Accessories / Gadgets

Software‑controlled ‘patchbays’ are invaluable for recall and routing in hybrid studios. Is this the right one for you?

The XP‑Relay combines CB Electronics’ sophisticated patchbay control system with the purest possible signal path.

Cat cabling is cheap and readily available — and there’s no reason you can’t use it to run balanced analogue audio signals all over the place!

With software control, silent switching and a choice of input cards, this clever box is way more than a patchbay substitute.

Never has working with a hybrid analogue/in‑the‑box setup been so easy.

Two very handy 'accessories' come under scrutiny: PJB's Bass Buddy, a Bass Guitar Recording DI Box, and from Little Labs their STD Instrument Cable Extender.