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Rack Case: Is Deeper Better?

RunngDog

RunngDog

Jan 22, 2003
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Chicago, IL
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#1
I'm looking at buying a first rack case and am wondering how deep a case I should get. I expect to get a 6-space case for amp (Eden WT400 - requires 2 spaces), tuner, power conditioner. and wireless. The Eden is about 14" deep with nothing plugged in -- extended to about 15-16" with plugs in. All the other equipment is a good deal shallower. I'm thinking about one of those aluminum CNB cases -- seems to be solidly made and very affordable -- which run 18" deep without the covers (2" for each). Is this a good bet? Or should I be looking for something deeper or shallower?
 
#4
nashvillebill said:
If this is the only piece of equipment you will ever put in the rack, fine, go for it. But many power amps are considerably deeper, (my QSC RMX1850, for example) and if you ever want to buy anything deeper, then you'll have to spring for another rack....so you may want to consider your future needs.
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The QSC is deeper than 18"?
 
#8
I think it just comes down to convenience, if you don't need a deeper rack then don't buy it. However, if you need a deeper rack down the line, you may have to buy another one. It's the same as anything else, a more powerful amp is going to be heavier and larger, and harder to bring around, but you won't have to upgrade for longer (or at all). However we're talking racks here, so see if there's a surplus of space and if it isn't going to be that much more effort to carry around. If you have the room and may change stuff around relatively often, you should get it deeper.
 
#10
Yeah, you cant really go wrong with SKB. I honestly dont think they're as rock-solid as the Road Ready racks (Cuz... you know.... I punched each of them and bought the Road Ready... good shopping strategy, eh?)... but they'll defintately do the job. Plus, they're definately lighter. I just thought the Road Ready looked a lot cooler :p
 
#12
I'm personally all for the deeper racks. This way you have extra room for accessories. For example, I also put a folding guitar stand, powerstrip/surge protector, and all of my cables in my rack case (don't worry, the stand is wedged in such that it can't move around and damage anything). That way all you have is your rack, cab, and bass.
 
#13
I have a 14" rack depth 6-space case and a 16" depth 4-space case. I much prefer the "shallow" case. It's easier to handle and load, even though it's 2 spaces taller. Either my Eden Wt800 or my QSC PLX will fit easily into the 14" rack. With a 6- space rack and a power conditioner, you'll have plenty of room and you wont have a bunch of power cords to stuff. I'd get the shallowest case that will still fit the deepest component.

The one advantage I've found with the deeper case is that by using rear rack rails, I can rack 6 spaces of gear in a 4 space rack. It's a tight fit but it can be done.
 
#16
Beammeup said:
When buying a Rack/Flightcase, consider your future needs. Buy +2 Units of what currently need?
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I did that when I got my old 6U rack and then never needed the extra space. After 4 years of having a 2U space in there I finally cracked and replaced it with a shallow 4U rack, which fits my gear perfectly and has a total volume just over half that of the deep 6U rack.

Alex
 
#17
alexclaber said:
I did that when I got my old 6U rack and then never needed the extra space. After 4 years of having a 2U space in there I finally cracked and replaced it with a shallow 4U rack, which fits my gear perfectly and has a total volume just over half that of the deep 6U rack.

Alex
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Hi Alex,

I can see your point.
What I mentioned above was drawn from my expirence.

I bought a 2U Rack and ended up with a 6U (using 5U)
 

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