Isopatch Bantam Pro

The Isopatch Bantam Pro Series Patch panels have two rows of 48 Bantam Jacks in 1U of rack space. An enclosed jack design keeps out dust and dirt, while solid palladium cross-point switch contacts ensure perfect connections time and again. The Pro series patch panels have direct solder or 25 way D-sub rear termination with half and full normalizing on all channels. These units are suitable for balanced/unbalanced, and stereo signals with available lacing bar kit for extra rear cable support.

Smartpatch

The Smartpatch is a programmable automated routing controller that allows connections between sources and destinations (outputs and inputs) to be made electronically rather than with patch cords. Making connections with the Smartpatch is a snap Ð Simply press and hold a source key whilst pressing the required destination key and the connection is made - The adjacent LEDs illuminate to show the connections. With no menu structures to navigate, operation of the Smartpatch is refreshingly simple and intuitive. Any number of connections can be made between the sixteen sources and destinations (this is called a patch) and stored in memory for recall at any time, either manually or under MIDI control. There are 128 internal patch memories on the Smartpatch, each of which holds a complete snapshot of all connections between the sources and destinations.

Connections on the Smartpatch are made using a matrix of electronic switches (FETs), so switching is fast and silent and excellent audio quality is assured with a minimum of components in the audio signal path. When supplied, the Smartpatch allows only one-to-one connections, but it is possible to route a source to up to four destinations simultaneously by activating MDR (multiple destination routing). Connections between sources are prevented and it is not possible to connect two sources to one destination with the Smartpatch Ð YouÕll have to use a mixer for this.

The 1U steel case of the Smartpatch has a slide-in designation strip above the two rows of channel keys for easy identification of sources and destinations. Connections to the rear of the Smartpatch are via _Ó TRS phone jacks and MIDI In, Thru and Out jacks are provided for external control. The Smartpatch is also mains powered, so no nasty wall-warts needed here!

The Smartpatch is available in two and three pole versions catering for mono stereo and balanced audio lines.

Designed for line level signals only, the Smartpatch is not suitable for amplified signals or lines with phantom power.

Isopatch and Isopatch Bantam

The Isopatch and Isopatch Bantam are of similar design having two rows of front-panel jacks with all sockets mounted on two horizontal PCBs that eliminate internal wiring and add extra rigidity to the panel. Jacks are of a fully enclosed design that helps to keep out the contaminants that shorten contact life. Half or full normalizing is available on all vertical pairs by simply bridging 'program pads' on the top PCB with solder. This system means that changes to the normalizing configuration can be made easily and quickly, even after installation. Contact material is phosphor-bronze/beryllium-copper with silver or gold plating. The Isopatch Bantam is also available with solid palladium cross-point switch contacts fitted to silver-plated jack contacts for increased performance.

The Isopatch jackfield has two rows of 24, 6.35mm, A-gauge jacks at the front and is available with jack, RCA or direct solder termination. The Isopatch Bantam jackfield has two rows of 48, 4.4mm Bantam jacks at the front arranged in stereo-spaced pairs. It is available with standard or palladium switch contacts with a choice of 25-way D-sub or direct-solder termination at the back. The D-sub version is wired to the Tascam DA88 pattern. A rear connector kit is available comprising 12 line connectors and 12 hoods. One is required for each Isopatch Bantam.

 

XLR Panel

The XLR panel has a single row of 16, male or female, 3-pin XLR receptacles at the front and is available with a choice of 6.35mm, A-gauge jacks or direct-solder termination at the back. XLR receptacles are PCB-mounting types with a nylon body and female contacts are of a bifurcated design ensuring high contact pressure. Female XLR receptacles are non-latching, but mating female line connectors will latch with the male receptacle. XLR phasing is programed by soldering across 'program pads' on the PCB.

Universal Panel

The Universal panel has a single row of 16 positions that can be fitted with any combination of connectors conforming to the Neutrick unified body ('D' series) pattern. The panel has no fixings visible from the front as the modules are retained by two screws at the rear. A lacing bar should always be used, as there is no other means of strain-relief for the solder joints.