Rack Cases for Amplifiers, Effects, Wireless and DJ Gear
19-inch rack cases from Odyssey, Gator, ProX and SKB, from 2U effects racks to 20U amp and studio racks, including shock-mount flight cases, half racks, carpeted studio racks and slant-top combo racks that hold a mixer above rack gear. One rack space (1U) is 1.75 inches tall, so add up your gear before you choose a size.
Related categories: Odyssey Rack Cases, Rack Rails & Rack Accessories, Rack Panels, Flight Cases, DJ Cases & Rack Cases.
What does the U in a rack case size mean?
U is a rack unit, the standard height for rack-mount gear: 1U is 1.75 inches (44.45 mm). Add up the rack units of everything you plan to mount, then leave a space or two for a shelf, a drawer, a power conditioner or a vent panel. Standard rack gear is 19 inches wide, so the number of spaces and the depth are the two sizes to match.
How deep does my rack case need to be?
Measure your deepest piece of gear from the back of its front rack ears to the end of its rear connectors, then add a few inches so cables and plugs are not crushed against the rear cover. Power amplifiers and computers are usually the deepest items. Many product titles give the depth, for example the ProX X-6UE (14 inches deep), the ProX XS-SLAM cases in 14-inch and 20-inch depths, and the ProX T-10RSS24 (24 inches deep).
Which type of rack case is right for me?
| Type | Best for | Examples we carry |
|---|---|---|
| Shock-mount rack | Touring and flying with wireless receivers, digital mixers, computers and other sensitive gear. The inner rack is cushioned by foam inside the outer case. | Odyssey FZS04, FZS08W, FZS12W and FZS14W; ProX XS-SLAM series |
| Amp rack | Power amplifiers and processors | Odyssey FZAR06BL, FZAR12W and FZAR20W; Odyssey CRE carpeted amp racks |
| Effects rack | Compact cases for effects units, wireless receivers and small rack gear | Odyssey FZER2 and FZER4, ProX X-6UE |
| Half rack | Half-width rack gear | Odyssey FZHR02, FZHR04 and FZHR06 |
| Combo rack | A DJ or live mixer on top, often slanted, with rack spaces below for players, wireless or processing | Odyssey FZ1416W, FZGS1004BL, CXC902, CXC904 and CXC906; ProX T-2MRSS13ULT and T-16MRSS13ULT |
| Carpeted studio rack | Studios and installs where the rack rarely moves | Odyssey CRS12, CRS14W and CRS20W |
| Molded rack | A molded plastic shell instead of a laminated wood case | Gator G-PRO-2U-13 |
Do I need a shock-mount rack?
Choose shock mount for fragile or expensive electronics that fly or ride in trucks: wireless systems, digital mixers, computers and anything with a hard drive. A standard rack is fine for amplifiers and sturdy processors that travel by car or stay in one place.
Can I add drawers, shelves and blank panels?
Yes. Rack drawers, shelves and rails are in Rack Rails & Rack Accessories, and blank and vented panels are in Rack Panels. A drawer keeps cables, adapters and spare batteries with the rack, and panels fill the empty spaces so the front is closed.
Can you help me plan a rack?
Yes. Send us the model numbers of the gear you want to rack and we will help with the space count and depth. Call 1-800-700-4542. Use the In Stock Los Angeles filter to see what ships the same day when ordered by noon Pacific.