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Post by thehightenor on Nov 7, 2024 3:33:32 GMT -6
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Post by honkeur on Nov 7, 2024 4:20:49 GMT -6
That's a super-elegant idea. It makes so much sense, I can't believe nobody thought of it before...!
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Post by frans on Nov 7, 2024 5:34:07 GMT -6
I have sworn myself to not use more than two rackspaces of TT patchbay after i did the new cabling a few years ago. (i stopped counting after the first bay had 700+ solder contacts i had to do) I wish BLA good luck and i have fond memories of a good BLA modded piece i used long ago, but god shall strike me down with a lightningbolt if any more inches of TT are entering the door.... (the nurse leading me back into my padded room after a solder-induced breakdown...)
It doesn't count that i wouldn't have to solder anything on that BLA.
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Post by thirdeye on Nov 7, 2024 6:19:50 GMT -6
I have one. It's great! Added 8 channels of EQ, and didn't have to get into my TT bays. Great concept! |
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Post by bluesholyman on Nov 7, 2024 6:32:18 GMT -6
Bit of a related question: Is TT used much these days for new installations? I imagine they probably exists to a large extent in older large studios, but do people prefer them over 1/4" for density? I imagine the added cost is a factor.
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Post by thehightenor on Nov 7, 2024 7:41:11 GMT -6
Bit of a related question: Is TT used much these days for new installations? I imagine they probably exists to a large extent in older large studios, but do people prefer them over 1/4" for density? I imagine the added cost is a factor. I have a little desktop 8x8 Switchcraft TT bay - it's brilliant as I only needed 8x8 plus my 16x16 XLR bay. |
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Post by thehightenor on Nov 7, 2024 7:42:25 GMT -6
I have one. It's great! Added 8 channels of EQ, and didn't have to get into my TT bays. Great concept! Cool! Can you access the modules by plugging into the TT bay at the front and add them into a chain of another TT bay or are they only for internal routing and one must use the XLR's at the back for normal I/O? Thanks |
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Post by thirdeye on Nov 7, 2024 7:51:47 GMT -6
I have one. It's great! Added 8 channels of EQ, and didn't have to get into my TT bays. Great concept! Cool! Can you access the modules by plugging into the TT bay at the front and add them into a chain of another TT bay or are they only for internal routing and one must use the XLR's at the back for normal I/O? Thanks the tt i/o mirrors the xlr i/o, so all good to chain. |
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Post by exit2studios on Nov 7, 2024 8:22:46 GMT -6
I don't think this is a new product (unless I'm mistaken), and I heard somewhere that it has been discontinued. Is this a different chassis than what I'm thinking?
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Post by nicksteinborn on Nov 7, 2024 9:13:24 GMT -6
I don't think this is a new product (unless I'm mistaken), and I heard somewhere that it has been discontinued. Is this a different chassis than what I'm thinking? Looks like an updated version. The old one had little blocky looking patchpoints. If I end up getting another 500-series, I'll probably spring for this so I don't have to dig more in back of my racks.  |
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Post by thehightenor on Nov 7, 2024 9:28:48 GMT -6
Cool! Can you access the modules by plugging into the TT bay at the front and add them into a chain of another TT bay or are they only for internal routing and one must use the XLR's at the back for normal I/O? Thanks the tt i/o mirrors the xlr i/o, so all good to chain. Oh no I’m sorry to hear this. Now I really, really want one  |
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Post by doubledog on Nov 7, 2024 9:48:51 GMT -6
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Post by ericn on Nov 7, 2024 11:19:40 GMT -6
Bit of a related question: Is TT used much these days for new installations? I imagine they probably exists to a large extent in older large studios, but do people prefer them over 1/4" for density? I imagine the added cost is a factor. TT is still very much used due to the density and the superiority of the switching jacks themselves, last I check Switchcraft TT had twice the life expectancy of a Switchcraft 1/4 switching jack. |
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Post by tonycamphd on Nov 7, 2024 11:25:36 GMT -6
I have sworn myself to not use more than two rackspaces of TT patchbay after i did the new cabling a few years ago. (i stopped counting after the first bay had 700+ solder contacts i had to do) I wish BLA good luck and i have fond memories of a good BLA modded piece i used long ago, but god shall strike me down with a lightningbolt if any more inches of TT are entering the door.... (the nurse leading me back into my padded room after a solder-induced breakdown...) It doesn't count that i wouldn't have to solder anything on that BLA. I have 7 spaces of self built TT patchbays lol They are all DB25x12 on the rears Contrary to interweb myth if you by quality dsubs, wire them cleanly, ground and shield them properly they are not noisy and completely secure |
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Post by parasitk on Nov 7, 2024 11:26:28 GMT -6
What’s the quality like for this chassis, including the power supply?
Because I do love the idea of the integrated patch points.
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Post by Mister Chase on Nov 7, 2024 11:28:42 GMT -6
Bit of a related question: Is TT used much these days for new installations? I imagine they probably exists to a large extent in older large studios, but do people prefer them over 1/4" for density? I imagine the added cost is a factor. TT is still very much used due to the density and the superiority of the switching jacks themselves, last I check Switchcraft TT had twice the life expectancy of a Switchcraft 1/4 switching jack. Also I like pretending I'm a 50's switchboard girl. "Putting you through to the Rupert 542" |
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Post by bluesholyman on Nov 7, 2024 12:12:19 GMT -6
TT is still very much used due to the density and the superiority of the switching jacks themselves, last I check Switchcraft TT had twice the life expectancy of a Switchcraft 1/4 switching jack. Also I like pretending I'm a 50's switchboard girl. "Putting you through to the Rupert 542" "One Ringy Rupert.....two Ringy Ruperts..." |
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Post by thehightenor on Nov 7, 2024 15:24:42 GMT -6
TT is still very much used due to the density and the superiority of the switching jacks themselves, last I check Switchcraft TT had twice the life expectancy of a Switchcraft 1/4 switching jack. Also I like pretending I'm a 50's switchboard girl. "Putting you through to the Rupert 542" lol …. |
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Post by notneeson on Nov 7, 2024 15:31:24 GMT -6
Bit of a related question: Is TT used much these days for new installations? I imagine they probably exists to a large extent in older large studios, but do people prefer them over 1/4" for density? I imagine the added cost is a factor. TT is still very much used due to the density and the superiority of the switching jacks themselves, last I check Switchcraft TT had twice the life expectancy of a Switchcraft 1/4 switching jack. Been around a couple shiny new LFACs (API, NEVE, Daking) the last few years and they all have TT bays. |
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Post by jeremygillespie on Nov 7, 2024 16:45:11 GMT -6
I’m surprised they put 2 mults on there. Only thing it’s missing are 2 polarity patch points.
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Post by drumsound on Nov 7, 2024 19:24:10 GMT -6
That's a super-elegant idea. It makes so much sense, I can't believe nobody thought of it before...! Aphex and The discontinued API 4 space 500 racks had tt and 1/4" balanced on the rear. I have an old Aphex box that just sits near my patchbay. |
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Post by thirdeye on Nov 8, 2024 7:26:00 GMT -6
What’s the quality like for this chassis, including the power supply? Because I do love the idea of the integrated patch points. I have the original one, before the redesign and it used Heritage Audio OST for power. Not sure if the new one does, but BLA's website says the new one has the same power per rail. Specs look the same on both, they just don't mention OST on the new one. The rack has been flawless for me, I have it stuffed with 2 x Great River eq's, 2 x CAPI eq's, and 4 x Tonelux. |
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