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Basic, functional patch bay with some signal loss
I bought this as a replacement for a previous unit Given away over ten years ago... mostly because of the cost and the lack of options in the 1/4in jack category. Its continued existence in the Behringer line shows it’s a workhorse.
The switching options for normalled, half normalled etc are convenient if you put the unit at the top of an open rack.
So it’s functional and practical - lots of switching and routing options and lots of channels. HOWEVER: I did a null test to see what kind of signal degradation is happening through this unit and, of course, there’s a lot. So you get what you’re paying for - a convenient patching system which (for me anyway) opens up the options with analog gear, but you’re compromising the signal path when you use it. Efficiency vs quality, your choice....
The switching options for normalled, half normalled etc are convenient if you put the unit at the top of an open rack.
So it’s functional and practical - lots of switching and routing options and lots of channels. HOWEVER: I did a null test to see what kind of signal degradation is happening through this unit and, of course, there’s a lot. So you get what you’re paying for - a convenient patching system which (for me anyway) opens up the options with analog gear, but you’re compromising the signal path when you use it. Efficiency vs quality, your choice....
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RJ
Not convinced
I bought this as Thomann stopped selling the Samson S-patch Plus which is a solid product.
I thought this would be okay.
Setting up is pretty straight forward & good. The switches to achieve this are on the top of the unit so you don't need to take it apart which is good in my opinion. You just need to remember to either leave room above the unit or be sure you can slide it out from the rack if you ever need to make some changes.
The jacks are slightly wobbly, which didn't concern me too much.
However, after a month of light use the unit has started to generate noise & crackles when being patched. I need to double check that it is this unit that is responsible (pretty sure though). I will then be contacting Thomann for an alternative.
Maybe its just a one off but like the heading states I'm not convinced about this product.
Bring back the Samson ;-)
I thought this would be okay.
Setting up is pretty straight forward & good. The switches to achieve this are on the top of the unit so you don't need to take it apart which is good in my opinion. You just need to remember to either leave room above the unit or be sure you can slide it out from the rack if you ever need to make some changes.
The jacks are slightly wobbly, which didn't concern me too much.
However, after a month of light use the unit has started to generate noise & crackles when being patched. I need to double check that it is this unit that is responsible (pretty sure though). I will then be contacting Thomann for an alternative.
Maybe its just a one off but like the heading states I'm not convinced about this product.
Bring back the Samson ;-)
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K
This is the fourth I bought
I am very happy with this patch bay. I currently own 4, and they hold every I/O in my studio without any problem at all. You should handle with care though because they wobble a bit.
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F
You can't get a more convenient 1/4'' TRS patch, and can't get a cheaper one than this.
At first I didn't expect good quality, for I though "for the price, who care? I can replace the whole thing for the price of one single jack in a competitor's equivalent." After a couple of years, I still haven't experienced any issue. The quality is rather good, actually.
My only qualm is that the (super convenient) mode switches are on the top part, and can be accidentally changed when inserting this bar into a tightly packed rack.
At first I didn't expect good quality, for I though "for the price, who care? I can replace the whole thing for the price of one single jack in a competitor's equivalent." After a couple of years, I still haven't experienced any issue. The quality is rather good, actually.
My only qualm is that the (super convenient) mode switches are on the top part, and can be accidentally changed when inserting this bar into a tightly packed rack.
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D
Flexible and solid
I have two of these and they both work really well. In the UK they are also holding their value on the secondhand market. So better buy new! I think that they have the designed the front and back around the wrong way, but that may not bother most people.
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Does what it says
Good options per channel. Bit of a pain that the switches are on the top so you either need to leave a small gap and use a screwdriver to move them or prepare everything before racking.
Not sure if the crackles and apparently dodgy channels I get are from the ultra patch or from cables (all bought new) which is why i can't confidently give it 5/5 for quality
Additional info after a couple of years... I would hesitate to buy these now, as I need to replacement. He crackles and bad connections are too annoying to live with and have been for a while. If you're an occasional user they're OK, but if you need a professional set up I'd look at something else.
Not sure if the crackles and apparently dodgy channels I get are from the ultra patch or from cables (all bought new) which is why i can't confidently give it 5/5 for quality
Additional info after a couple of years... I would hesitate to buy these now, as I need to replacement. He crackles and bad connections are too annoying to live with and have been for a while. If you're an occasional user they're OK, but if you need a professional set up I'd look at something else.
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Unreliable
While I own some great behringer synths, this product is a disappointment. The connections are not reliable at all.
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G
I have three of these - very useful
Not much to say about these. They do what they are supposed to do. They are good value and easy to use. I have all mine half-normalled so I don't worry about being able to access the top mounted switched when in the rack.
They will require you spend quite a lot of money on cables but as they won't constantly need rearranging, they should last a long time.
So far I've no complaints about quality and I haven't experienced any crackle or cross-talk.
They will require you spend quite a lot of money on cables but as they won't constantly need rearranging, they should last a long time.
So far I've no complaints about quality and I haven't experienced any crackle or cross-talk.
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It's Behringer...
It looks sturdy enough and seems well built on the face of it. Out the box it works well and the switches are handy. However, like a lot of Behringer gear, I have yet to find out how long it'll last. For the money, it seems as good or bad as other patch bays in this price range with added functionality of the switches.
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AU
Top value for project studio.
Purchased to route my 18i20 to outboard gear.
Pros:
- It's a patch bay, 24 channels of routing
- Configuration choice selection per channel. No need to take it apart like other patch bays in this price range.
- Sounds pristine, not had any issues to date.
- Built well, clean design
- The price.
Cons:
- Configuration switches are on top panel, but that is a big ask for a patch bay in this price range.
Summary:
If you need a patch bay, on a budget, you can't go wrong with the PX3000. Excellent offering.
Pros:
- It's a patch bay, 24 channels of routing
- Configuration choice selection per channel. No need to take it apart like other patch bays in this price range.
- Sounds pristine, not had any issues to date.
- Built well, clean design
- The price.
Cons:
- Configuration switches are on top panel, but that is a big ask for a patch bay in this price range.
Summary:
If you need a patch bay, on a budget, you can't go wrong with the PX3000. Excellent offering.
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