19" rack for studio set up? at DVinfo.net

Sandy Tedford · March 20th, 2009, 06:37 AM

Hello,

I am in the process of setting up a studio in my house here in London. I am a casting director and I am so board in having to go to horrible casting studios so have decided to do it myself. We are pretty much ready to go but i am looking to streamline the design. will post some photos soon.

Has any one got any advice on making your own 19" rack. I have multiple DVD recorders, and Mini DV decks along with monitors and a Mac Tower and I would like to get them all stored in a vertical rack for ease of use in our studio. Propper 19" racks seem a bit excessive in price for what i need and i don't think i want an enclosed case system anyway. im thinking wire or framework....

We shoot on a Sony - V1 with feeds going out simultaneously to all the above formats. I am trying to avoid the spread affect throughout the room so going vertically will be my best bet?

Obviously i am on a budget as are most people.....

any ideas.

also looking for a low cost caption/title generator? any ideas where to start??

thanks

sandy
x

....... getting there slowly

Andy Tejral · March 20th, 2009, 07:06 AM

It is certainly possible to make yr own racks. I made two 19" racks as pedestals for a work surface.

Do you have good woodworking skills? A table saw is almost mandatory. I used 3/4" particle board. This breaks easily so it must be reinforced. Screws must be pre-drilled and tightened carefully--you won't have a second chance. You'll still have to obtain the drilled and tapped rails which are quite expensive. I got mine free--tv station was throwing 'em away.

If I had to do it again, I'd probably use plywood.

Now, looking at your equipment list, it doesn't look like there is anything that is specifically designed for rack mounting? Maybe you can get a bookshelf at IKEA or someplace that you can drill wire access holes into? Probably cheaper and easier.

Philip Howells · August 29th, 2009, 12:08 PM

Look for a post shop that's closing down or buy secondhand. Check Bazzas bazaar MVS just a couple that come to mind. It doesn't matter how old they are, they last forever.

Mitchell Skurnik · September 18th, 2009, 10:12 PM

As you can see here K&M | 42015-000-55 Rack Wagon | 42015-000-55 | B&H Photo Video you really dont need that much to build a rack. Some metal, a saw, drill, and nuts and bolts is all you need to build a box. Then just find a box to put it in

March 20th, 2009, 06:37 AM	#1
Sandy Tedford New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Posts: 17	19" rack for studio set up? Hello, I am in the process of setting up a studio in my house here in London. I am a casting director and I am so board in having to go to horrible casting studios so have decided to do it myself. We are pretty much ready to go but i am looking to streamline the design. will post some photos soon. Has any one got any advice on making your own 19" rack. I have multiple DVD recorders, and Mini DV decks along with monitors and a Mac Tower and I would like to get them all stored in a vertical rack for ease of use in our studio. Propper 19" racks seem a bit excessive in price for what i need and i don't think i want an enclosed case system anyway. im thinking wire or framework.... We shoot on a Sony - V1 with feeds going out simultaneously to all the above formats. I am trying to avoid the spread affect throughout the room so going vertically will be my best bet? Obviously i am on a budget as are most people..... any ideas. also looking for a low cost caption/title generator? any ideas where to start?? thanks sandy x ....... getting there slowly

March 20th, 2009, 07:06 AM	#2
Andy Tejral Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 523	It is certainly possible to make yr own racks. I made two 19" racks as pedestals for a work surface. Do you have good woodworking skills? A table saw is almost mandatory. I used 3/4" particle board. This breaks easily so it must be reinforced. Screws must be pre-drilled and tightened carefully--you won't have a second chance. You'll still have to obtain the drilled and tapped rails which are quite expensive. I got mine free--tv station was throwing 'em away. If I had to do it again, I'd probably use plywood. Now, looking at your equipment list, it doesn't look like there is anything that is specifically designed for rack mounting? Maybe you can get a bookshelf at IKEA or someplace that you can drill wire access holes into? Probably cheaper and easier. __________________ Andy Tejral Railroad Videographer

August 29th, 2009, 12:08 PM	#3
Philip Howells Trustee Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 1,212	Look for a post shop that's closing down or buy secondhand. Check Bazzas bazaar MVS just a couple that come to mind. It doesn't matter how old they are, they last forever. Last edited by Philip Howells; August 29th, 2009 at 12:08 PM. Reason: spelling!

September 18th, 2009, 10:12 PM	#4
Mitchell Skurnik Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, California Posts: 201	As you can see here K&M \| 42015-000-55 Rack Wagon \| 42015-000-55 \| B&H Photo Video you really dont need that much to build a rack. Some metal, a saw, drill, and nuts and bolts is all you need to build a box. Then just find a box to put it in __________________ Mitchell J. Skurnik http://www.mjcsstudios.com/ - EX1, 4x hoodman 16GB, Libec Tripod, Sony LAV