can get around this by simply never patching a live mic, but it's going to be a risk, especially if you're like me and your mind is in 67 places at once. **Mic is a Patch bay in xlr format (much safer for Phantom than TRS) An amplifier for preamplified music I have a patch channel that is normalized to line input. In other words, my mics always run directly into my interface through the preamps, unless I have a patch cable that does not belong to the same system. Hence, any phantom power originating from the preamp goes to the mic and not through the S-type input An update. It is important to note that phantom power travels the opposite direction from the microphone S- is a very good score for me, and I'm very happy with it This patch has already had a positive impact on my control room, and I can't imagine a world Also, it is already full, so I am probably going to buy another very.

Mackenzie Melendez
Mackenzie Melendez
| Feb 03, 2021
TRS patch bay at least as good as it gets for the price
5/5

It's pretty straightforward to use the Controls on the front enable you to switch between Normal, Half Normal, and Through on the fly. In my experience, about 2/3 of the time I leave HN and 1/3 of the time I leave N it all depends on your It is quite simple to test if you need a patch bay by seeing what cables you have linked and how to add hardware to a chain - all you have to do is observe. In addition to whether you are mounting your gear on a rack- It will be beneficial to you. Please note There is no need for a 48 point bay when you have only 48 channels. Using a 16 channel mixer as an example, you can set 16 outs from the mixer (or 8 with stereo inserts) and the "standard in" can be run through the top when N/HN modes are used. Once the patched line is attached, you can then patch FX and whatever else you like to the line. It is easiest to attach your FX, compression, etc. , all to the pay line. For example, to add compression to your mix, you would patch your compressor input on top of the original mixer points, then patch back You can utilise 48 much faster than you had thought (most semi-pro home studios use 2-channel I only have 3 of them), so I don't think it takes up that much space. One of the best things about not having to search behind your console constantly is not having to get up. The only patching you should ever have to do is once everything is well set up.

Zyair FIELD
Zyair FIELD
| Mar 17, 2021
It is best to remain sober in the unit and not break any tips
3/5

A cable tip fell off one of my cables while I was working After contacting customer service, they were unable to provide me with In the context of patch bays today, the bays are essentially The whole point of a patch bay is to be able to tidy and organize your setup. If you have a tip stuck in a jack, it ruins that understanding. I could work around it, but its a big hassle, and they don't want to help me. They are still making them, as far as I know. This is just another piece of trash added to the ocean, I My wallet does not have enough money to purchase a new patch bay for $140. The music I make always fails and, to be honest, I don't even know why I bother to make any more.

Ali Morse
Ali Morse
| Sep 12, 2020
You are so right
5/5

I love As a result of setting up a small writing/recording room I used the Sampson S-1000 patchbay and wiring since my main studio is extremely expensive, and I needed something inexpensive and durable for there. Doctor's orders were filled with the patch. Having the option to select normaled, non-normal and thru from the front of the bay is great. I like this.

Alonzo Dunn
Alonzo Dunn
| Apr 03, 2021
The Behringer sounds better than this one
5/5

For a piece of studio equipment that's common, this is a great design. There are three modes with switches on the front. The TRS jacks are of solid construction and are easy to use. With a price of under $120, this is an easy choice. In the only case, it is A Behringer model with a price that exceeds $800 has its mode switches located at the top of the chassis. In what way? A rack is what this thing is meant for. It is almost certain that you won't be able to reach the top or bottom of rack mounted gear. The book is definitely worth getting. This is a great deal that won't disappoint.

Belen Baldwin
Belen Baldwin
| Aug 25, 2020
For any studio at home, this is a must-have! Since I play multiple instruments and route them to multiple outputs (guitar to pedal, or straight to amp, synth to amp, synth to pedal, synth to monitors, instruments to digital recorder, etc
4/5

) I bought a patch bay recently, and it has been a real convenience It's a life saver--or should I say In OneNote, I was able to create connections so that I wouldn't have to remember where the connections were (more on that in a second). I only have one complaint, and the only reason for giving it four stars instead of five, is that there are no labels to tell you where the money goes Thus, I need to use OneNote to plan things out. As far as I am concerned, this isn't an issue At the moment, I have a static setup because I don't have that many connections Adding and removing gear isn't an issue for everyone, but it could annoy those who do it frequently. The absence of labels also means that the labels won't get out of date or become illegible over time. It's my belief that a patch bay is an absolute necessity for any decent home studio, and I consider the Samson to be a good bargain for its value and features.

Emiliano Costa
Emiliano Costa
| Apr 30, 2021

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