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Only no Rat fur.....and with wheels

Will be adding the laptop for use in the near future and like how this could accomodate it.

Ideas, thoughts, suggestions?

Thinking about an all in one rack/case to eliminate hooking up wires from the two separate rack/case system that I am currently using.
 

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Very heavy ;) you'll have to hire Canute to carry the pine box ;) Seriously, two racks with a panel for each to plug in the minimum amount of wires into it. Rack 1 (Mixer, sources, mic) Rack 2 (Amps and processing) 2 XLR's and power, run XLR cables to Rack 2 inputs, Speakon outs and power in. Makes things easier in other ways ;)
 
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Very heavy ;) you'll have to hire Canute to carry the pine box ;) Seriously, two racks with a panel for each to plug in the minimum amount of wires into it. Rack 1 (Mixer, sources, mic) Rack 2 (Amps and processing) 2 XLR's and power, run XLR cables to Rack 2 inputs, Speakon outs and power in. Makes things easier in other ways ;)
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That's another option, but I'm investigating the all in one to speed up the process.


CMWAT said:
Grundorf makes them,i got mine through Ben.
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Ok, was that a custom job or stock item?



Steve Sharp said:
What all are you carrying that you need that much space?

Lots's of stuff and want to leave room for "growth". :sqwink:
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Thanks
 
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Thanks again....Right now I'm in the information gathering phase and will entertain any suggestions to make it easier, faster, more efficient, etc.

Looking at cutting down the setup and tear down times drastically as I'm spending way too much time doing both. :(

I have my "ears" on....:tricool:
 
Jacob's right; those big all-in-one cases can be one heavy mofo. You'll likely need two men and a mule to lift it. :eek:

It wouldn't be an issue if not for the occasional lift. Unless you've got smooth ramps coming and going you might find it a bit heavy to move.

Tell ya what: When you locate the case you're interested in, take the weight of the case and add it to the weight of all the components you'll be putting in there. Then decide if you are capable of lifting it without injuring yourself.

You may be able to mod the case with handtruck wheels and a handle. Tilt back and roll. Otherwise, it's gonna be a two-man lift.
 
If you are into doing the work you can use stackable seperates and "D"sub connectors between each piece, along with Speakon power conectors! this will give you more flexability (and reduced weight when lifts are required) and still leave you witha rapid setup!

But it requires a lot of careful solder work!
 
Kirby Ball said:
Only no Rat fur.....and with wheels

Will be adding the laptop for use in the near future and like how this could accomodate it.

Ideas, thoughts, suggestions?

Thinking about an all in one rack/case to eliminate hooking up wires from the two separate rack/case system that I am currently using.
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Like others have mentioned, yes it will be heavy. Depending on your transportation, it can be very nice though. I have a ramp door, so it's very convenient to have everything in one box, ready to roll in, plug-in and be up and running in a matter of minutes.

If weights an issue, you can cut it into two racks. The top one with the slant rack and the bottom with a solid top. Based off what I know you will have with the new setup, it would only be a few wires to connect the two.

Do you just NOT like the carpeted cases? Or, why no 'rat fur'?

Also, if you get any wheels with the case you purchase....throw the darn things away. They won't be worth it to put them on. Invest in some nice ones that will hold up to the test of time.
 
Randy A said:
Do you just NOT like the carpeted cases? Or, why no 'rat fur'?
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My guess, is he has cats. My cat and ferret destroyed the carpeting on a couple of my cases -- seems to be perfect for a big scratching post... :sqerr:
 
I used to have two cases, a DJ Station and a tall rack with processing and amps. Old Pics here: I built them myself.
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Now I have three cases. I bought these.
a DJ Station for Power Distribution, Rack Light, DB Level meter, Dual CD Player and Drawers, DJ Mixer, Space for Wireless Mike or Rack Drawer.


Slant Rack, with Live Mixer on top, Power Conditioner, EQ, Limiter Compressor Gate for Main Mix, 4 Channel Compressor limiter for 4 Mikes,Wireless Mike, Bose Controller, Two Amps. This is mainly for my two way system


Amp Rack with Power Conditioner, 3 way electronic crossover network, High, Mirange and Bass amps. This is for the three way system. This system is presently being reconfigured as we "speak".



I have these this way because like others have stated you can prewire them and just have the cables ready for connection to the adjoining rack(s). It does not take long.
Setting up the Laptop and Video Output is what takes me the longest.
 

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THis is my personal thought. I'd rather spend the extra few minutes hooking cables up rather than fighting with a heavy case.
 
Weight is not a big of issue for us as for many of you. Wheels and a ramp are utilized now and will be in the future.

If I stay with 2 units, I'm still dealing with about the same weight when transporting and moving as I move them stacked up so I don't have to lift the top console (which weighs a ton as it is) on top of the amp road rack.

Rat fur...I've just got this thing about it...don't like it (and yes we have cats as Rick mentioned.... :D) :sqwink:

I'm still listening...just trying to clarify a few things a bit.

Carry on, good points are being made and I'm absorbing the info... :)
 
Kirby Ball said:
Rat fur...I've just got this thing about it...don't like it (and yes we have cats as Rick mentioned.... :D) :sqwink:

:)
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Fair enough....we all have our preferences, although I don't prefer to spend more money for a surface that most of your clients will never see. ;) I'd rather spend it on other new toys, em I mean gear. ;)

But, I do understand the cat thing and if they would have access to the gear, I wouldn't go with the carpet.
 
I too like the Gator cases. They are lighter than the ones made out of wood and the plastic outter is easy to clean. Just to let you know I had a older gator case that the latch broke on and I sent them an email about where could I get some new ones. They emailed me back and asked for my address and sent me several at no charge.
 
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