jkowtko
Well-Known Member
Should patchbays have connection problems with their patch jacks?
The high school just completed their $$$ new perf arts center with lots of sound equipment. In the rack are four 2U TRS patchbays, maybe 24in/24out each, with full jack normaling.
People have complained that the jacks don't work very well, that you have to jimmy the TRS jacks around, maybe pull them out a bit, to get the connection. My only experience with this equipment has been a few hours a night since Monday, and I've noticed some connection problems as well.
I won't be at the school until tonight, but won't be able to read forum email there either, so I have to post now lacking some info on the particular unit. Just wondering if anyone has an idea of what's going on?
Behind the rack the wires look to be wrapped and routed very professionally, with twist/screw fasteners on the back side.
Sorry, I don't remember the brand/model offhand.
Should any patchbay product have trouble with connections? After all, that's the sole purpose of the product. Or do I just need to hit it with some deoxit and work the jacks a bit?
Thanks. John
The high school just completed their $$$ new perf arts center with lots of sound equipment. In the rack are four 2U TRS patchbays, maybe 24in/24out each, with full jack normaling.
People have complained that the jacks don't work very well, that you have to jimmy the TRS jacks around, maybe pull them out a bit, to get the connection. My only experience with this equipment has been a few hours a night since Monday, and I've noticed some connection problems as well.
I won't be at the school until tonight, but won't be able to read forum email there either, so I have to post now lacking some info on the particular unit. Just wondering if anyone has an idea of what's going on?
Behind the rack the wires look to be wrapped and routed very professionally, with twist/screw fasteners on the back side.
Sorry, I don't remember the brand/model offhand.
Should any patchbay product have trouble with connections? After all, that's the sole purpose of the product. Or do I just need to hit it with some deoxit and work the jacks a bit?
Thanks. John