Patchbays, I suggest the Samson 1/4 inch balanced S-Patch-Plus.... it's one of the few models which lets you switch modes (Normal/Half-normal/Thru) mode on all inputs with a front of unit selectable switch (most models dont have that)..... Don't get the patch bays that have a preset amount of each mode.... which means most of your patch bay goes to waste if you don't need that mode. the Samson is only $20 or so more than the other cheaper brands... worth the price. Many patch-bay models require you to do rediculous time consuming modifications to change modes.