Tascam PB-32P User Manual

Using the Tascam PB-32P:
a Half-Normalled Patch Bay
Back Front
Typical Patch (Default Setting for Playback)
– Line Out (Play) –
from CD, DAT, etc.
– Line In –
to Soundboard
Back Front
Special Patch (Adding an External Device to the Sound System for Playback)
– Line Out (Play) –
from portable MD, etc.
Note: Inserting a cable in the bottom jack in the front jack disconnects the
signal flow from the top jack in the back to the bottom jack in the back.
Back Front
Special Patch (Recording with the Sound System)
– Line Out (Play) –
from CD, DAT, etc.
– Line In –
to Soundboard
– Line In –
to Tape, MD, etc.
– Line Out (Play) –
from CD, DAT, etc.
– Line In –
to Soundboard
Signal flows from the top jack in the back to the bottom jack in the back. Therefore, no patch
cables are required in the front jacks for typical playback operation.
Like in the “Typical Patch” example, the signal flows from the top jack in the back to the bottom
jack in the back. However, in this special patch setup, the signal also flows from the top jack in the front
through a patch cable to the “Line In” of the device you wish to record onto. To record from the
soundboard, simply run a patch cable from the “C/ROOM Out” on the patch bay to the “Line In” of
the device you wish to record onto like in the above picture.
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Derek R. Ellertson – May 4, 2001
Note: If headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack on the soundboard,
the signal to “C/ROOM Out” is cut off!!
This special patch setup is useful if you wish to temporarily introduce a new component to the
sound system.

Tascam PB-32P Specifications

General

Type	Patch Bay
Channels	32
Configuration	Balanced
Inputs	32
Outputs	32
Power Supply	Not required
Connectors	1/4" TRS

Summary

Typical Patch (Default Setting for Playback)

Signal Flow and Connectivity

Signal flows from the top jack in the back to the bottom jack in the back. No front patch cables are required for playback.

Headphone Jack Interaction

Note: If headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack, the signal to C/ROOM Out is cut off.

Special Patch (Recording with the Sound System)

Recording Setup and Signal Path

Signal flows to the top jack in the back and front. Use a patch cable from C/ROOM Out to Line In for recording.

Headphone Jack Interaction During Recording

Note: If headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack, the signal to C/ROOM Out is cut off.

Special Patch (Adding External Device for Playback)

External Device Integration and Signal Disconnection

Useful for temporarily adding components. Inserting a front bottom jack cable disconnects rear signal flow.