Shuttle Max Question

[fishstix]

I've recently purchased a Genz Benz Shuttle Max 9.2 and have decided to rack mount it. However, the power switch is in the rear. Would it be safe (are there any adverse effects) to power it on and off via a rack mounted power strip/conditioner such as the Furman RackRider as opposed to the switch in the back?

Thanks in advance.

[lowfreq33]

There is a relay that powers up components in stages I believe. You have to go back there to hook up your speaker cable anyway, unless it's always set up at home. Do you have the rack already? I have a shallow SKB rack that I can easily reach the power switch on my Shuttle 6.

[Tunaman]

I agree with lowfreq... right now the Gator Shallow rack fits PERFECTLY to the Shuttlemax 9.2, I did all the measurements last night so grab one. Amazon $103 for the 4 space. Musiciansfriend has em for $101 with coupon stacking

[fishstix]

I was kind of afraid that the power up would be somewhat complex like that.

I do have a rack for it that is deep with the thought of leaving the cables attached. I have other racks that are more shallow and would allow for easy switching but would also require the cables to be taken on and off. I know it sounds lazy but the but the extra few moments to grab the cables from my gear case, plug them in and then back out and away at the end of the night is one extra little step I try to avoid. Little things like that tend to wear on me after doing them several hundred times as they tend to add up with all the other little stuff :-P

I'll probably just reach in and switch it, if that's what's best. Thanks for the input.

[Tunaman]

I was wondering if Id have to take the cables out... we'll see... I like the easy access... my wireless is only 4" deep & trucking 19" back is hard to see, get to

I think you're cool with the firing it up mode from the power strip, just keep the other stuff off that powerup in the front & do those after.

[agedhorse]

There's no problem powering that unit up with the rack mount power strip. There's built in in-rush current limiting as part of the power amp design.

Note that this advice doesn't apply to all amps however. The switches on the power strips are not designed to handle the inrush current that some (actually most) amps draw at turn-on, nor are they capable of handling the turn-off arc caused by the collapsing magnetic field of many traditional line frequency based transformer power supplies.

Hope this helps.

[HugoM]

Originally Posted by Tunaman

I was wondering if Id have to take the cables out...

I have a Gator Shallow Rack and a Shuttle Max 12.0. Fits great, with room to spare for the cabling.

[fishstix]

Originally Posted by agedhorse

There's no problem powering that unit up with the rack mount power strip. There's built in in-rush current limiting as part of the power amp design.

Note that this advice doesn't apply to all amps however. The switches on the power strips are not designed to handle the inrush current that some (actually most) amps draw at turn-on, nor are they capable of handling the turn-off arc caused by the collapsing magnetic field of many traditional line frequency based transformer power supplies.

Hope this helps.

Thanks, that was exactly the type of answer I was looking for.
FYI: Your participation on these boards was a major factor for me choosing GB products as part of my new rig.
Thanks again.

[bassjam]

Anyone using a 2 space rack for theirs??I'm torn between a gig bag or a SKB type rack.I assume it would be ok but didnt know if anyone had heat issues in a 2 spacer.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by bassjam

Anyone using a 2 space rack for theirs??I'm torn between a gig bag or a SKB type rack.I assume it would be ok but didnt know if anyone had heat issues in a 2 spacer.

If you decide to use a rack, the SKB 2 space is the one IMO. Plenty of cooling space on the sides and top and bottom, lightweight, higher quality IMO than the Gator (with better latch placement on the lids, not the rack), and plenty of room for all your cables, etc. behind the amp. I've used these racks with many heads, even the SWR900,which runs very hot, with no issues.

That being said, one of the beauties of these lightweight amps is to keep your rig mean and lean. I always us a bag with my lightweight heads. Pure IMO there.

[bassjam]

Originally Posted by KJung

If you decide to use a rack, the SKB 2 space is the one IMO. Plenty of cooling space on the sides and top and bottom, lightweight, higher quality IMO than the Gator (with better latch placement on the lids, not the rack), and plenty of room for all your cables, etc. behind the amp. I've used these racks with many heads, even the SWR900,which runs very hot, with no issues.

That being said, one of the beauties of these lightweight amps is to keep your rig mean and lean. I always us a bag with my lightweight heads. Pure IMO there.

I agree 100%.Ive used bags on every micro Ive used.It has always seemed to defeat the purpose of a lightweight amp to add weight with a rack.In this case Im finding myself leaving my 9.2 on the truck more and more and I would feel better knowing its in a rack and more protected.It would still be lightweight-way lighter than my old Mesa M9.

I love the SKB 2spacer-had one with my Mesa-wish I didnt sell it now.I figured it would be plenty cool with the Shuttlemax-it runs pretty cool anyway.