Patch cable (studio technology)

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With patch cables (engl. To patch = "patch together, insert") is referred to a short cable, the connection between two devices or sockets manufactured.

In studio technology, it is normally used to loop ( patch ) the effects devices that are often present in a recording studio in a meaningful and manageable manner in the desired signal paths .

A change in the signal paths for the engineer to design comfortable, the electrical inputs and outputs are all effect devices from the rear side to a patch panel (so-called. Patchbay ) connected. The present there on the front jacks (usually in a symmetrical or non-symmetrical 6.3 mm jack plug design ) can then be using the patch cable simply connect without resorting to the most poorly accessible rear of the effect - racks having to swap connections. Patch cables are available in different colors for better orientation.

The patch bay is for larger consoles already installed external patch panels are available "format for installation in racks in the 19th

Patch cables are also used in network technology and telecommunications , see the article Patch cables .

literature

  • Rolf Beckmann: Manual of PA technology. Basics, components, practice. 2nd edition, Elektor-Verlag, Aachen 1990, ISBN 3-921608-66-X .
  • Michael Ebner: Lighting technology for stage and disco. A handbook for practitioners. Elektor-Verlag, Aachen 2001, ISBN 3-89576-108-7 .
  • Roland Enders: The home recording manual. The way to optimal recordings. 3rd, revised edition, revised by Andreas Schulz. Carstensen, Munich 2003, ISBN 3-910098-25-8 .