Members alby Posted January 28, 2007 Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 How many people have run effects, amps, etc on both sides of a rack, and what have been your experiences in doing so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gregidon Posted January 28, 2007 Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 How many people have run effects, amps, etc on both sides of a rack, and what have been your experiences in doing so? How would you get to the units on the back? I understand maybe a power conditioner, but wouldn't you want to be able to see the units? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted January 28, 2007 Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 I have installed speaker processing and patch panels and power inlet panels on the back side of amp racks. I program the processors to the speakers being driven so there's no need (or desire) to have access. I generally password protect for my customers anyway as I can then give them a better warranty coverage because I know the protection I have built into the system can not be defeted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twostone Posted January 28, 2007 Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 Thought about putting my Lexicon unit like that to keep the singers hands off the knobs on every song he sings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alby Posted January 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 Hmm......... since I have a laptop and MIDI / USB interfacing, the racked MIDI / USB devices are still addressable even if hidden (if editing software is available) although some of the master analogue controls on the hidden racked gear can still defeat the laptop commands. Anybody know if there are simple little gizmos that can lock a rotary analogue control into a fixed position?.....Besides cyanoacrylates....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gregidon Posted January 28, 2007 Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 Something like this would do it. Assuming you didn't need access ever (rarely)http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=421750 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alby Posted January 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 Hmm........that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Audiopyle Sound Posted January 28, 2007 Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 You can get hinged plexiglass security covers like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alby Posted January 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 That Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boomerweps Posted January 28, 2007 Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 I've had too many connections fall out during hauling to not have good access to their rear panels. I have mounted a few items from the rear but now only I/O panels, a flexible light unit, and if severely pressed for space, a power conditioner. boomerweps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted January 28, 2007 Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 Connections falling out indicate a problem with harnessing and connector choice. I can't ever think of a time when I have ever had a connector come out of a piece in a touring rack, including IEC power connectors. Proper harnessing (including strain relief loops) goes a long way towards keeping a rack functional over a tour. Something to consider if this is a continuing problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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