I have no experience with patch-bays, but I will soon need something.
Here is a list of the gear I will be using
2 Germs i/o = 4 xlr
Bass RBI i/o = 2 xlr 1 ΒΌ
Tape emu i/o = 4 xlr
Distressor i/o = 2 xlr
EQ (don't have yet) i/o = 4 xlr (if I get 2 or a stereo EQ)
Rosetta 200 i/o = 2 (analog in, will be using SPDIF out)
Should I get a patch bay or should I make a custom one with a bunch XLR connectors and make my own jumper wires?
I have no problem making my own, but a custom would need 2ru space as apposed to a patch-bay using only 1ru.
What kinda of costs am I looking at here? What patch-bay do you recommend?
Been searching/reading on here on patch-bays and it is all overwheliming to me. I think I would be best to just make a custom 2space patch-bay with XLR jack flush mounted and go from there.
for the most part, i wont be having to patch this and patch that often, but don't want to be hassled with getting to the back of everything, every time I need to change the signal rout.