Anyone else using a patchpanel to save the Kempers own connectors (rack version)?

For all your needs.... there is a solution

Alternate input, Return input, Direct output, Monitor output, Speaker output
use this one: https://www.thomann.de/nl/neut…p6cb.htm?ref=search_prv_0 <-- The only "problem" is, that this one requires soldering.

Main Outs:
use this one: https://www.thomann.de/nl/neutrik_na_3_mdf.htm

Midi In
use this: https://www.thomann.de/nl/thomann_midi_einbaubuchse.htm <-- also requires soldering

All of them fit in the D-Norm Standart holes, which are typically for the panels. you could also enhance your panel with a powercon connector so you have even the power input on your panel.
If you have questions, or need further help, contact me via pm.

Quote from MetalMauce

What would be your advice to shield/protect the backside of the chassis parts of the connectors to avoid shortcuts or interference

Which cable type for the XLR connectors? At Thomann I only could find XLR cables with connectors on it whereas I just need the cable to have it cut and soldered in the right length.

For Shielding you could use these: https://www.thomann.de/nl/neut…arch_rslt_kappe_116991_10

If you take 1m cables you could cut the in half and use the 2 open ends to solder the directly to the D-Norm connectors. For the XLR connectors the ones i posted before are for a connection of normal plugs on their back. I would prefer those because you dont have any weak points and you can always unplug them easily. I thought that these also come with TRS connectors, but i couldn´t find them. For Ethercon connections (remote) there are such connectors. Maybe that could be handy if you ever want to upgrade to the remote.

I ended up using a patch panel that was 2U: https://www.parts-express.com/…panel-for-ep-xlr--262-295

I used a dremel to put in an IEC connector for power, and drilled custom holes for the MIDI (I couldn't find the connectors listed here or I surely would have used them!).

This makes it so all my connections are on the back of the rack (2 XLR outputs to mixer, 1 1/4" output for monitor, 2 MIDI, 1 USB, Ethernet).

Since I use the Kemper foot controller and use IEM's on stage, I connect only the 2 XLR's, power, and Ethernet and I am DONE!

Love my Kemper rig

Just go to the next Hardware store and buy a few M3 Screws with self-locking nuts and maybe some washers. The current panels only have holes. Some older versions had treads so you could use only screws without nuts.

I would also suggestonly getting the soldering ones if needed. I bought an XLR ( from ebay I think) and it is a male to female, so I just screwed it in and bought a 0.5m xlr cable...done.

Quote from MetalMauce

thomann.de/nl/neutrik_ne8fdp_b…rik+rj45+chassis_183250_4

Thats the one i took.

You can take every one from your list. Everything will work.

The last one is a bit special, because you need a special tool to put the wires into the contacts. Maybe i would go to the nearest electrician and have a cable put into the contacts so i have a plug less in the setup.

Take one of the other on your list and you have the option to add a power injector for cable lenght up to 100m (or whatever is supported)

https://www.thomann.de/de/neut…rslt_neutrik+kappe_118949

There you go....

I also use the FDP-version. The FDX-version is for Cat.6 use and completely over the top for Kemper.
Just use a short Cat.5 patch cable to connect the Ethercon with the Kemper and you're done.

For what reason would you use those plastic caps on top of the connection plates?

Quote from DML

For what reason would you use those plastic caps on top of the connection plates?

I wanted them mainly for cosmetical reasons. But if somebody ever spills a drink over my rack the connectors are safe. Maybe thats a better reason for them.

Quote from MetalMauce

RIght... uhm, I do realize now that since I already soldered the connectors I have to resolder them again because this thing need to be underneath the chassis part right?

You can put the plugs through the holes, no need to unsolder them again.

Quote from Chruschdy

I wanted them mainly for cosmetical reasons. But if somebody ever spills a drink over my rack the connectors are safe. Maybe thats a better reason for them.

In that case I would prefer a cover over my Kemper instead of the connectors

I think you can pull them a bit back and try to fiddle them through the hole of the cap.

If that soesn´t work you can still resolder the cables. It´s no big deal i would say.

https://www.thomann.de/de/neut…rslt_usb+neutrik_182683_0

Just add a short USB A-->B Cable and you´re ready.