need more inputs & outputs to run tape machines

Here is an 8 way switch.

http://amzn.to/2mB5CjU

Best,

E

Thanks for the link Eric,that is what I need,but also need the outputs,maybe I could buy 2 & use one for inputs & one for outputs,seems like that would work ?

I don't think 2 of those would work the way you're suggesting as one box would have 8inputs and one output and the other one you would set up with 8 outputs and one input - i don't that that gets you where you need to be.

As far as the professional mixing consoles go, that would absolutely give you all the functionality and routing options you need, but unfortunately all of them are either XLR or 1/4 inch TRS connections and I assume that all of your gear is RCA?  I suppose that you could get a bunch of RCA to 1/4" adapters, but that would feel a bit hacky.

Personally I would go the DIY route since it's such a special application and forego switching (as I suggested earlier) since it would add to the complexity, cost and probably degrade sound as well.

I suggest putting together a parts list and contracting someone to put it together for you - I would estimate that you could probably get something parts and labor put together for under $1K without much difficulty.

Good luck and keep us posted on what you come up with.

Greg

To the OP, what are you doing?  Why would anyone want to connect 15 or 20 tape decks to a consumer class integrated amp?  Please explain.

onhwy61, I have a collection of reel to reel tape recorders & want to be able to use any one when desired.I have been collecting them for over 45 years.