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TT (bantam) plugs on both ends
Bantam format only. Half the footprint of 1/4-inch TRS, which is why big studios fit more points per rack space.

Independent shopping perspective
An 18-inch TT (bantam) patch cable from Mogami. The mid length for bantam patchbays — reaches across a bay without piling up slack.

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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Bantam format only. Half the footprint of 1/4-inch TRS, which is why big studios fit more points per rack space.
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The middle length. Enough to jump rows or a couple of rack units without leaving a loop hanging off the bay.
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Passes balanced line-level signal, the normal case for patchbay routing between outboard gear.
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The neutral default. Black disappears against most racks; use colored cables for the paths you actually need to trace.
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Two dollars over the 12-inch. Length pricing is close enough that stocking 18-inch as your default is reasonable.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Reach. Twelve inches covers neighboring jacks, 18 inches crosses rows on one bay, 36 inches reaches another bay or rack unit.
No. TT plugs are smaller and won't fit 1/4-inch jacks. You need a TT-to-1/4-inch cable to bridge the two formats.
Only for a single patch. A working bay typically needs a dozen or more, so plan the quantity around how many routes you run at once.
Yes. The three-conductor TT plug handles balanced line-level connections between patchbay points.
Reference
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