paulmapp8306
Fractal Fanatic
ive been preparing for the arrival of my 2, and changed my rack blank/patch panel connections. I have 2 blanks which is fine - but am wondering if Ive missed anything.
I have:
Guitar in - routed to the front pannel socket.
Aux In - routed to input 2. for accoustic/bass/vocal use should I need it
Midi In
Midi Out
MFC In
USB In
XLR Left Out (from OP 1 XLR)
XLR R Out (From OP1 XLR)
I also have twin Speakon outputs - one each to the two channels on my Matrix. The inputs for these channels are taken from OP1 jack socket and OP 2 Jack socket. Normal the two outputs are globaly EQd differently. OP1 is flat nd used for live use. OP 2 is EQd for low volume home use compensating for the FM curve. IF I send a signal to the desk I can monitor onstage via either OP 2 to the Matrix/cab as it will be at low volumes OR Via XLR Right (as the Desk will take a mono signal) to a powered wedge (as long as it has an XLR I/P). Havent got the wedge yet.
I THINK Im all set. As I say I have 2 blanks 9which will be fitted with D-Type blanks) and I have a 1U perforated blank, and a 2U slotted blank to cover the rest of the back of the rack. The 2U is yet to arrive. I wont look quite right, but will give better ventilation at the top of the rear.
I currently have a 4 socket extension cable secured to the roof of my rack - but when I get the 2 it will be raplaced with a 2 socket (as I wont need the power cable for the MFC). The lead for this comes out of the rear of the rack between two blanks (or possible the top of the rack and a blank) and is secure. id quite like an IEC switched IP on the back, hard wired to both the AFX2 and matrix internally - but while I can find a suitable inlet - there either snap ins OR have a flange that screws in. Neither are Ideal as Im useless at metalwork - and would need to cut suitable holes in one of the blanks. I might have to find someone who can do that for me.
In the meantime - have I left anything off my pannel that I should/could fill the blanks with? I cant see a need for the F/S sockets, the rear inputs for ip 1.
I have:
Guitar in - routed to the front pannel socket.
Aux In - routed to input 2. for accoustic/bass/vocal use should I need it
Midi In
Midi Out
MFC In
USB In
XLR Left Out (from OP 1 XLR)
XLR R Out (From OP1 XLR)
I also have twin Speakon outputs - one each to the two channels on my Matrix. The inputs for these channels are taken from OP1 jack socket and OP 2 Jack socket. Normal the two outputs are globaly EQd differently. OP1 is flat nd used for live use. OP 2 is EQd for low volume home use compensating for the FM curve. IF I send a signal to the desk I can monitor onstage via either OP 2 to the Matrix/cab as it will be at low volumes OR Via XLR Right (as the Desk will take a mono signal) to a powered wedge (as long as it has an XLR I/P). Havent got the wedge yet.
I THINK Im all set. As I say I have 2 blanks 9which will be fitted with D-Type blanks) and I have a 1U perforated blank, and a 2U slotted blank to cover the rest of the back of the rack. The 2U is yet to arrive. I wont look quite right, but will give better ventilation at the top of the rear.
I currently have a 4 socket extension cable secured to the roof of my rack - but when I get the 2 it will be raplaced with a 2 socket (as I wont need the power cable for the MFC). The lead for this comes out of the rear of the rack between two blanks (or possible the top of the rack and a blank) and is secure. id quite like an IEC switched IP on the back, hard wired to both the AFX2 and matrix internally - but while I can find a suitable inlet - there either snap ins OR have a flange that screws in. Neither are Ideal as Im useless at metalwork - and would need to cut suitable holes in one of the blanks. I might have to find someone who can do that for me.
In the meantime - have I left anything off my pannel that I should/could fill the blanks with? I cant see a need for the F/S sockets, the rear inputs for ip 1.
