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Fixed Error · Post by **Fixed Error** » Mon May 21, 2012 8:58 am

Hey all,

I could use a hand with how best to setup and integrate using an Apogee Ensemble, D-Box Summing Mixer and some outboard. I get the basics of patch bays but Im not sure how I got about things when using the 8-channel D-Box. Its come time for a patch bay as the IO is getting a bit much for the Ensemble. This is what weve got:

- Apogee Ensemble (8 analog in/outs)
- SPL Channel One (main Mic Pre)
- 2 X Avalon 747 (stereo pair mic pre, however you can toggle line/mic meaning that I could also use the Avalons as EQ/Comp sends via line ins)
- TC M4000 Stereo Verb
-Neutrik NYS-SPP L1 TRS 48 point patch bay
-Theres also an old Akai S5000 with out in/outs which be nice to hook up and to also use its filters to send to but not essential

It would be nice to be able to patch mics between preamps but because the mics were using have their own phantom power supply as I understand it, it's not a good idea to do that with TRS patch bays as stuff might get fried? Im mainly a little confused as to the Ensemble connections and how I'd need to reflect this in our Cubase 6 template setup.

Any help would be most appreciated!

Jim

IIRs · Post by **IIRs** » Mon May 21, 2012 9:16 am

I suggest patching the summing box to ebay, before everyone realises that digital summing is superior after all and the value of such units plummets.

tehlord · Post by **tehlord** » Mon May 21, 2012 9:18 am

IIRs wrote:I suggest patching the summing box to ebay, before everyone realises that digital summing is superior after all and the value of such units plummets.

Gearslutz just heard that.

Apparently you're now on 'the list'

IIRs · Post by **IIRs** » Mon May 21, 2012 9:42 am

I actualy got a permanent ban from recording.org for saying just that (I was a moderator previously!)

Fixed Error · Post by **Fixed Error** » Mon May 21, 2012 9:56 am

IIRs wrote:I suggest patching the summing box to ebay, before everyone realises that digital summing is superior after all and the value of such units plummets.

Thanks for that enlightening piece of information, but you can go and sit in the corner now. So as I was saying, anyone with something useful to contribute?

IIRs · Post by **IIRs** » Mon May 21, 2012 10:05 am

You're welcome! I'm not going to sit in the corner however: I will be spending the day mixing monitors on an old Soundcraft SM12 console, while wishing the venue would invest in a modern digital "Vi" desk which would sound way better.

Fixed Error · Post by **Fixed Error** » Mon May 21, 2012 10:23 am

IIRs wrote:You're welcome! I'm not going to sit in the corner however: I will be spending the day mixing monitors on an old Soundcraft SM12 console, while wishing the venue would invest in a modern digital "Vi" desk which would sound way better.

Have a nice day. Sooo back on topic...

Patch Bay/Summing Mixer setup advice