Passive XLR Output Switchers & Input Selectors.

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  1. A1Gear

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    Old/Redundant Post.
     
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    Talk to Mapletree Audio about getting a custom switcher built.
     
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    You could get a Y adapter and have one of the outputs on your current switcher provide output to two devices simultaneously. I have my Yggdrasil feeding XLR output to both a Freya and a Mjolnir 2 at the same time. There is no degradation in signal quality.
     
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    I think this is the simplest way. The problem may be the quality of Y adapter. I got myself four feet long Y cable custom build using Mogami cables by Take Five Audio for $100. Works great with direct connections between BDA-2 and two amps.
     
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    I like Ghent Audio for stuff like this. Here is [a link] to the type of cable you describe. Mogami cable and Neutrik connectors for $45 at 5 ft. I don't have this particular cable, but I bought a pair of RCA Y-cables from him and they are very well made. Worth a look at least before pulling the trigger on something more expensive.
     
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    I looked at the link, the same thing at less then 50% of the Take Five Audio price. The choice is obvious, and thanks for the link: good website, and very good prices.
     

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