dadofsix Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Well, gents, my rack mounted mono eq in my bass rack just farted and died this past weekend. No great loss inasmuch as I almost never used it except when playing in really large rooms or outside. I was thinking of putting a compressor/limitor in the 1U space, but then it occured to me that it might be useful to get the advice of my most esteemed colleagues here at Basschat (and, yes, the whiskey is kicking in!) lol I've got my Gallean Krueger 1001RB, my tuner, and my wireless unit in the rack. I never really got into effects but I'm open to having my mind changed. So, any suggestions for filling the 1U space in the rack. Your insights would be deeply appreciated. <><Peace Edited February 11, 2015 by dadofsix Quote
discreet Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) dbx 160A. Sounds killer with bass. [url="http://dbxpro.com/en/products/160a"]http://dbxpro.com/en/products/160a[/url] [url="ftp://ftp.dbxpro.com/pub/PDFs/Manuals/English/dbx160AManualA2.pdf"]ftp://ftp.dbxpro.com/pub/PDFs/Manuals/English/dbx160AManualA2.pdf[/url] Edited January 22, 2015 by discreet Quote
KingBollock Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 I have a gap in my rack, too, I am planning on filling it with a Samson PB10 power distributor. Protect your gear and organise your power distribution 19 inch rackmount power conditioner Dual digital voltage displays Front mounted dimmable led lamps Rear mounted led gooseneck lamp http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000ZJV3WU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3LSI3M60KSCMZ&coliid=I2MS5H2BEQH4PA Quote
Dad3353 Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 [quote name='cybertect' timestamp='1421888768' post='2666377'] Bees [url="http://xkcd.com/1439/"]http://xkcd.com/1439/[/url] [/quote] Allow me start you off... [size=4] [/size] [sharedmedia=core:attachments:140854] Quote
dadofsix Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 Yeah, about the bee thingy . . . ummm, no! lol Quote
dadofsix Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 And I forgot to add that I also have a power conditioner on the rack. Nothing but a glorified ac strip IMHO but it looks cool. Quote
KingBollock Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 [quote name='dadofsix' timestamp='1421893943' post='2666388'] And I forgot to add that I also have a power conditioner on the rack. Nothing but a glorified ac strip IMHO but it looks cool. [/quote] Well, at least I know it wasn't a completely daft idea. Quote
dadofsix Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 Nah, all ideas are useful. Some serious, some just for laughs, that's what keeps this crazy world of ours interesting. :-) Quote
Dad3353 Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 [size=4][quote name='dadofsix' timestamp='1421894164' post='2666391'] Nah, all ideas are useful... [/quote] An economical suggestion..? How about a blanking plate, and, as a bit of air won't do any harm, a louvred one, like this..?[/size] [attachment=181750:Blan_Plat.jpg] Quote
dadofsix Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 The back of my rack is completely open when I play but I could see the value in that for cross-ventilation if mounted directly above the GK. Quote
dadofsix Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1421887558' post='2666370'] dbx 160A. Sounds killer with bass. [url="http://dbxpro.com/en/products/160a"]http://dbxpro.com/en/products/160a[/url] [url="ftp://ftp.dbxpro.com/pub/PDFs/Manuals/English/dbx160AManualA2.pdf"]ftp://ftp.dbxpro.com...60AManualA2.pdf[/url] [/quote] Yeah, man, I'm sorely tempted. But I'm still curious to see if anyone has any experience, good or bad, with rack mounted effects. Quote
Spike Vincent Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 [quote name='dadofsix' timestamp='1421897439' post='2666401'] Yeah, man, I'm sorely tempted. But I'm still curious to see if anyone has any experience, good or bad, with rack mounted effects. [/quote] I have used rack mounted effects, and the downside for me was an added layer of complexity. Quote
BigRedX Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1421927694' post='2666644'] I have used rack mounted effects, and the downside for me was an added layer of complexity. [/quote] I don't see how they are more complicated. Also being in the rack means that the important parts are out of the way of punters and over-energetic vocalists. Rack modules all the way for me. Edited January 22, 2015 by BigRedX Quote
Norris Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Illuminate it? http://www.astounded.com/adam-hall-cool-light-19-led-rack-light-1u-blue.html Quote
waynepunkdude Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 How about a drawer to keep patch leads and stuff in? Quote
Norris Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1421930923' post='2666700'] How about a drawer to keep patch leads and stuff in? [/quote] Spare pair of socks/underpants? Quote
waynepunkdude Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1421931075' post='2666702'] Spare pair of socks/underpants? [/quote] What ever takes your fancy. Quote
Happy Jack Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 http://www.thomann.de/gb/sennheiser_xsw_72_instrument_set_eband.htm But you'll have to buy the rackmount unit separately from Sennheiser, and it ain't cheap. Quote
dadofsix Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks for all the replies both wacky and serious. I'm using a Line 6 wireless receiver in the bass rack so the Sennheiser suggestion, though appreciated, is not doable. I'm curious, though, as to what rack mounted (or otherwise) effect y'all could not live without. Put another way, what one effect do you use that just puts a smile on your face when you engage it and hear your sound? <><Peace Quote
waynepunkdude Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 [quote name='dadofsix' timestamp='1421946890' post='2667004'] Thanks for all the replies both wacky and serious. I'm using a Line 6 wireless receiver in the bass rack so the Sennheiser suggestion, though appreciated, is not doable. I'm curious, though, as to what rack mounted (or otherwise) effect y'all could not live without. Put another way, what one effect do you use that just puts a smile on your face when you engage it and hear your sound? <><Peace [/quote] http://www.gak.co.uk/en/tech-21-sansamp-rmp-rack-mount-preamp/96141?gclid=CLbDorKbqMMCFQ6WtAod2wIA3Q Quote
Lozz196 Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1421887558' post='2666370'] dbx 160A. Sounds killer with bass. [url="http://dbxpro.com/en/products/160a"]http://dbxpro.com/en/products/160a[/url] [url="ftp://ftp.dbxpro.com/pub/PDFs/Manuals/English/dbx160AManualA2.pdf"]ftp://ftp.dbxpro.com...60AManualA2.pdf[/url] [/quote] Would be my choice too. Quote
dmccombe7 Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 rack light for doodling on a dark stage or a neon or UV striplight maybe an LE version if available Quote
Happy Jack Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1421968159' post='2667378'] ... doodling on a dark stage ... [/quote] This is a euphemism, right? Quote
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