SPDIF patchbay??????

[FZfile]

Hi.

I was wondering....is it possible to set up a SPDIF patchbay??

Can i use my regular pathbay????

I assume that there would be some impedence issues.
I think SPDIF is suppose to be 75ohms.

This is my setup and goal.

I have a DAW (finally!!!) with SPDIF soundcard, a VS880 w/SPDIF, an Ultracurve w/SPDIF adapter, and eventually a J-Station.

I heard that the coverters in the Ultracurve are pretty descent (it will arrive next week) so I figure I can use it as a DI interface (as opposed to using the VS880's converters).

Also, I may want EQ, with the Ultracurve, Acid loops from DAW to 880, or vice versa, mixes on 880 to DAW,.......

.....AND I want to be able to put the Ultacurve in front of the monitors from either the 880 OR the DAW depending on wich way I'm mixing/recording or analysing.

So.....do I need a specialized patchbay?

-mike

 

[Blue Bear Sound]

yes, you need a specialized bay -- check out Markertek... http://www.markertek.com

 

[DigitMus]

Better yet, get a Z-Systems Detangler (if you have lots of money...)

S.G.

 

[Track Rat]

If you just want patching and not normalled connections there's a few cheap options. I use a video patch bay (all BNC connectors) and all cable is 75 ohm high quality video coaxial and it works like a champ. I got mine from work but I've seen them in electronics consignment stores here in my area for less than $50. No matter what you use, keep your runs as short as possible.

 

[FZfile]

Thanks guys.

I will start checking my local electronics/computer shops.

If I cant find a video patchbay around here then I will look at Markertek.

Thanks again guys.

-mike