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Uncle Krunkus
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Dragon's Lair
Joined: Dec 29, 2006 Posts: 203 Location: Hope BC, Canada
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:16 am Post subject:
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Why don't you try something like this
http://www.dragonslair.ca/images/studio5.jpg
This was my old studio console, it has a 19" rack "pedestal" on each side, , you could also extend the racks all along the top, under the shelf, like it is on the left side.
I have since sold the mixer and the 8 track RR, and am now redoing the entire studio to accomodate my modular.
I have to READ THE MANUAL, and see if I can figure out how to post the picture here directly |
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Uncle Krunkus
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 2:13 am Post subject:
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Thanks Dave,
I've since decided to go with one tall cabinet, like in the spreadsheet, which initially will hold just about all of my stuff. As I expand my modular bits and effects etc. control room type equipment will get shifted into another (dual) rack unit/keyboard stand. (which will probably look alot like your desk)
This first one will be the 6'2" bombshell of the studio. I'm building it from maple, and it will have a rosewood stain. I'm going to build into it a filtered fan to keep things cool and clean, and most of the power outlets will be on an auto switcher, (again built into the base) which will turn everything else on when I turn on the amp. It will eventually be the residence of my modular bits and pieces, so it will also have a built in +/-15V PS, with ammeters in one of the rack spaces. I want it to end up looking very retro and Frankenstein's lab like, yet be very modern and practical in it's functionality.
I'll post some pics here soon. (It's just about put together! ) _________________ What makes a space ours, is what we put there, and what we do there. |
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The Why Project
Joined: Dec 05, 2004 Posts: 118 Location: Ireland
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:36 am Post subject:
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You can never have enough rack-space, so buy them as big as can fit
in your studio, extra space always comes in handy... Anyway that's my
own experience, I've bought/collected quite a bit of gear, and haven't sold
any of it, so in my case, space is always a challenge.
Looking at the spreadsheet, I wouldn't put the patchbay in the middle,
but rather at the top. That works best for me, but I can't really put a finger
on why. I've had patchbays at different locations in my racks, and have
now concluded that I like them at the top.
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kkissinger
Joined: Mar 28, 2006 Posts: 1353 Location: Kansas City, Mo USA
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:22 pm Post subject:
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Brilliant idea to use a spreadsheet to lay out your rack equipment.
I too use 42U racks and I have attempted to layout such that the equipment that requires the most amount of tweaking is within reach while I am seated at my computer or keyboard. Like your layout, my cd player and an integrated amp are at the bottom -- items that require the most tweaking are at shoulder level (while seated). My patch bays (I have two of them) are situated such that my patch cords can reach them (from behind) and that I can patch between them from the front.
I have found that I can never have enough patch bays. My philosophy (not entirely realized) is that I want to bring every input/output point to a patch bay (except for anything over line level, of course). Also, I have 'standardized" around 1/4" TRS patch cords to make my patching easier. I find that to have some standardization helps to keep the work flowing -- I guess when I am busy making music I don't want to grind to a halt while crawling behind equipment or digging up adapters.
Also, I like to use normalled connections that reflects my most commonly used signal paths. Right now my patch bay has cords hanging out of it everywhere -- I am working in 5.1 configuration and my setup is biased towards stereo -- before long I'll be doing (yet another) reconfiguration on my patch bays. |
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Uncle Krunkus
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kkissinger
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:58 am Post subject:
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Wow, that is gorgeous! |
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Gothboy
Joined: Feb 21, 2006 Posts: 369 Location: Santa Monica, Ca.
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:36 pm Post subject:
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Very nice! _________________ Apple Mac Pro 3.1 2.88 GHz. Intel Xeon Quad
16 GB Ram
10.8.5/El Capitan
Novation SL49/Remote Zero
Mophox4, Nord Lead 2, Roland System 1, Novation Nova, Nord Micro modular, Korg Radias, Roland d-05, Yamaha A3000 sampler, Novation SL MK2 and Remote Zero controllers, Arturia Beatstep and SparkLE
"We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams"
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toybox
Joined: Aug 03, 2005 Posts: 176 Location: chicago/peru,illinois usa
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blue hell
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject:
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Uncle Krunkus wrote: | She's a 6'4" brunette bombshell |
Wow, big plans ! How many are you making _________________ Jan
also .. could someone please turn down the thermostat a bit.
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Uncle Krunkus
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:21 am Post subject:
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Oh, I can make some more if anyone wants one. I think we should talk postage first though. _________________ What makes a space ours, is what we put there, and what we do there. |
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Uncle Krunkus
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doctorvague
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 3:22 am Post subject:
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Absolutely gorgeous. You've really got some woodworking chops. I guess "chops" isn't a good descriptive woodworking word is it??
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seraph
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 5:38 am Post subject:
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Uncle
can the "6'4" brunette bombshell" be used as an orgone chamber too _________________ homepage - blog - forum - youtube
Quote: | Don't die with your music still in you - Wayne Dyer |
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Uncle Krunkus
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 6:56 am Post subject:
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seraph wrote: | Uncle
can the "6'4" brunette bombshell" be used as an orgone chamber too |
What's an "orgone chamber"? _________________ What makes a space ours, is what we put there, and what we do there. |
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seraph
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 11:28 am Post subject:
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Uncle Krunkus wrote: |
What's an "orgone chamber"? |
never mind, it was meant to be a joke but if want to know more about it...
_________________ homepage - blog - forum - youtube
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