Iso cabinet/box recommendations, anyone?

[char1iecat]

I'm moving to a new studio that won't have a separate computer/equipment closet. So, I'll need to rack my G5 and drives (might throw my 192s in there as well). What experience(s) have you guys had with iso-cabs? What maker(s) would you recommend? My biggest concern comes from stories I've heard about some of the various iso-cabs not doing enough cooling, even in a room that's not too warm. Thx!

[XSergeantD]

Originally Posted by aiff

I use an Iso-Box

http://custom-consoles.com/isobox.php

Got a pair of these now and used a few in installations. As noted, unless you have an air conditioner inside the unit, all iso type boxes have just fans to take in room air to keep the inside temp from rising.

[blueboy]

This is my homemade computer ISOBox.

http://recforums.prosoundweb.com/ind.../107738/11771/

Works great and was much cheaper than one of the pre-made solutions. Don't know if you'd want it in a commercial studio, buy for home use it is great.

JL

[XSergeantD]

I keep machine rooms at or below 68 and would strive to get to that temp inside the isobox, but as the isoboxes are governed by the temp in the room it sits in, I would open the doors if the temp in the room goes above 78 or shutdown until the AC can be fixed to get the room back to a usable level.
As with all installs, the temp ratings on the gear will actually tell you your max operating temp. The lowest 'max temp' should be your sign to shutdown or see whats wrong with the circulation

[the1Hub]

we use these. we have them in or location recording setups, listening and mix/mastering setups. they are a joy to work with and have never giving us a single problem. and the company has fantastic customer service.

http://www.norenproducts.com/Acoustilock/16td.html