[sdiy] Patch bay decision...

[Dave Magnuson]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jean-pierre.desrochers at ville.quebec.qc.ca>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 8:28 AM
Subject: [sdiy] Patch bay decision...


> Hi all,
>
> I have one 48" high rackmount tower I just built to put
> audio/video stuff I'm gonna use in it
> (Tuner, VHS, Cassette decks, Turntable preamps, effects, etc..).
> Every back rca plugs of these devices will be wired to
> terminals of a rackmount patchbay for easy connect/disconnect
> of everything using 1/4" patch cords.
> My question is where would be the more 'handy'
> height to place the patchbay in the 48" high rackmont tower.
> For easier understanding lets divide the tower by 10,
> 10 is the tower's top, 5 middle, 1 bottom.
> I'm about to stack all devices tonight including
> the patch bay which is around 4" high.
> Thanks.
> J-P Desrochers
> _______________________________________________


Hi J-P

Personally, I like patch bays at the bottom of the rack.   This keeps the 
cables from hanging in front of the equipment

Of course if your new rack is going to be placed on top of other gear, this 
may not be ideal.

Dave Magnuson