Neutrik

The Neutrik NKTT12's are TT patch cables for use in a studio's patch bay. Neutrik is best known for makers connectors for cables as well as patch bays and other products for in studio use where connections need to be made. They're probably the most respected in this sense, as whenever custom cables are being used you'll see Neutrik connectors on them. The NKTT12's are for TT based patch bays, which are the only type of patch bays we've got at the studio where I work. We have a number of different rooms on site, each with their own patch bay (many of them Neutrik), and most also feature Neutrik patch cables. We also have a ton of Mogami TT patch cables, but also have a lot of these NKTT12's. It's especially important to have a proper and secure connection when it comes to patching in on your patch bay as everything runs through it, so this is not going to be the place you want to skimp on in the studio. I don't know if you buy these in bulk, but the vast array of them that we have suggests that you can and that would be the way to do. They do come a number of lengths, as we've got some super short, medium, and really long Neutrik patch cables on hand. I don't know what kind of price each of these would command, but being that they are Neutrik, these most likely aren't going to be the cheapest way to get TT patch cables, but again this isn't something where you want to try to save money. Definitely do yourself a favor and get at the Neutrik NKTT12s for your patch bay and never worry again about having a secure connection within your patch bay, as to me that'd be worth the few extra dollars it will cost you to go with Neutrik...

The Neutrik NYS-SPP is a 48 point patch bay that sits in a single space rack mountable unit. It has 48 1/4" TRS points on the front panel and 48 1/4" TRS connections in the back, and that is all there is to the patch bay. It doesn't require any power or anything since it is a patch bay, and there aren't any other features or characteristics here. Once you've made your connections in the back, the front allows you to make your connections easily and quickly. While many of the different patch bays that I've used are very similar, you definitely tell that the Neutrik is in a class of it's own in terms of quality. Since most of the time I'm patching with Neutrik cables anyway, having a Neutrik patch bay makes a lot of sense. There isn't too much more that you need to know about the NYS-SPP, as it is pretty self explanatory. While you're going to pay a few more bucks for the Neutrik NYS-SPP 48 point patch bay than you will most, if you're putting together a studio where you will be making a lot of patches with your patch bay, having a 100% reliable patch bay is a must. With the Neutrik NYS-SPP you can rest assured that none of the points will break or crap out, as it is made extremely well from a very reliable source. If you have a smaller home studio where you might not be doing too much patching, it probably isn't necessary to spend the extra money on a Neutrik NYS-SPP patch bay over let's say one made by Tascam, but if you're a professional looking for the best you can get, definitely go with this one, as it is definitely a purchase you will not regret when it still works perfectly years after you got it...

(Originally written by ti_zourite/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Neutrik connector: right angle 1/4" TS phone plug with nickel body and silver contacts. I use these connectors for my patch cables. They give me great flexibility to connect my effect pedals, rack processors, etc. and to make guitar cables with the right length. I use NP2RX on both ends of my patch cables, and for my guitar cables I use one NP2RX for the amp connection and one NP2X (no angle) for my Strats. I use it only with Mogami 2524 cables. I have no more noise problems, sound loss, etc. It's a very good product and everyone can solder them. And the Neutrik homepage provides an assembly instruction PDF for each connector.