DIY Patch panel!
Hey all, after a couple comments and messages on the photos I've been posting I decided to do a quick write-up on my patch bay project. To give you more context; I have a rack bay where I store my MOTU 8pre interface. The 8 mic/line ins are on the back of the unit, which is perfectly fine, unless your rack unit is twice the depth of the interface. Reaching in to change mic cables was cumbersome and annoying. I decided to look for a snake to move around the front for easy access. After a deal of research I only found bricks for stage use and patch bays that are much too large for my application (16+ mic only lines) so, I decided to go the DIY route. Here I'll give you a break down of the materials I used. some resources I found and how I went about assembling it. DISCLAIMER: I am no means a professional electrician. I assume you have the basics down of using a soldering iron and a wire stripper. First off, a list of parts: 1. The rack plate and Neutrik Mic/line in input...