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small light rack for MixWiz 16:2

Rockin Mike

Rockin Mike

May 27, 2011
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I have an Allen & Heath MixWix 16:2 and only 3 1u components. Can anyone recommend a small, or better yet a small & light rack to house them? We only gig around town so it doesn't have to be airplane sturdy or anything like that.

I'm currently using an SKB Mighty GigRig but that thing is very bulky so I'm looking for something smaller.

I'm willing to fold the MixWiz's connector module underneath to save space and weight.

Thanks for all helps.
 
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Those cases look like they will fit the mixwiz fine, but I need something that will also contain a few small rack components.
I have 3 x 1U components: a dbx driverack, a feedback suppressor and a recording interface.
 
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Rockin Mike said:
Those cases look like they will fit the mixwiz fine, but I need something that will also contain a few small rack components.
I have 3 x 1U components: a dbx driverack, a feedback suppressor and a recording interface.
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I can tell you right now that eventually you will want to add other stuff. Most usually power amps. I have 2 separate, regular 10u racks that I stack and sit the mixer case on top of. One rack is a monitor rack and one is for mains and subs.

If you buy a mixer case with additional rack space underneath it ( they are available just make sure the mixer space is 12u) and then you end up adding stuff, you'll wind up buying those racks anyway.
 
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Joe Louvar said:
Years ago I got one of the first MixWiz 16:2 mixers made - great little utility mixer. The EWI Tourcase MXC-12L case looks like the perfect case for it - thanks for the link.

Did you order your case from Audioplie.net and if so, how fast do they ship and what are their return terms? Thanks
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At first I thought I got it from Sweetwater, but I was wrong. I ordered it from the link I provided. As I remember it, it showed up within a couple days. As for their return policy, I really couldn't tell you. As far as the case is concerned, I like it a lot. It is very well made and durable.
 
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Floyd Eye said:
I can tell you right now that eventually you will want to add other stuff. Most usually power amps. I have 2 separate, regular 10u racks that I stack and sit the mixer case on top of. One rack is a monitor rack and one is for mains and subs.

If you buy a mixer case with additional rack space underneath it ( they are available just make sure the mixer space is 12u) and then you end up adding stuff, you'll wind up buying those racks anyway.
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Yes, that's kind of the idea. I'm trying to keep the rack lightweight since I'm an old man but the thought is to have a small rack ready to go with the:
mixer
driverack (contains compression, eq, etc.)
auto-feedback suppressor
recording interface
all cabled together ready to hook up to the powered speakers & monitors,

then in the future any new stuff would go in a separate stackable rack box. I don't want to load up with everything, though, just the absolute necessities.

thanks very much for your ideas!
 
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Joe Louvar said:
Years ago I got one of the first MixWiz 16:2 mixers made - great little utility mixer. The EWI Tourcase MXC-12L case looks like the perfect case for it - thanks for the link.

Did you order your case from Audioplie.net and if so, how fast do they ship and what are their return terms? Thanks
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I bought a case from audiopile for a Peavey fx mixer and my guitar players bought cases for their amps from them. Great quality and good people. :)
 

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