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Racking an Ampeg SVP-Pro

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by bthrem, Jan 6, 2006.


  1. Jan 6, 2006 #1
    bthrem

    bthrem

    Dec 4, 2005
    Cincinnati, OH
    Should I be concerned about racking another piece of gear above my Ampeg SVP-Pro? Are the ventilation ports in the back of the unit sufficient to cool the unit?
     
  5. Jan 6, 2006 #2
    David Vega

    David Vega

    Aug 28, 2002
    Puerto Rico
    You should contact ampeg, but I think you will be ok. I have a QSC with a SVP-CL adn SVP-BSP, no problem at all in a 4 spaces rack
     
  10. Jan 6, 2006 #3
    Fuzzbass

    Fuzzbass P5 with overdrive Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 2001
    Maryland, between Bawlmer & DC
    I typically rack my SVP-Pro with no empty spaces above or below.

    It's not like the vents are completely blocked: there's still a small gap between each module in the rack. IMO, the only thing that might happen is that the chassis will get warmer than usual, and I don't see any danger from that.

    Note: molded plastic racks such as the SKB Roto Rack typically have corrugated shells. Placing the SVP-Pro in the top space of such a rack will provide a bigger gap on top.