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patcher

patcher

8.1
A person who connects microphones and other audio equipment with cables in a studio
  • noun
  • /ˈpæʧər/
  • Specialized
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  • In the studio, the patcher adjusted the cables to establish clear connections between the instruments and the mixing console.

Examples

  • If you use the manual process, you must choose the correct patcher based on your original installation type.

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  • We apologize that you're still unable to get the patcher working, but our patch servers are still under a heavy load!

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  • The patcher carefully routed the audio signals to ensure the best sound quality during the live performance.

  • As a skilled patcher, he efficiently connected multiple devices using the patch bay in the recording studio.

Synonyms

switcher
vspatcher
  • Specialized
4 4.7

A device that changes which camera or sound goes to a screen

is a studio technician who routes signals using cables and specialized equipment

Surface Forms

patcher singular
patchers plural

Morphology

patcher = patch (semi-transparent) = patch + er

The word is a regular '-er' noun from 'patch', but the studio/technical routing sense depends on a specialized domain use of the base verb.

Etymology

Patcher comes from patch 'to join or connect' and -er 'one who does'. In studios a patcher is the person who connects cables and routes sound, like someone placing patches to link different parts together.