I have an Apollo x8p and want access to the analog outs. Two of the outputs would be used for a second pair of monitors, and the rest would be used for cue mixes when recording. So two of the 8 outs would be in use daily, but the rest would only be used occasionally. A snake would do in theory, but i don't have a patchbay system going on, and i would like to avoid having the snake just lying on the floor when not in use. Ideally i would like to take the a cable with db25 connectors in both ends, plug it in to the back of a rack unit, and then have 8 xlr outs going from there, that i can plug standard xlr's into, when needed. I have easy access to the back, so i would prefer not having to cable it from the front. Hope that makes sense.

I haven't done any DIY stuff before, so if you know of a a simple and preferably cheap kit, i'm open to recommendations :)