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<blockquote data-quote="Tim McCulloch" data-source="post: 90645" data-attributes="member: 67">Re: Amp rack patch panel - front or rear &amp; whyI&#039;d rather handle more pieces that try to handle fewer but heavier pieces when I work by myself, too.For Matt-In my van-rig days, I think I had 3 amps per rack and all the i/o was on the back (a little XLR panel for inputs and access to the banana jacks on the amps).&nbsp; For the kinds of gigs I did back then I don&#039;t think front/back would have made any difference.These days things are very different, but the circumstances of how and where we gig have the greatest influence on these kinds of practical matters.&nbsp; At most of our shows our PA amp racks typically go under the stage (outdoors or indoors in arenas) or as far offstage (theaters) as we can go.&nbsp; Having the i/o and power on the front means we can push the racks right up against the X-braces or against a wall and have full access to all typical patching and amp functions.&nbsp; Our monitor racks have power &amp; i/o on the back so the cables don&#039;t get in the mixerperson&#039;s way, and seldom do these racks get placed in ways that are not free standing.But I think you should do what makes the most sense for the way you have to set up your gear most often, and find a patching scheme or connector layout that works for YOU.&nbsp; If you do something because there is a perceived standard but it&#039;s a royal pain in the ass, that method isn&#039;t benefiting you.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Tim McCulloch, post: 90645, member: 67"] Re: Amp rack patch panel - front or rear & why I'd rather handle more pieces that try to handle fewer but heavier pieces when I work by myself, too. For Matt- In my van-rig days, I think I had 3 amps per rack and all the i/o was on the back (a little XLR panel for inputs and access to the banana jacks on the amps). For the kinds of gigs I did back then I don't think front/back would have made any difference. These days things are very different, but the circumstances of how and where we gig have the greatest influence on these kinds of practical matters. At most of our shows our PA amp racks typically go under the stage (outdoors or indoors in arenas) or as far offstage (theaters) as we can go. Having the i/o and power on the front means we can push the racks right up against the X-braces or against a wall and have full access to all typical patching and amp functions. Our monitor racks have power & i/o on the back so the cables don't get in the mixerperson's way, and seldom do these racks get placed in ways that are not free standing. But I think you should do what makes the most sense for the way you have to set up your gear most often, and find a patching scheme or connector layout that works for YOU. If you do something because there is a perceived standard but it's a royal pain in the ass, that method isn't benefiting you. [/QUOTE]

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