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Subject: Re: [AN1x] An1x rack mount equivalent?

From: Jeff <jf.serviere@...>
Date: 2008-02-04

Hi Peter!
of course you have to do it yourself, standard rack mount kits don't have the right dimensions.
The "less bad" solution would be:
1) get a blank 19" plate, those sold to close unused space in a rack tower. They're cheap and easily available in any electronics or P.A. store in many dimensions (1U -> 6u at least). You have to leave enough room for the MIDI and supply connectors of course, don't forget them when you'll buy your plate! I never saw 90° MIDI connectors, what an error, i think there is a need for such ones, but no manufacturer had the idea...
2) cut out a rectangular window at the right size, slightly larger than the AN200 control panel, and fix the AN200 on the rear side of the 19" plate. I've done such things to put "non 19" standard" electronic equipment in racks towers for my job. OK you'll have to drill some holes, cut and fold some metal sheets but it is possible and not too difficult even at home. The AN200 is very light, it's not a computer UC or some test equipment, there is no need to make very rugged fixtures.
Cheers
J.F.


> Message du 04/02/08 08:06
> De : "Peter Korsten"
> A : AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com
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> Objet : Re: [AN1x] An1x rack mount equivalent?
>
> > Jeff schreef:
>
> > A guy of the list had tried to put an AN200 in a 19" rack. I think it's possible, the simplest way is to fix 2 "ears" on both sides of the case, but an issue may come with the
> > height of the AN200 which is probably not "standard".
>
> A bigger problem would be that the thing isn't 19" wide. Just rack ears
> wouldn't be enough.
>
> - Peter
>


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