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Title: SBD patching question
Post by: hhf32 on March 14, 2006, 07:55:10 AM: I'm thinking about going and taping the Radiators next week and I see that they usually have an XLR patchbay. What will I need for cables for going out of the patchbay and into a UA5? Can I go XLR>UA5 XLR in? Any UA5 settings I'd need to be concerned about?
Title: Re: SBD patching question
Post by: jimmc on March 14, 2006, 09:09:18 AM: I've ran SBD > UA-5 > JB3 using XLRs w/ great results. One thing to keep in mind is that the signal from the SBD may be very hot, so the UA-5 levels will need to be low if the signal is hot. In my case, I had the gain turned all the way down. Peak light was still flashing, but the UA-5 > JB3 handled it wonderfully and I was thrilled w/ the results.
Title: Re: SBD patching question
Post by: FLDEADHEAD on March 14, 2006, 09:44:42 AM: Quote from: hhf32 on March 14, 2006, 07:55:10 AM
I'm thinking about going and taping the Radiators next week and I see that they usually have an XLR patchbay. What will I need for cables for going out of the patchbay and into a UA5? Can I go XLR>UA5 XLR in? Any UA5 settings I'd need to be concerned about?

Hey Now....
I have recorded a few Radiator shows in the past couple of years. They have a SBD PATCHBAY that has 3 options to plug into:
XLR
RCA
1/4 "
Their soundman is very kewl, yes sometimes they run HOT so watch your levels.....
Have a great time, Rads Rock.!
Title: Re: SBD patching question
Post by: hhf32 on March 14, 2006, 09:50:48 AM: Thanks for the answers. What are the XLR's out of the patchbay, male or female. I'm wondering if I can just use my mic cables or if I'll need male to male xlr's?
Title: Re: SBD patching question
Post by: jcrab66 on March 14, 2006, 09:52:42 AM: just get you some xlr gender changers in case your mic cables wont work
Title: Re: SBD patching question
Post by: FLDEADHEAD on March 14, 2006, 09:59:32 AM: Quote from: hhf32 on March 14, 2006, 09:50:48 AM
Thanks for the answers. What are the XLR's out of the patchbay, male or female. I'm wondering if I can just use my mic cables or if I'll need male to male xlr's?

Since I use my SBM-1 when I recorded the Rads I ran out of the 1/4" to RCA line in.
I would guess Male into the XLR SBD PATCHBAY, altho having interchangeable xlr adapters makes good sense:-)
Title: Re: SBD patching question
Post by: John R on March 15, 2006, 08:34:12 AM: your standard mic cables will be ok, F>M. as mentioned above, signal may be hot. have fun.

jr
Title: Re: SBD patching question
Post by: hhf32 on March 15, 2006, 06:42:11 PM: Thanks for the help, I'm looking forward to the show.
Title: Re: SBD patching question
Post by: Nick Graham on March 15, 2006, 07:08:21 PM: Quote from: FLDEADHEAD on March 14, 2006, 09:59:32 AM
I would guess Male into the XLR SBD PATCHBAY

All XLR outputs, regardless if they're from a patchbay, pre-amp, SBD, or mics will be male. So you'll need to connect your female XLR end to whatever the source is.
Title: Re: SBD patching question
Post by: hhf32 on March 16, 2006, 02:31:06 PM: Thanks alot for the help. I'm looking forward to checking these guys out.
Title: Re: SBD patching question
Post by: bconnolly on March 16, 2006, 02:50:28 PM: Quote from: Nick Graham on March 15, 2006, 07:08:21 PM
Quote from: FLDEADHEAD on March 14, 2006, 09:59:32 AM
I would guess Male into the XLR SBD PATCHBAY

All XLR outputs, regardless if they're from a patchbay, pre-amp, SBD, or mics will be male. So you'll need to connect your female XLR end to whatever the source is.

Easy way to remember this with XLR cables is that the signal goes in the direction of the pins. So, since the signal is leaving the patchbay, the pins on the bay are going to be male and you'll have to plug female into it.