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Topic: installing connectors in rack mount flight cases |
Steven Welborn
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Ojai,CA USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2015 8:51 pm |
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I see some guys have installed connection in/out's and power out in rack mount flight cases so you can set it on the floor with the back lid attached and just plug into the case. Just wondering the best way to go about it. Or maybe someone can direct me to existng thread on it. thanks all
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Jack Stoner
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Kansas City, MO
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Posted 17 Jun 2015 2:14 am
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I've done several, ones I used to have plus some for other local musicians.
Depends on the case on how you go about it.
One thing to keep in mind is ventilation for the equipment. A closed case can cause overheating. I've put ventilation fans in some cases, along with power outlets, Inputs and outputs. |
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Scott Duckworth
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Etowah, TN Western Foothills of the Smokies
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Posted 17 Jun 2015 3:07 am
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If you have a case with a 1" deep cover, you can put small blocks of wood on the back rack, and when the cover is removed, it sits on the blocks, which should be made tall enough so the the rack sits off the floor.
As for adding jacks, if you do the above, you might be able to use a blank plate to put the jacks in. That means you'll have to plug cables in and them sit the rack up right.
As for cutting the sides of the case, I would use a piece of sheet metal to mount the jacks in, and then mount the metal plate into the side of the case. A Dremel tool or vibratory saw works well to cut the hole.
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Les Cargill
From:
Oklahoma City, Ok, USA
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Posted 17 Jun 2015 4:20 am
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| I'd use one of those Furman power distribution strips with rack ears and open the front and back while in use. YMMV. |
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 17 Jun 2015 5:22 am
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If you have an extra rack space, you can mount jacks (and a power connector) in a dummy panel.
I recommend something stiffer than 16ga aluminum. I don't like how floppy it is.
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 17 Jun 2015 6:11 am
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I used commercially available jack plates, that are slightly recessed. That way it protects the connectors.
You can buy them pre-drilled for certain connectors or blank.
Here is an example:
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 17 Jun 2015 10:20 am
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If you plan to put in bus bays, they DO make waterproof jacks, but I don't know where to find them (but I bet Google does).
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Steven Welborn
From:
Ojai,CA USA
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Posted 18 Jun 2015 3:09 pm
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Jack, howd you install fan? Cut a hole somewhere in the case and use a PC type cooling fan?
anyone have any pics handy of their modified cases? |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 18 Jun 2015 3:18 pm
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On one rack case, I cut holes on both sides, used small round metal speaker baffles. I used a 110V "brushless" fan to avoid any interference with the audio.
PC fans are usually DC voltages so you would have to supply the correct DC voltage for that type fan.
I've seen "rack case" fans on a web site but don't remember where it was. |
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