For those of you building computers...

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okay.....

but a Carillon AC-1 is a rack mounted, custom built PC - dont let the transport controls fool you, its merely an option. Basically its a windows PC in a nice rack case with loads of silencing features designed to run music software and hardware. :cool:

Cheers
Robin
http://www.pc-music.com
 
Looks like an interesting unit, can it run any software??? are there open pci slots for adding hardware???
 
I checked out the rackmountpro.com and found about what I've seen before - the decent cases are about $400. The unit for $220 has only 2 bays and a miserable 150 watt PS.

I think the average guy would be better off going with a normal case for $60 and buying an anvil case for it. Would still be a cabling hassle though. I guess if you were making substancial $$$$ doing live recording it would be worth it.
 
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Don't know what to tell ya folks, last time I checked pricewatch.com, I typed in "rackmount atx" and came back with a bunch of cases for around $150.
Also, they make 2 versions of rack cases, standard and deep. You'll need the deep ones, about $20 more in most cases.
I'll look em up again, and see whats going on...
Take the power supply you already have and put it in it, silly!
Paul
 
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I didn't bother to check out each site personally, but pricewatch has them starting at $95. Let me know what you come up with...
Paul
 
I'm probably being a bit superstitious and I have absolutely nothing to back this up but... I've always been worried about putting all those sources of EMI so close to sensitive sudio equipment. Maybe a second rack with mostly digital stuff...

or am I just being paranoid?
 
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If you're using a tube rackmount case, it'll eliminate the EMI completely ;)
Aside from that advice, leave some space if you are going to use one case, or shield it. Some 1/4 inch lead panels will work fine ;)
Paul
 
carillon

Carter Simcoe said:
Looks like an interesting unit, can it run any software??? are there open pci slots for adding hardware???
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Sure, its based on an ASUS CUSL2 board with 6 slots etc - so loads of room. There's nothing mysterious about it, its just a PC :)
(im trying really hard not to make this into an advert!):p

Cheers
Robin
http://www.pc-music.com
 
don't know what you looked at

the case I got is 4U, 3 5.25" visible bays, 2 3.25" visible bays, and 4 3.25" bays..and a 300-watt powersupply...we have several of them up here at work and they are solid, good quality cases..

199.00 -- 220 w/shipping to TX
 
EZ - I went directly to the website you listed and found 10 cases / chassis listed, with the decent ones being $400-$500. I just now went back and looked again under "rackmount chasis" and this time found the one you were talking about ( http://www.rackmountpro.com/productpage.cfm?prodid=32 ). Apparently the greater the heighth ("U") the cheaper the case is, which makes sense. Some of the thinner ones use "mini-atx" power supplys which could not be replaced with any 250/300 supply off the shelf.
Thanks for the info...
 
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Glad you found the ones I was talking about :D

ya, the thing ones (1U) can be expensive...plus they aren't very expandable (usually can only put 3 PCI cards in them)...I've found 4U to be perfect....although, I don't know if the deep ones will fit in a rack case (like SKB or something)..mines for mounting in my desk..
 
I wonder what the shipping and handling charges are on 1/4 inch lead pannels. Better make it 1/2 inch just to be safe :)
 
What's up, fellow homerecca's. :D

I have a somewhat simple question, it may even sound stupid.

But...

If I purchased one of these cases (the one in RWhite's last post). Could I remove the the components out of my present computer and add them into the rackmountable case unit?

Or, do I need to construct a new computer with all new parts?

Thank you in advance.

spin
 
The answer should be "mostly yes". If this case is true ATX then any ATX motherboard should fit in it. Since the "4V" seems to mean its about stand size most cards should fit in it too. the power supply may be customer but there would be no reason to swap that anyway.

I would say contact the manufacturer for more details.
 
Ive considered rackmount on the road, but I figured it couldnt withstand the rigors of getting thrown around. Electronics have come a long way, but still remain fragile. Esp, varing temp changes. I cant see a hard drive lasting more that 3 weeks on the road. Until they make a Marshall rackmount computer, I'll have to wait.
 
You can buy VERY durable rack cases for computers but they will cost you. As for being thrown arround, all new hard drives have autopark heads and can stand some motion (otherwise laptops wouldnt last). Typical electronic keyboards require some care too, you can't hand everything over to the Neaderthalls.
 
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