Finbar Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 4 way mounted into my rack. I can now power my power amp and preamp, as well as my pedalboard all from one plug socket. No more scrabbling around the venue for a 4 way because I forgot mine and the venue only anticipates the bass player needing one plug socket! Bit more expensive than using cable ties to fix a 4 way in, but I'm really happy with it Quote
GreeneKing Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 I loved my rack. Sold it yesterday and bought a RH450 Rebelhead Quote
Guest Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 I'd use a samson power conditioner if I had loads to plug in on my rack I think. Quote
51m0n Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Where did you get this? How much? Looking for something similar myself.... Quote
alexclaber Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 I'm sorry but I can't believe anyone would have a rack and not have some sort of multi-way extension lead in there! 4-way surge protected extension lead from B&Q, about £10. Convenience, priceless! Alex Quote
WarPig Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Good looks my man. How deep is it? I cant fit one on the front rack, but might be able to on the back, rack. Quote
deksawyer Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 I have a similar device in the back of my rack. They're only about 40mm deep if memory serves me right. Around £35ish on ebay - serrler is Introdelta. D. Quote
BigBeefChief Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='573769' date='Aug 19 2009, 08:17 AM']I'd use a samson power conditioner if I had loads to plug in on my rack I think.[/quote] Personally, I like to just wash'n'go. Quote
Dood Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 [quote name='Finbar' post='573708' date='Aug 19 2009, 12:38 AM']4 way mounted into my rack. I can now power my power amp and preamp, as well as my pedalboard all from one plug socket. No more scrabbling around the venue for a 4 way because I forgot mine and the venue only anticipates the bass player needing one plug socket! Bit more expensive than using cable ties to fix a 4 way in, but I'm really happy with it [/quote] That's really cool! - I simply cable tied a multi socket dude thing to a 1u blanking strip - but that looks much tidier! NICE! Quote
BigRedX Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 I've got [url="http://www.studiospares.com/Mains-Distribution/EMO-E655-Mains-Panel/invt/402690"]one of these[/url] in the back of every rack I use. It has IEC sockets on the inside for connecting the gear in the rack and a normal 13 amp socket on the back for either connecting the next rack or some non-racked gear. Not cheap (although they weren't that price when I bought mine) but have been working flawlessly for over 15 years. Quote
alexclaber Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Actually I think the 4-way in my rack says "xxxxxx rehearsal studios" on it, so even cheaper! Has anyone else noticed that a sensibly sized extension lead weighs more than a micro-head?! Alex Quote
Happy Jack Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 My racks all use these: [url="http://www.dcdi.co.uk/Power-Distribution/Horizontal-PDU---19-/c-1-91-181/"]http://www.dcdi.co.uk/Power-Distribution/H...19-/c-1-91-181/[/url] I use the IEC types, and buy short (30mm) kettle leads to power everything in the rack. Works a treat. Quote
BassBod Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 When I got the EA 500 I realized that my bits bag (cables, music stand and real book) was heavier than my amp. When I got the Clarus..just the leads weigh more. I like. So who's gonna start the lightweight cable trend (Alex?) or carbon fibre music stands...I've already seen a real book on the iphone..and it transposes for you! Quote
alexclaber Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 [quote name='BassBod' post='573920' date='Aug 19 2009, 11:09 AM']So who's gonna start the lightweight cable trend (Alex?)[/quote] I think there's an argument for shorter lighter speaker leads. Likewise if you're using a Class D microamp there is no way you need 13A cable. Maybe OBBM could do a 0.5m thinner gauge speaker cable? Alex Quote
Finbar Posted August 19, 2009 Author Posted August 19, 2009 Yea, it is an Introdelta one. You can find them on eBay and from their website if you stick Introdelta into Google. They do surge protected strips, strips with an on/off switch, and up to 6 (I think) plug sockets per strip. More options on there too. I can't remember the exact depth, but it was enough that when I put it into the back of my old 3u shallow Gator case, I didn't have room to get a lead from the power strip to my preamp anymore, hence my now bigger case. Less than 2 inches though, easily. For what it is, its a pretty weighty little device. Definitely heavier than sticking a plastic 4 way extension in with cable ties. I did have a Samson power conditioner before, but I prefer having the plugs to IEC sockets. I can plug anything like my pedals into it, or my bandmates can if they need to. That kind of thing. Just a bit more flexible. And I didn't really need that light that comes on it ;p Function over form! Quote
EBS_freak Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 [quote name='Finbar' post='574394' date='Aug 19 2009, 04:30 PM']For what it is, its a pretty weighty little device. Definitely heavier than sticking a plastic 4 way extension in with cable ties. I did have a Samson power conditioner before, but I prefer having the plugs to IEC sockets. I can plug anything like my pedals into it, or my bandmates can if they need to. That kind of thing. Just a bit more flexible. And I didn't really need that light that comes on it ;p Function over form![/quote] I'm guessing its similar in weight to your samson conditioner though right? What I'm getting at is - you haven't made your rack heavier? Quote
Finbar Posted August 20, 2009 Author Posted August 20, 2009 I have made it heavier, as I sold on the Samson conditioner about 6 months ago and downsized to a compact 3u rack. But the weight is negligible to me. You carry it for 30 seconds to the car, and 30 seconds into the venue. Same with all gear. While I'm young and fit at least. Like people who complain about heavy basses. Man up ;p Quote
EBS_freak Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 [quote name='Finbar' post='575724' date='Aug 20 2009, 04:19 PM']I have made it heavier, as I sold on the Samson conditioner about 6 months ago and downsized to a compact 3u rack. But the weight is negligible to me. You carry it for 30 seconds to the car, and 30 seconds into the venue. Same with all gear. While I'm young and fit at least. Like people who complain about heavy basses. Man up ;p[/quote] It's all good til your back goes! Quote
Finbar Posted August 20, 2009 Author Posted August 20, 2009 My back will go, heavy gear or not. So make the most of the time now! Though to be fair, I used to have a Marshall head that was a two man lift - this rack can be lifted in one hand and carried short distances. And my heavy 412 was replaced with a 1212L. So I guess I have gone lighter anyway Quote
0175westwood29 Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 [quote name='Finbar' post='575757' date='Aug 20 2009, 04:33 PM']My back will go, heavy gear or not. So make the most of the time now! Though to be fair, I used to have a Marshall head that was a two man lift - this rack can be lifted in one hand and carried short distances. And my heavy 412 was replaced with a 1212L. So I guess I have gone lighter anyway [/quote] vba marshall by any chance those things are silly heavy! im looking into getting one of those skts but i want one with a surge protector built in? can you get em? andy Quote
Urban Bassman Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='573768' date='Aug 19 2009, 08:12 AM']I loved my rack. Sold it yesterday and bought a RH450 Rebelhead [/quote] Good man - great amp. Get the floor controller if you can, it's worth it! Quote
synaesthesia Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Finbar' post='573708' date='Aug 18 2009, 11:38 PM']4 way mounted into my rack. I can now power my power amp and preamp, as well as my pedalboard all from one plug socket. No more scrabbling around the venue for a 4 way because I forgot mine and the venue only anticipates the bass player needing one plug socket! Bit more expensive than using cable ties to fix a 4 way in, but I'm really happy with it [/quote] Whilst you're at it, you might as well get a 1U plate with speakon connections or your choice of speaker connector that takes any stress/difficulty out of the banana/ring post connector in your QSC, such as: [url="http://www.audiospares.com/product.php?productid=166&cat=261&page=1"]http://www.audiospares.com/product.php?pro...=261&page=1[/url] I use only 2 speakons and remove the rest. I hard wire the speakon connectors to the ring posts and can reach in to patch for bridging or stereo; most of my power amps are pre-speakon. Edited December 22, 2009 by synaesthesia Quote
waynepunkdude Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 [quote name='Finbar' post='575724' date='Aug 20 2009, 03:19 PM']I have made it heavier, as I sold on the Samson conditioner about 6 months ago and downsized to a compact 3u rack. But the weight is negligible to me. You carry it for 30 seconds to the car, and 30 seconds into the venue. Same with all gear. While I'm young and fit at least. Like people who complain about heavy basses. Man up ;p[/quote] My Ampeg head weighs 45lbs on its own with out the leads, rack tuner and rack itself. it's a hefty c***. Quote
0175westwood29 Posted December 24, 2009 Posted December 24, 2009 my pro 6 has a massive amp draw! like at one venue it needed its own socket or it tripped the supply! im normally fine as there a single socket that i can use and its just for me (on the same circuit but no one else plugging into it) so sadly there noway i can have one of these! andy Quote
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