Rack setup question.

[acidrock]

I'm currently considering getting a rack mounted computer.I don't have much gear but what I do have I want to mount in a rack.
My concern is electrical interference.I have a Hafler power amp,a Behringer headphone amp,a power conditioner with lights and a effects unit.
I'm also considering putting two half rack pre-amps,an art tube pac and a Joe Meek VC3Q in a shelf.

Is this a mistake putting all this stuff along with the computer in a rack together because of the amount of electrical power going through?

Is there some sequence I should put these in?

I know I should'nt cross audio lines with power lines but they of course will be in close proximity of each other.

BTW my card will be a Delta66 which has a breakout box for the 4analog in/outs but the SPDIF resides in the card.

I record mainly by myself in as a hobby.

All responses will be much appreciated.

THANKS!

 

[Sennheiser]

I've never had any RF or noise problems from mounting all my gear in the rack. I don't know how a computer would change the equasion since I don't use a computer to record.

I can tell you that the computer needs air moving over the heat sinks to stay alive. You'll have to leave enough spaces between devices so the CPU gets enough air. There is also the power supply noise to think about. I don't know if it will affect the audio signals going to the rest of the gear or not. Stong magnetic fields can create induction problems in signal lines if not properly shielded.