MOTM

Hi All,
forgive me if this has been discussed many times:
Since I simply don't find the time to design and eventually build a 
decent wooden cabinet for my MOTM-style modules I'm pondering why not 
someone let build two 19" cases like the many you find on the road 
(redish/brownish plywood with aluminum frame, butterfly locks, a pair of 
handels, etc.).
I'm thinking of something rather slim yet simple for three rows of 
modules each plus 3U for additional stuff like FX or multiples (i.e. 18U 
of height).

Who's using that in a similar way and what are the pros and cons?
What's the inner depth (clearance) your cabinets have?

Anything else I have to think of?

Thanks a lot, :-)   Michael.

Michael Zacherl (aka TonTaub) wrote:

> I'm thinking of something rather slim yet simple for three rows of
> modules each plus 3U for additional stuff like FX or multiples (i.e. 18U
> of height).

They make these in 12" depth:

http://www.nice-racks.com/

And they're sturdy too. Holds my 400lb ass when using it as an 
improvised seat just fine. ;-P

I built a wood case and used normal rack rails in it. I just had to get some rack screws. they're
a little bigger but it works great!

wes

--- "Michael Zacherl (aka TonTaub) " <egroups@...> wrote:

> Hi All,
> forgive me if this has been discussed many times:
> Since I simply don't find the time to design and eventually build a 
> decent wooden cabinet for my MOTM-style modules I'm pondering why not 
> someone let build two 19" cases like the many you find on the road 
> (redish/brownish plywood with aluminum frame, butterfly locks, a pair of 
> handels, etc.).
> I'm thinking of something rather slim yet simple for three rows of 
> modules each plus 3U for additional stuff like FX or multiples (i.e. 18U 
> of height).
> 
> Who's using that in a similar way and what are the pros and cons?
> What's the inner depth (clearance) your cabinets have?
> 
> Anything else I have to think of?
> 
> Thanks a lot, :-)   Michael.
> 
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www.nice-racks.com is a great option. He can build a custom rack for you. He built me a 
custom double 19" rack. Each section 10U high, the rack itself 9" deep (which is more than 
enough for Motm stuff and for some 19" effect processor rack gear).
That's 40U of modules, more than you need maybe. But it's compact and relatively cheap 
compared to other options you have. (cost me $260 shipping included), and has a great 
wood finish. It is pretty heavy though so it's not for gigging or moving around.
Mine has rack rails on both front and rear. That way I can easily close the back with blank 
19" panels.

I can send you a picture if you like.

Ithai.


--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Zacherl (aka TonTaub) " <egroups@...> wrote:

>
> Hi All,
> forgive me if this has been discussed many times:
> Since I simply don't find the time to design and eventually build a 
> decent wooden cabinet for my MOTM-style modules I'm pondering why not 
> someone let build two 19" cases like the many you find on the road 
> (redish/brownish plywood with aluminum frame, butterfly locks, a pair of 
> handels, etc.).
> I'm thinking of something rather slim yet simple for three rows of 
> modules each plus 3U for additional stuff like FX or multiples (i.e. 18U 
> of height).
> 
> Who's using that in a similar way and what are the pros and cons?
> What's the inner depth (clearance) your cabinets have?
> 
> Anything else I have to think of?
> 
> Thanks a lot, :-)   Michael.
>

On 22.05.2006 2:34 Uhr, Jay wrote:
> Michael Zacherl (aka TonTaub) wrote:
>   
>> I'm thinking of something rather slim yet simple for three rows of
>> modules each plus 3U for additional stuff like FX or multiples (i.e. 18U
>> of height).
>>     
>
> They make these in 12" depth:
>
> http://www.nice-racks.com/
>
> And they're sturdy too. Holds my 400lb ass when using it as an 
> improvised seat just fine. ;-P
>
>   

They look nice, although weight (that of the cases, not mine ;-) might 
be an issue.
I need something for the road. Anybody uses something like that for 
going on tour?

         Thanks,   :-) Michael.

On 22.05.2006 7:48 Uhr, ithaib wrote:
> www.nice-racks.com is a great option. He can build a custom rack for you. He built me a 
> custom double 19" rack. Each section 10U high, the rack itself 9" deep (which is more than 
> enough for Motm stuff and for some 19" effect processor rack gear).
> That's 40U of modules, more than you need maybe. But it's compact and relatively cheap 
> compared to other options you have. (cost me $260 shipping included), and has a great 
> wood finish. It is pretty heavy though so it's not for gigging or moving around.
> Mine has rack rails on both front and rear. That way I can easily close the back with blank 
> 19" panels.
>
> I can send you a picture if you like.
>
>   

Seeing a  picture would be very nice, although weight is an big issue.
Are the two halfs seperated?

  Thanks, Michael.

>
> --- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Zacherl (aka TonTaub) " <egroups@...> wrote:
>   
>> Hi All,
>> forgive me if this has been discussed many times:
>> Since I simply don't find the time to design and eventually build a 
>> decent wooden cabinet for my MOTM-style modules I'm pondering why not 
>> someone let build two 19" cases like the many you find on the road 
>> (redish/brownish plywood with aluminum frame, butterfly locks, a pair of 
>> handels, etc.).
>> I'm thinking of something rather slim yet simple for three rows of 
>> modules each plus 3U for additional stuff like FX or multiples (i.e. 18U 
>> of height).
>>
>> Who's using that in a similar way and what are the pros and cons?
>> What's the inner depth (clearance) your cabinets have?
>>
>> Anything else I have to think of?
>>
>> Thanks a lot, :-)   Michael.
>>

On 22.05.2006 15:49 Uhr, chris walcott wrote:
> i also went the nice-rack route.  i'm very happy with them.  i got 2 
> standard racks, 10 spaces, 12" deep.  i also ended up getting a couple 
> of the slanted racks for regular equipment.  i've been really happy 
> with them.
>
> http://cedub.com/photos/studio/images/synth.jpg
>
Hi Chris,

looks very nice!
Are you running them with a single power supply? 
If so, how did you do the interconnection?

  ;-) Michael.

Hi Wes,

On 22.05.2006 7:05 Uhr, park avenue music wrote:
> I built a wood case and used normal rack rails in it. I just had to get some rack screws. they're
> a little bigger but it works great!
>
> wes
>   

thing is, I tried to go the DIY route for the cases. I'm not very 
satiesfied since the boxes got way too heavy.

  Thanks, Michael.

> --- "Michael Zacherl (aka TonTaub) " <egroups@...> wrote:
>
>   
>> Hi All,
>> forgive me if this has been discussed many times:
>> Since I simply don't find the time to design and eventually build a 
>> decent wooden cabinet for my MOTM-style modules I'm pondering why not 
>> someone let build two 19" cases like the many you find on the road 
>> (redish/brownish plywood with aluminum frame, butterfly locks, a pair of 
>> handels, etc.).
>> I'm thinking of something rather slim yet simple for three rows of 
>> modules each plus 3U for additional stuff like FX or multiples (i.e. 18U 
>> of height).
>>
>> Who's using that in a similar way and what are the pros and cons?
>> What's the inner depth (clearance) your cabinets have?
>>
>> Anything else I have to think of?
>>
>> Thanks a lot, :-)   Michael.
>>
>>

I take my MOTM to gigs so I use 2 SKB 12U and 2 SKB 10U.  Ferociously  
expensive.  Very transportable.  Wobble a bit when cabling.   
Individual power supplies since I can take various boxes that are  
configured for different things.  Hence, a modular modular synthesizer.

PLL, BFG

On 05.06.2006 0:38 Uhr, Greg Amann wrote:
> I take my MOTM to gigs so I use 2 SKB 12U and 2 SKB 10U.  Ferociously  
> expensive.  Very transportable.  Wobble a bit when cabling.   
> Individual power supplies since I can take various boxes that are  
> configured for different things.  Hence, a modular modular synthesizer.
>
> PLL, BFG
>
  
I looked at the SKB line (since it's internationaly available) as well 
but couldn't find boxes which are not such deep.
What models did you go for?

 Thanks, Michael. (Vienna, Austria)