A rack is necessary for mounting, as well as installing various sound equipment. Modern equipment is small in size. And to accommodate a large amount of equipment, you can use a special rack. If necessary, you can make it yourself. Rack rack allows you to reduce the switching time of the equipment.
Application and dimensions
Most of the audio equipment is manufactured in a rack-mount standard version:
- The height of the equipment, as a rule, is a multiple of U = 44 millimeters. This must be considered when making the rack. In other words, the equipment can be: 44, 88, 132 millimeters and so on.
- The height of the equipment, even taking into account all the mounts, is approximately 19 inches or 483 millimeters.
An exception in this case is equipment that is designed to process sound. It can be only half the rack length. This list should also include mixing consoles. As a rule, the smallest devices are made with a height of 44 millimeters. In addition, there are special devices that allow you to combine several devices and install them in a wreck. As for the mixing consoles, here everything is also thought out. Rack ears are usually included. With their help, you can easily install mixing consoles in a rack rack of standard sizes. This is quite convenient.
The rack rack is very often used when operating several audio devices at once. Thanks to this device, there is no need to uncommute the equipment. In this case, all devices are in one place.
Static rack
A rack can be used not only for a static installation, but also for on-site work. There are several types.
Static rack rack. In this case, the device is installed in a certain place and no longer moves. The rack simply install sound equipment. In this case, the product can be on stands, on wheels, inclined, straight, floor or wall.
The height of the rack rack is made so that it is easy to place all the devices. Such products are unsuitable for transportation together with sound equipment. This requires a completely different hardware mount.
Rack case
For traveling work. In this case, it is important to use not rack racks, but cases. They are made of durable plastic, plywood or metal. Such a product should be equipped with side handles for easier carrying. Many rack cases are equipped with wheels. This allows you to move the product without any problems.
Case sizes depend on the amount of equipment that needs to be transferred. In this case, the product must be strong enough to withstand heavy weight. In addition, rack-mount cases should well tolerate the harsh conditions of constant travel.
Is it possible to do it yourself
In some cases, a unique rack is required, for example, for both static and traveling work at the same time. To purchase such a product in specialized stores is almost impossible. In fact, a rack rack with your own hands is done very quickly and easily. First you need to create a layout, of course, on paper. Drawings allow you to quickly determine the required amount of material, as well as other details.
It is worth preparing metal corners and strips in advance, as well as the material of the case. To do this, you can use plywood or wood. The main thing is that the material is strong enough. To strengthen the structure, metal plates and corners can be used.
How to make a rack rack
The rack rack desktop requires less materials. If there is no experience, then you can start with a similar design. All parts can be fastened with ordinary bolts. At the same time, it is worthwhile to ensure that there are no distortions. As a result, this will affect not only the appearance of the product, but also its stability.
Sections of the rack should be separated by corners. It is much more convenient. The section heights should be made different, for example, the first tier is 2U, the second is 3U, the third is 1U. This will allow you to install a non-removable crossover, feedback suppression devices, non-removable amplifiers and other equipment.
To rack rack lasted longer, it is worth equipping it with shock absorbers. You can make them from a regular rubber hose. To do this, the material should be cut along the longitudinal axis and fix the workpiece. If desired, the rack can be equipped with wheels and handles. This will allow, if necessary, to quickly and easily move the structure together with the devices.
If the rack rack for the equipment will be used for traveling work, then its rear wall can be made removable. This will provide several advantages at once. Equipment will cool faster during operation. In addition, if necessary it will be possible to easily replace damaged patch cords.