Rack processors are the patch bays, rack mixers, compressors and DI boxes that mount into a 19 inch rack, usually 1U to 3U high with connectors at the rear.
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About Rack Processors
Rack processors are the signal-processing workhorses of the 19 inch rack format: patch bays (also written patchbay), mixers, compressors, DI boxes and speaker management units built into standard rack enclosures, usually 1U to 3U high. Designed for professional and touring use, rack gear typically puts the controls on the front panel and the connectors at the rear, so a fully loaded rack stays tidy and roadworthy.
The range covers ART and Neutrik TRS patch bays and the ART P16 XLR patch bay for clean, re-routable cabling, plus ART rack mixers from the Bluetooth-equipped MX622BT to the 8-channel MX821S mic/line mixer. Dynamics are handled by the ART SCL2 dual compressor, limiter and noise gate, alongside the Alctron PRO-DI8 8-channel DI box and Audiocenter T88D speaker management system. Mount everything in our 19 inch audio racks, fit them out with rack accessories like drawers and blanking panels, browse the full 19 inch rack gear range, or protect gear in transit with rack cases.
Rack Processor FAQs
What is a rack processor?
A rack processor is any signal-processing unit built to the 19 inch rack standard, including compressors, equalisers, mixers, patch bays and DI boxes. Rack gear is sized in rack units (1U = 1.75 inches) so different units stack neatly in the same rack frame or case.
What does a patch bay do?
A patch bay, sometimes written as patchbay, brings all your inputs and outputs to one panel, so you can re-route signals with short patch cables instead of re-plugging gear behind the rack. It saves wear on your equipment's sockets and makes complex studio routing fast and repeatable.
Should I choose an XLR or TRS patch bay?
Match the patch bay to the connectors on your gear. TRS jack patch bays suit most studio line-level equipment and are the common studio choice, while XLR patch bays like the ART P16 suit microphone lines and stage-oriented rigs.
