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Building a rack, and little tips pls?

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [BG]' started by BigBohn, Oct 24, 2001.

  1. Oct 24, 2001 #1
    BigBohn

    BigBohn

    Sep 29, 2001
    WPB, Florida
    Can anyone please share little tips of advice you can give to me when putting a rack together. i.e. foam in empty spaces helps, or the poweramp should get its own rack. like that. thanks
     
  2. Oct 24, 2001 #2
    BigBohn

    BigBohn

    Sep 29, 2001
    WPB, Florida
    wow, thanks guys :rolleyes: :p
     
  3. Oct 24, 2001 #3
    John Davis

    John Davis Guest

    Mar 27, 2001
    Houston, Texas
    Welcome. :D :p
     
  4. Oct 24, 2001 #4
    BigBohn

    BigBohn

    Sep 29, 2001
    WPB, Florida
    ARGH!!!!:mad: lol:p you guys g2 have some advice, like put the poweramp on bottom, and stuff like that. LAAAAME!!!!! REDEEM YOURSELVES AND POST!!!
     
  5. Oct 24, 2001 #5
    John Davis

    John Davis Guest

    Mar 27, 2001
    Houston, Texas
    Post
     
  6. Oct 24, 2001 #6
    John Davis

    John Davis Guest

    Mar 27, 2001
    Houston, Texas
    like
     
  7. Oct 24, 2001 #7
    John Davis

    John Davis Guest

    Mar 27, 2001
    Houston, Texas
    this? Or post things that will help you?
     
  8. Oct 24, 2001 #8
    John Davis

    John Davis Guest

    Mar 27, 2001
    Houston, Texas
    Just kidding, umm...I've always liked this setup:

    1) Wireless system(if applicable)
    2) Power conditioner
    3) Amp
    4) FX(if applicable)
    5) Power amp
    6) Misc....
     
  9. Oct 24, 2001 #9
    Sound Guy Paul

    Sound Guy Paul

    Mar 25, 2001
    Dayton, Ohio, home of a new br
    I would definitely place the power rack in its own rack, especially if it is over 40lbs. Considering I have hardly seen many poweramps that have considerable power weighing under 40lbs, I say get it its own rack.
     
  10. Oct 24, 2001 #10
    John Davis

    John Davis Guest

    Mar 27, 2001
    Houston, Texas
    If it's that heavy, then yes, get it it's on rack, or maybe put it on the bottom.
     
  11. Oct 24, 2001 #11
    Bassline1414

    Bassline1414

    Jul 18, 2000
    Overland Park, Kansas
    I don't have any tips for building a nice rack, but I could point you to some plastic surgeons! *rimshot* :D
     
  12. Oct 25, 2001 #12
    Jeff in TX

    Jeff in TX

    Nov 1, 2000
    Lone Star State
    Here's how mine is set up...

    Rack 1: 4-space (Top Rack)
    Furman Power conditioner
    Korg Tuner
    Raven Labs mixer and RNC Compressor
    Kern Preamp

    Rack 2: 4 space (Bottom Rack)
    Wireless system (I seldom use)
    Sonic Maximizer (Haven't used since I got the Kern)
    QSC PLX 2402 Amp

    Since the QSC is light (~20 lbs) I may move to one 6 space rack at some time. I prefer having the amp in the bottom space. everything else goes where I can get to it most effeciently.

    Jeff
     
  13. Oct 25, 2001 #13
    BigBohn

    BigBohn

    Sep 29, 2001
    WPB, Florida
    lol:D

    and jeff, plehmer, and sic, thanks for the advice.
     
  14. Oct 25, 2001 #14
    Deano Destructo

    Deano Destructo Stingray & Serek addict. Hasn't slept since 1979. Supporting Member

    Dec 10, 2000
    Southwest Texas
    I think the mackie 1400i weighs in at 33 lbs. does'nt it:confused: I've never weighed mine out but I sure love it. Also if you get a poweramp that is not fan cooled, make sure to keep it away from your preamp or were talking chernobyl melt down:eek: