CB Electronics XPatch-32

Features:

• 32x32 Crosspoint Routing
• 2 input combo XLR line level / ¼ inch jack DI input
• 2 output front panel XLR connections
• front panel headphone monitoring
• create, store & recall routing
• any input can connect to multiple outputs
• OSX & Windows compatible software
• Software & firmware updates via USB
• 8 channels of metering
• +4/-10 dBm line level selection on every input and output
• I/O on DB-25 connectors - Tascam format
• unused I/O are muted to minimize crosstalk
• footswitch input for selection of snapshot (presets)
• Designed by CB Electronics multi-award-winning designer Colin Broad
• Load and save predefined signal paths
• Connect a TMC-1 or TMC-2 to use as a monitor controller with electronic patch

CB Electronics introduces XPatch-32, designed by multi-award-winning designer Colin Broad. XPatch-32 is a 32x32 digitally controlled, fully analogue audio patch bay routing system for audio professionals and aimed at streamlining workflow in even the most demanding post or music studios.

The XPatch-32 system is controlled by our XPatch-32 program via USB, allowing for complex routings in seconds. Create, store and recall routings from sessions. Any input can be sent to multiple outputs. The XPatch-32 design is based on the A-Mon / I-Mon and shares the I/O and CPU cards, allowing for input and output muting and even gain control.

The front panel is equipped with 2x XLR combo connectors for input XLR line-level / ¼ inch jack DI input, plus 2 XLR output for quick auditioning of equipment. Also included are ¼ inch jack for headphone monitoring of inputs and outputs, OLED display and encoder with push button for function selection. In addition, there is a ¼ inch jack socket for a switch to step through snapshots (presets).

Once configured, XPatch-32 can operate independently of the XPatch-32 program and host computer via the front panel encoder or foot-switch. By switching between snapshots, the foot-switch enables the XPatch-32 to be used as a powerful studio or live performance tool for musicians.

In any studio, the XPatch-32 can make it quick and easy to use your favorite new and legacy hardware effect’s units in your mix.The XPatch-32 is a versatile stand-alone analogue routing/switching system for on-stage boutique instrument processing or amplifier selection.

Individual Channel Level control & mutes of inputs & outputs

The major problem with an electronic patch is cross-talk especially between signals at different levels. The X-Patch 32 inherits input and output gain control from the A-Mon/I-Mon, the input gain control allows levels within the patch to be optimized minimizing cross-talk. Unused inputs and outputs are muted further reducing cross-talk.

Metering of inputs and outputs

The X-Patch-32 inherits 8 channels of metering from the A-Mon/I-Mon, these are connected in parallel with outputs 25 - 32 and can be viewed in the Mac/Windows GUI.

Connect a TMC-1 OR TMC-2 to use as monitor controller with electronic patch

When used with a TMC-1 or TMC-2 part of the XPatch-32 may be configured as the monitoring system for any format from stereo up to 7.1.4. The channel count,cue sends and talkback and listen back are user configurable allowing for the XPatch-32 to split between monitoring and electronic patch to suit user requirements.

The front panel provides the following functions

• Stereo Inputs 31 and 32 on XLR combi’s, (¼ inch jack DI input)
• Stereo Outputs 31 and 32 on XLR’s
• Headphone Monitoring Outputs 29 & 30 on 1/4” Jack
• Headphone source and gain selection via front panel encoder
• Snapshot selection from encoder or footswitch
• O-Led display of selected input and snapshot

MAC/Windows GUI

The GUI includes in/out matrix, paths, Equipment List, Metering, Snapshot screens. The GUI communicates with the XPatch-32 via USB.

Post AES NY, Updates include Stereo paths, Shortcut Keys, Gain Control, Undo/Redo for Paths and Equipment List, Independent font size for Matrix and paths, Help in French and English