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<blockquote data-quote="Jeff Hague" data-source="post: 11738" data-attributes="member: 128">Happy New Year Everyone!As Im going through my various options for setting up the new rig I am starting to have some specific questions that some of you may be able to help me with. What Im grappling with right now is; is there enough benefit to using AES/EBU inputs to my amps to justify the cost of AES/EBU cables.I have a Soundcraft Si Performer 3 and an Si Performer 1 plus a Mini Stagebox16 and a Mini Stagebox32. The Stagebox32 has 8 analog outputs and 4 AES/EBU. My amps are Crown Itech 6000s which have AES/EBU in and through.I plan on running an aux for front fills, an aux for subs and L/R for the mains. If I go analog all the way, that only leaves 4 analog outs on the Stagebox32 for monitor sends (if Im running monitors from FOH). Typically I run 5 or even 6 monitor mixes.I could use AES/EBU for the subs and mains leaving 7 analog outs for monitors but my understanding is I need AES cables that could cost $500 or more - four 50&#039; plus some shortys inside the amp racks.Another option would be to run both Stageboxes giving 16 analog outs or run my analog snake for stage returns but Id rather avoid both of those options.So I guess the question is; Is AES worth the cost of the cables or are the expensive cables even necessary?Thanks!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Jeff Hague, post: 11738, member: 128"] Happy New Year Everyone! As Im going through my various options for setting up the new rig I am starting to have some specific questions that some of you may be able to help me with. What Im grappling with right now is; is there enough benefit to using AES/EBU inputs to my amps to justify the cost of AES/EBU cables. I have a Soundcraft Si Performer 3 and an Si Performer 1 plus a Mini Stagebox16 and a Mini Stagebox32. The Stagebox32 has 8 analog outputs and 4 AES/EBU. My amps are Crown Itech 6000s which have AES/EBU in and through. I plan on running an aux for front fills, an aux for subs and L/R for the mains. If I go analog all the way, that only leaves 4 analog outs on the Stagebox32 for monitor sends (if Im running monitors from FOH). Typically I run 5 or even 6 monitor mixes. I could use AES/EBU for the subs and mains leaving 7 analog outs for monitors but my understanding is I need AES cables that could cost $500 or more - four 50' plus some shortys inside the amp racks. Another option would be to run both Stageboxes giving 16 analog outs or run my analog snake for stage returns but Id rather avoid both of those options. So I guess the question is; Is AES worth the cost of the cables or are the expensive cables even necessary? Thanks! [/QUOTE]

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