Behringer PX3000 Ultrapatch Pro

I bought this as a replacement for a previous unit Given away over ten years ago... mostly because of the cost and the lack of options in the 1/4in jack category. Its continued existence in the Behringer line shows it’s a workhorse.

The switching options for normalled, half normalled etc are convenient if you put the unit at the top of an open rack.

So it’s functional and practical - lots of switching and routing options and lots of channels. HOWEVER: I did a null test to see what kind of signal degradation is happening through this unit and, of course, there’s a lot. So you get what you’re paying for - a convenient patching system which (for me anyway) opens up the options with analog gear, but you’re compromising the signal path when you use it. Efficiency vs quality, your choice....

I bought this as Thomann stopped selling the Samson S-patch Plus which is a solid product.
I thought this would be okay.
Setting up is pretty straight forward & good. The switches to achieve this are on the top of the unit so you don't need to take it apart which is good in my opinion. You just need to remember to either leave room above the unit or be sure you can slide it out from the rack if you ever need to make some changes.
The jacks are slightly wobbly, which didn't concern me too much.
However, after a month of light use the unit has started to generate noise & crackles when being patched. I need to double check that it is this unit that is responsible (pretty sure though). I will then be contacting Thomann for an alternative.
Maybe its just a one off but like the heading states I'm not convinced about this product.
Bring back the Samson ;-)

Good options per channel. Bit of a pain that the switches are on the top so you either need to leave a small gap and use a screwdriver to move them or prepare everything before racking.

Not sure if the crackles and apparently dodgy channels I get are from the ultra patch or from cables (all bought new) which is why i can't confidently give it 5/5 for quality

Additional info after a couple of years... I would hesitate to buy these now, as I need to replacement. He crackles and bad connections are too annoying to live with and have been for a while. If you're an occasional user they're OK, but if you need a professional set up I'd look at something else.

Purchased to route my 18i20 to outboard gear.

Pros:
- It's a patch bay, 24 channels of routing
- Configuration choice selection per channel. No need to take it apart like other patch bays in this price range.
- Sounds pristine, not had any issues to date.
- Built well, clean design
- The price.

Cons:
- Configuration switches are on top panel, but that is a big ask for a patch bay in this price range.

Summary:
If you need a patch bay, on a budget, you can't go wrong with the PX3000. Excellent offering.