Very basic patchbay question

[scott h.]

call me if you want a tutorial. my # is at studiowiring.com.

[Mike H]

Scott,
Thanks so much for the offer. I am pretty much already off to the races now. I bought two Switchcraft TT96 patchbays and I am about half way through the wiring. I saved a bunch on the cost of cables, plus I would have taken up four rack slots instead of two if I had gone the TRS patchbay route.

I think I'm on the right track; of course continuity testing is yet to be done. My biggest confusion was around how to handle the grounds and shields (all the wiring is balanced). After much (sometimes conflicting) guidance, I am initially wiring the ground and shields together at both ends. Also, I am NOT bussing the grounds at the patchbays; I am leaving each ground separately isolated. If I have humming problems with any connections, then I will lift the ground/shield at the destination end (not the origination end).

We'll see how it goes. I am actually enjoying the learning experience.........although I intend this to be the last time I do it.


Thanks again,
Mike