Xenyx Eurodesk SX3282 User Manual - Patchbay Organization
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tude lower than line levels (+4 dBu or -10 dBV). Therefore, they
should never be routed via a patchbay. In any case, patching in a
field with 48 V DC (phantom power) flying about is to be avoided
at all costs. It is best to plug mics directly into the mixing console
or via special XLR-type wall boxes connected to the mic inputs of
the console by good-quality balanced multicore cables (2-cond. +
shield).
Patchbay Organization
9.4
Fig. 9.4: Patchbay 1
Fig. 9.5: Patchbay 2
Fig. 9.6: Patchbay 3
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 subgroups 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:
In the first eight modules of patchbay 1 the subgroup outputs are directly connected to the corresponding multitrack inputs. In addi-
tion to that it is also possible to record the signals coming from a subgroup 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 2 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 work-
manship 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.
In patchbay 3, modules 1 through 16 are for the channel insert. These modules are half-normalled, so that you have an additional
route for the channel signals. The same applies to the insert paths of the subgroups and the master output. The headphones amp is
connected to 23 & 24, which are normalled and connected to the control room outputs of the mixing console. Of course, you can also
use pre-fader aux paths for the headphones mix.