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Cables - Every item in recording and sound systems must be connected to each other with cabling. These cables include analog, digital, power, and many more. There are also devices such as patchbays and wall panels used to fascilitate in connecting different sources to one another without crawling around the back of racks.

Finished Cables - These are cables that are built to a specific length with certain connectors on each end.

Patchbays - All cables are connected to the back of a patchbay so that different connections and paths can be made on the front of the patchbay. There are many types of patchbays accomodating different connectors, types of signal, and amounts of patch points.

Connectors - Physical connectors used on the ends of cables to connect to other cables, adapters, or equipment. When sold individually these items often need to be soldered to raw cable in order to build a finished cable.

Raw Cable - Physical cable containing individual wires and shielding in a protective rubber or plastic housing. Raw cable can usually be cut to a desired length and soldered to a connector in order create a finished cable.

Wall Panels - Panels that have various connections used to patch a signal from one room to another. One of the most common wall panels is used in the studio (performing area of a recording studio) to connect microphones so that the signal will route to the control room (recording and control center of a recording studio).

Connector Mounts - Connectors made to mount onto a piece of gear or wall mount to receive a cable connection.

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This site is designed to compliment the information covered in Home Studio Setup.