When back mounting, pan head are the way to go. Countersink screws wouldn't sit flush.

Could you elaborate on why the K-lock nuts are effective?

@@djp_video if you’re using feed-through connectors, front mounting isn’t so bad, right?

Not so bad. But I still think that the panels look better with back-mounted connectors.

@@djp_video in your trailer setup with the nice wood surrounds I could see that being a consideration. Did you make the trim around those?

I mostly use Gator GR series racks because they're lightweight, but there are a ton of great products out there.

As far as I can tell, all of the TOP connectors require soldering. Soldering isn't that hard to do. I'd recommend watching a few tutorials on KZfaq.

It's up to you on how you want to handle it. Most Neutrik D style connectors are available with isolated ground, including the XLRs. If you want to tie it to ground you can, but by default it is isolated.

1/2-inch

It would take either machining or using an appropriate shape punch. The hole for the HS2 looks to be 1/2-inch, with D-style flat sides. A D-shaped 1/2-inch punch would get you really close.

​@@djp_video I really like the full waterproof/full emi shielding/easy removal aspect of that connector.. yes I need a 1/2inch double D punch.. I think I will have to dremel the holes but it's kinda a pain.. a wise company whould offer a cheap the punch die for it's own connector..

The Neutrik connectors I’ve used have always worked great. Could it be the HDMI cable going between the ATEM and Neutrik?

Hey thanks for your answer! I might have to try again with different cables :/ Good to know, that the Neutrik connectors should not be the problem. Thanks!@@djp_video

I use full sheet labels, printed in my laser printer, and cut them to fit. Over time they do show scratches, but they're easy enough to replace.

@@djp_video thanks for answering!

Quite a bit cheaper.

I think I saw some while assembling a custom rack panel on Redco's web site. They are out there in this format.

The majority of my viewers on this channel are just learning. Introductory videos get far more views than the highly technical. You'd be shocked how often people ask me where I had my I/O panels made. A video on the signal flows in my trailer would be hours long.

I would love that hours long wiring detail and watch the entire thing to learn

Great video Doug. I bet a lot of people find this helpful. If you, Sixta16, only want videos for your skill level, that seems kind of selfish. Have you been born a professional?

@@djp_video I would have kind of expected there is already enough basic tutorials about this stuff everywhere. But I am almost sure your YT channel is kind of unique with what you have and what you do, so I see it as a wasted opportunity to see the "more interesting" pro level stuff, that you can not find in the "usual tutorials".

@@IndyJaner Calling me a professional is a honor for me, really, thanks. But I do not think my request is selfish. There is already a metric ton of tutorials everywhere, how to solder a cable or patch panel, crimp a BNC or what not. As I have replied to DJP, I think his first hand knowledge and experience with the pro level stuff is what makes his channel unique, compared to a random "connector showing and soldering tutorial from India". You can learn the basics everywhere, but there is not much places to hear an actual experienced technician from the AV field. So I kind of find this effort a bit of a waste of talent, as in this video really, apart from showing he has a stash of parts and that you can buy pre-made rackmout D-flange panels and D-type connectors to fit in, is really nothing more in it. I for example like some of the older tutorials about "what is an SDI", because it contained a lot of practical info including cable types, achievable run lengths and other valuable experience-based knowledge. That actually helped me a bit to start my own semi-pro video streaming hobby. And the experience based knowledge Doug often shares with us, is in my opinion the most valuable content. So thanks Doug that he share's that with us.