Members crazycarl Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 This is probably an idiotic question, but I couldn't find anything on the web about it and am too embarrassed to ask anyone in real life. (not really, I just don't know any people to ask) Can I just put it in the rack and only put screws in one of the ears? Or do I need to get a shelf? (or SHOULD I get a shelf, if I don't want it falling). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members coyote-1 Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Most half-rack units are lightweight, and only need one side bolted down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crazycarl Posted January 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 thanks for the info. This one weighs about 5 pounds max, do you think that's within the limit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poumtschak Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 http://www.sweetwater.com/c486--Rack_Shelves (as an example, not an endorsement). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crazycarl Posted January 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 http://www.sweetwater.com/c486--Rack_Shelves (as an example, not an endorsement). Thanks, but I know all about the shelves available to me. Just wondering if I'm risking disaster by NOT using one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evildragon Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 I think you're not risking anything, but being safe should be paramount. You never know what might happen. So, my suggestion would be to get a shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poumtschak Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Can I just put it in the rack and only put screws in one of the ears? I'd be curious to see the picture of a 1/2 rack device with factory rack ears. Edit : I stand-corrected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crazycarl Posted January 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'd be curious to see the picture of a 1/2 rack device with factory rack ears. Edit : I stand-corrected hehe, in fact, the fireface is what I want to rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hogberto Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 i used to have 2 half rack units wedged side by side between two full width units, one above and one below. no shelf, no rack nuts. it worked quite well. but there was the ever present risk of knocking one with your fingers and seeing it disappear down the back of the rack, not that this ever happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members depulse Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 i used to have 2 half rack units wedged side by side between two full width units, one above and one below. no shelf, no rack nuts. it worked quite well. but there was the ever present risk of knocking one with your fingers and seeing it disappear down the back of the rack, not that this ever happened. I've done the same, but I used some velcro to fix the half-rack to the rack below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChromaLord Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Absolutely get a shelf. You might have to remove the feet as most 1/2 racks have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members killedaway Posted January 28, 2009 Members Share Posted January 28, 2009 i figure if you bolt it down on one side, and rest it on a fully mounted 19" unit, you should be okay -- let it rest flat on the unit beneath it, and then tighten the screws. i have my Midisport and RNC1773 both just sitting loose on the next rack unit down (although i am using some of that grippy shelf liner stuff so they don't slide or get jostled off). they're perfectly safe, with no screws whatsoever, and they're even angled a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crazycarl Posted January 28, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 28, 2009 Well I bolted it in place to test and so far so good. It doesn't feel perfectly stable but unless it gets a good whack I think it will be ok for now... but I have a shelf on order so when that arrives everything will be solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members augerinn Posted January 28, 2009 Members Share Posted January 28, 2009 Roland RAD-50, or it's equivilant. Used one when I had a JV-1010 and 05R/W. The only problem is the stack height is a little high, and you have to move other stuff around to make room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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