Rack rack is necessary for mounting and installation of various audio equipment. Modern equipment is small in size. And to accommodate a large amount of equipment, you can use a special rack. If necessary, you can make it yourself. The rack rack allows you to reduce the switching time of equipment.
Application and dimensions
Most of the sound equipment is made in a standard rack:
- The height of the equipment is usually a multiple of U=44 mm. This must be taken into account when making the rack. In other words, the equipment can be: 44, 88, 132 millimeters and so on.
- The height of the instrument, even with all mountings, is approximately 19 inches or 483 millimeters.
The exception in this case is equipment that is designed to process sound. It may be as little as half the rack length. Mixing consoles should also be included in this list. As a rule, the smallest devices are made 44 millimeters high. In addition, there are special devices that allow you to combine several devices and install them in a rack. As for mixingconsoles, everything is also thought out here. The kit usually includes rack ears. They make it easy to mount mixing consoles in a standard sized rack. It's quite convenient.
A rack rack is very often used when operating several sound devices at once. Thanks to this device, there is no need to unplug the equipment. At the same time, all devices are in one place.
Static stance
The rack rack can be used not only for static installation, but also for field work. There are several types.
Static rack rack. In this case, the device is installed in a certain place and no longer moves. The rack simply installs audio equipment. In this case, the product can be on stands, on wheels, inclined, straight, floor or wall.
The height of the rack rack is made so that you can easily place all the devices. Such products are not suitable for transportation together with audio equipment. This requires a completely different hardware mount.
Rack Case
For traveling work. In this case, it is important to use not rack racks, but cases. They are made of durable plastic, plywood or metal. Such a product should be equipped with side handles for more convenient transfer. Many rack cases are equipped with wheels. This allows you to move the product without any problems.
Case sizes depend on the amount of equipment,that needs to be translated. In this case, the product must be strong enough to withstand a lot of weight. In addition, rack cases must withstand the rigors of constant moving.
Can I do it myself
In some cases, a unique rack is required, for example, for both static and traveling work at the same time. It is almost impossible to buy such a product in specialized stores. In fact, a do-it-yourself rack rack is made very quickly and easily. First you need to create a layout, of course, on paper. Drawings allow you to quickly determine the required amount of material, as well as other details.
It is worth preparing the metal corners and strips, as well as the body material in advance. To do this, you can use plywood or wood. The main thing is that the material is strong enough. To strengthen the structure, you can use metal plates and corners.
How to make a rack rack
Rack desktop requires less materials. If there is no experience, then you can start with a similar design. You can fasten all the parts with ordinary bolts. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that there are no distortions. As a result, this will affect not only the appearance of the product, but also its stability.
Rack rack sections should be separated by corners. It's much more convenient. The height of the sections should be made different, for example, the first tier is 2U, the second is 3U, the third is 1U. This will allowinstall a non-removable crossover, feedback suppression devices, non-removable amplifiers and other equipment.
For a rack to last longer, it is worth equipping it with shock absorbers. You can make them from a regular rubber hose. To do this, the material should be cut along the longitudinal axis and the workpieces should be fixed. If desired, the rack can be equipped with wheels and handles. This will allow, if necessary, to quickly and easily move the structure along with the devices.
If the rack for equipment will be used for traveling work, then its back wall can be made removable. This will provide several benefits at once. The equipment will cool faster during operation. In addition, damaged patch cords can be easily replaced if necessary.
