Flock Audio at NAMM Show 2026: Interview and News

During the NAMM Show 2026 we had the pleasure of meeting the team from Flock Audio, a Canadian company at the forefront of analog signal management. During the exclusive interview, they introduced us to two important new products: the new PATCH SE, an affordable evolution of their popular PATCH series, and the SWITCH system, a tactile and intelligent studio routing solution.

PATCH SE: Professional analog routing, now more affordable

• 48 Connections: 24 In / 24 Out
• Tascam standard DB-25/D-SUB connectors (rear panel)
• 1 TRS/XLR combo input and 1 XLR output on front panel
• Compatibility with PATCH APP and PATCH APP DX (OSX, Windows, iOS)
• 100% analog transparent routing with no AD/DA conversion and no latency
• Expandability of up to 10 PATCH series units

PATCH SE philosophy: same technology, lower cost

PATCH SE was created with the goal of making the PATCH ecosystem more affordable, while keeping intact the technological foundations that have made it a reference for professional analog routing. With smart design choices, such as an optimized external power supply, removal of phantom power, and a fanless design, PATCH SE maintains high audio quality and reliability at a more affordable price.

A simplified but robust design

Flock Audio completely rethought the internal architecture to reduce cost without compromising performance. The result is a more streamlined, ergonomic, and reliable device with PCB-mounted connectors and switches, carefully selected materials, and electronic components chosen to maintain Flock's quality standards.

Technical Specifications - PATCH SE

• 48 connection points (24 In / 24 Out)
• Tascam standard DB-25/D-SUB connectors
• 1 TRS/XLR combo input + 1 front-facing XLR output
• PATCH APP & APP DX software (OSX, Windows, iOS)
• Expandable with other PATCH models (up to 10 units)
• USB 2.0 (USB-A/USB-B) - Cable included

SWITCH: Touch control for your studio

• 8 TRS/TS inputs (mono/stereo) and 2 XLR outputs
• Compatible with analog and AES/EBU signals
• Rotary knob with customizable LCD (color, image, text)
• SWITCH App for remote control (OSX, Windows)
• Mutes single or all channels, with noise suppression during switching
• Power and control via USB-C
• Compact and ergonomic desktop design

A new approach to routing

SWITCH represents an evolution in studio signal control: an intuitive, fully customizable, latency-free interface that allows up to 8 inputs to be managed single-handedly. The ability to control everything remotely also makes SWITCH ideal for complex configurations or hybrid environments.

Technical Specifications - SWITCH

• 8 TRS/TS inputs + 2 XLR outputs
• Rotary knob with LCD display and colored backlighting
• SWITCH App software (OSX, Windows)
• Power and control via USB-C (cable included)
• Compact desktop design (24 lbs)
• Analog and digital signal compatibility (AES/EBU)

Check out all Flock Audio products available in our store HERE.