Half Normalized

LumenStudio · 27th November 2004

Hey,

Quick maybe dumb question... Is a half normalized patch bay configuration the same as using a Y cable. I'm having custom cables made for my studio and would like to split the signal between my pre and send it to my AD and to my mixing desk so I can have zero latency monitoring.

Seems like I could get a nice Y cord made with Mogami cable and gold connectors. Is that my best bet?

Thanks!
Lumen

LumenStudio · 27th November 2004

So is a half normalized patch bay wired any different than a Y cord physically? I guess I'm just trying to see if a Y cord would be just as good, if not better than a standard half normailized patch bay for this task?

Jeff Goodman · 28th November 2004

Djui5, you've got it half-right.

In a half normalled patchbay, if you patch into the source (usually the top row), you will get a mult into both the original destination *and* into the patchcord and on to wherever it goes.

If you patch into the destination (usually the bottom row) you will break the normal.

In a fully normalled bay, patching into either the source or the destination will break the normal.

Jeff

27th November 2004	#1
LumenStudio Gear addict Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Jersey Posts: 402 Thread Starter	Half Normalized Hey, Quick maybe dumb question... Is a half normalized patch bay configuration the same as using a Y cable. I'm having custom cables made for my studio and would like to split the signal between my pre and send it to my AD and to my mixing desk so I can have zero latency monitoring. Seems like I could get a nice Y cord made with Mogami cable and gold connectors. Is that my best bet? Thanks! Lumen __________________ My opinion may change at any time without notification.

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28th November 2004	#3
Jeff Goodman Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 244	Djui5, you've got it half-right. In a half normalled patchbay, if you patch into the source (usually the top row), you will get a mult into both the original destination and into the patchcord and on to wherever it goes. If you patch into the destination (usually the bottom row) you will break the normal. In a fully normalled bay, patching into either the source or the destination will break the normal. Jeff