rack cases

[Mandrak]

I´m looking for one, and the bottom unit (power-amp) can´t "float" inside it (suspended by the screws); it must "sit" inside the case.

Any suggestions ? Maybe those Mesa shockmount ?

Thanks !

[vaijem777]

Mesa all the way. I've had 3 different ones, and they've all been incredible.

[Mandrak]

The 1st unit really "sits" over those springs ?

Hehe, what do you have there ? A 2:90, VHT, some other unit ?

[vaijem777]

Here's my rack: http://members.aol.com/vaijem777/rack.jpg

With the Mesa rack, there are "bumpers" on the top, bottom & sides of the gear. They're basically shock absorbers. Construction is top-notch- nothing is "sitting" on springs, like with the SKB cases. The units are mounted very securely on rails, then the bumpers simply absorb any shock

[Mandrak]

Nice rack, congratulations !

Could you, if possible, take 1 pic of the back, exactly the place
between the Rivera and the bottom ? I´d be extremely grateful !

And the rails, if possible ?

I really can´t see 40 lb. units "flying", suspended by only 4 screws.

[vaijem777]

This is the only picture I have of the back at the moment (sorry...it's a little messy):

http://members.aol.com/vaijem777/rackback.jpg

The Rivera alone weighs in at just under 80 pounds. The suspension system is really unbeatable-plus is allows plenty of airflow thoughout the rack. It may not look like much, but the Mesa racks are certainly roadworthy, to say the least.

[jay ratkowski]

Tour Supply used to sell Anvil cases at cost... I think they still do. Ebay is seriously a good place to buy racks.

[Mandrak]

Thanks, VaiJem ! The shipping will be a little expensive, but I´ll
take this Mesa 6U case forward

btw, what´s the exact purpose on those rails you´ve mectioned ?

[vaijem777]

The rails are what the equipment actually mounts to via the rack screws.
The rails then rest on the shock absorbers or "bumpers".

[Mandrak]

Originally Posted by vaijem777

The rails are what the equipment actually mounts to via the rack screws.
The rails then rest on the shock absorbers or "bumpers".

Aaaahh !

Thanks !