So how do i keep my rack from falling?

[oi_pride]

So here's the deal. I was at a gig jamming right along when my bass suddenly got quiet, i turn and look back and my rack has fallen to the ground. I only managed to mess up a cable, and scratch the edges of the case. So, what i need to know is how to prevent this from happening again, outside of setting it on the ground.

Alright, both my cabs are covered in carpet, my rack is 6u and goes in order; amp,tuner, power conditioner, open, wireless.

 

[eddododo]

.... Why is it not on the ground

 

[Blue_Whistle88]

Brazziere.

But seriously, get a proper rack-mount, the weight of it should stop it from moving around, if the low-frequency viibrations are contributing to the current problem.

 

[SlingBass4]

2 words: duct tape

 

[lokikallas]

Rubber feet?

 

[Pilgrim]

Check it for stability, then find a different way to configure it.

 

[Waterpilot]

Maybe some heavy duty velcro.

 

[Square]

 

[oi_pride]

.... Why is it not on the ground

I have been putting on the ground since then. The problem is i can't see my tuner, as i don't wear my glasses on stage.

 

[FrenchBassQC]

I have been putting on the ground since then. The problem is i can't see my tuner, as i don't wear my glasses on stage.

Maybe you should start wearing them, you might also see the fans laughing at you when the rig is falling.

 

[Stumbo]

Use your wireless would be best.

Put your cord through a cab handle a couple of times.

 

[oi_pride]

Use your wireless would be best.

Put your cord through a cab handle a couple of times.

I do use my wireless. The rack just vibrated off.

 

[Exploiter8]

Is it on wheels? Get locking ones.

X8

 

[KPJ]

The rack just vibrated off.

Then maybe you need better cabs. There shouldn't be that much vibration from properly constructed cabs.

 

[eddododo]

I have been putting on the ground since then. The problem is i can't see my tuner, as i don't wear my glasses on stage.

Ohh I see. Rearrange the rack w the tuner up top?

 

[Barisaxman]

A pic of your rig might be helpful

 

[Coolhandjjl]

Then maybe you need better cabs. There shouldn't be that much vibration from properly constructed cabs.

+1

Your cabs need more internal bracing. Take a look at the fEARful site for pics of what proper bracing should look like. I have a full stack of fEARful 15/6 cabs powered with a Crest CA9. I'm running close to a couple thousand watts. Never had anything vibrate off the top.

 

[nashman]

I have a 6-space rack that sits on top of my cabs - but my cabs don't vibrate nearly enough for the rack to move. If you have THAT much vibration, you might consider putting your rack on a separate stand - or at a minimum, put some high density foam between your rack and cabs, secured with velcro. Your racked equipment is also being subject to an unusually high (IMHO) amount of vibration - which is likely not good for your gear. I built an "H" frame out of scrap wood, covered with foam and carpet to match my cab rat fur - that my rack sits on - a buffer between rack and cabs.

 

[Jaco D]

Alright, both my cabs are covered in carpet, my rack is 6u and goes in order; amp,tuner, power conditioner, open, wireless.

I have a 4U rack case with very light power and pre amp components in it, so the case also moves around when the drivers pound away. Depending on what kind of cab I have under the case (8x10, 2x10, etc) I run a nylon strap with the nylon buckles and adjusters around the cab and the case, adjusting the length of the strap so it'll be snug. You'll find these things in military surplus stores or camping equipment outlets. No problems whatsoever. First tried Velcro, but it has a tendency to "fur ball" (in the absence of a better term) the portion of the cab cover it clings to if the cab cover is that rug-like material. If it's Tolex, the case becomes more slippery. So far, the strap seems to do the trick. Given the thickness of the strap, it doesn't matter if the cab has feet or not.

 

[The_Janitor]

Re-arrange it so the heavy stuff is on the bottom. If I'm understanding right, the power amp is on top? this would most likely make it top-heavy and more prone to tipping over. Put the power amp on the bottom, lighter stuff on top.