DBX PB48 PatchBay
Balanced 1/4 in. TRS patch bay offering 48 jacks each in the front and rear. User configurable for normalled or non-normalled operation. Standard 1U rack design.
Overall User Ratings (based on 17 ratings)
Submitted May 23, 2004 by a customer from cs.com
"Use a Proffessional device, If you're a pro; or even if you are working with a project studio (and need a patchbay). This is th"
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I hope all that's ever needed is compressed air to clean the channels. This is One excellent piece of hardware
Sound
The DBX patchbay is the best patchbay I've purchased. It's been said by Pro Audio proffessionals that you can take a hammer to this thing and it will still work (after the abuse);However I'm not crazy so I haven't taken time to test this urban legend, abuse isn't good on ANY gear... also I spent money on some other patchbays that weren't DBX (or) TASCAM, and they were peaces of junk. When purchasing a patchbay just make sure all your channels work, and it's not staticy. In my practic DBX has become one of the best low-end Hardware brand names in the business.
Features
If you need a patchbaY...DBX
Quality
Top quality patchbay. It should work through almost any enviroment. And If you get static in a channel(it's probaly dust) use compressed air, Don't be an idiot & just throw it away
Value
DBX PATCHBAYS would have to be in the top ten list of patchbays.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed cutomer service
The Wow Factor
I can't live without my patchbays, Then again patchbays are for proffessionals not chumps.
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Submitted December 26, 2005 by a customer from charter.net
"A Solid Connection With This Patchbay"
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This product is a solid purchase. While there may be a couple small drawbacks - at least in my mind - they are nothing to worry about. I am definately happy I spent a little more for the dbx PB48, as it was worth it.
Sound
If it works correctly, a patchbay should not create any audible difference in the sound. The dbx PB48 does this well.
Features
While a patchbay may seem a mundane piece of equipment, it is essential. The dbx PB48 allows for easy access to your equipment I/O with added flexibility via half-normalled and de-normalled configurations.
Quality
The patchbay came in perfect shape. However, upon flipping a few circuit boards - in order to change the normalling - I realized that the "bolts" were made of plastic. While there seemed to be no problem with this, there is probably a slight risk of stripping them. Additionaly, some of the boards proved more difficult to remove than expected.
Value
For the price, the dbx PB48 is a very good piece of equipment. Especially when compared to some of the cheaper patchbays available, this one shines.
Manufacturer Support
I have had no need to request any support from dbx.
The Wow Factor
The patchbay is very clean and solid in appearance. Much of the desire of this product stems from necessity.
Musical Background:
Student in Performance, Technology, and Composition
Musical Style:
Multiple - Electronic, Blues, Jazz, World, and more
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