RACK-IT! 500/51X -> to 19" rack and easy-to-test solution.

Where are front panels available? I have the partial kit from the online store but I need the front panel, thanks

So this would basically be a smart move if I had psu that runs at 24V (running two neves) and I want to run two additional 500 modules (ssl 9k) in the same box with the respective voltage, which then would be regulated down to 16V at igor's ps?

atticmike said:

So this would basically be a smart move if I had psu that runs at 24V (running two neves) and I want to run two additional 500 modules (ssl 9k) in the same box with the respective voltage, which then would be regulated down to 16V at igor's ps?

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missing another 24V psu (and probably/maybe an additional +48V supply for phantom powered mics). Your 24V psu for your neves probably is a single rail psu. These 500/51x modules are powered by dual rails, IE +24V and -24V with a 0V reference voltage in between, that is 48V between these +/-rails, if it is a +/-24V supply. These rails can get regulated down to maybe +/-16V for the api500 format 15-pin cards by the RACK-IT.

hi guys,

I cant find the "18 PIN DUAL SIDE CONNECTOR PCB TERMINALS"on mouser.. If someone can help me, please ? Where to find this ?

http://classicapi.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=84_86&products_id=148

gar381 said:

http://classicapi.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=84_86&products_id=148

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thank you so much !

About to make the plunge into DIY 51x!

I should be able to hook up the Rackit power supply pads to a 7-pin Neutrik cable end, and connect that to a 51x PSU (specifically the one offered by Classic API: http://classicapi.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=176_178&products_id=359?

Mm yap. Rackit! 3

What's new with rackit version 3?

Igor said:

Mm yap. Rackit! 3

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Ive just realised, this looks a bit like Radial Workhorse Powerstrip.
3 units in a 1 unit rack, is that correct??

When will this be out??

Is it still possible to get hold of these? Had a look on the store and couldn't see anything.

Finlaywatt said:

Is it still possible to get hold of these? Had a look on the store and couldn't see anything.

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I second that motion!

I'll have these available in about 2 weeks. You can join the mailing list for notification here:

www.ramshacklerecording.com

So what have people who've built this as a test tool used as the PSU?

Unfortunately my bench PSU is not bi-polar so I was considering getting a 48V switching PSU, putting it in a little box and then deriving the + / - 24V from that.  Seems like the cheapest and quickest option.

I've built 1 as a test supply and am in the process of building another (a more glorious one that will also run eurocard modules...)

I used a +/-24V card from dantimax for the first one, coupled with a cheapo hammond transformer. It works well enough to check a module is working fine, but the buzz from the transformer is a bit annoying..

The second one I'm using the nice little PSU card from diypartssupply and a £20 toroidal transformer from farnell...

Nevermind. Figured it out.

Is there somewhere a BOM and a guide for newbies?