Computer ISO box

Seti808 · 8th February 2007

For awhile I thought I found the ultimate units

Noren AcoustiLock, lots of users reported excellent results with their older units

http://www.norenproducts.com/Acoustilock/index.html

but

they have ditched the heatpipes and now all there cases use fans instead.

It seems like a heat issue!

anyone try some of their latest units without the heatpipes?

I'm interested in the G-cab to put a new MacPro into

lampmeister · 8th February 2007

My wardrobe is doing a fine job of keeping my 'puta quiet. Didn't cost a penny either. Can even double as a wardrobe for clients jackets.

jumpnyc · 8th February 2007

acoustilock is the best. Just bought a Cab 6? 6 space rack - beware - it's huge - but it works better than any other period. It is the quietest safest machine room for your gear. You will need SPACE and proper VENTING but if you have those - this is a great purchase.

Seti808 · 8th February 2007

did you get one with heatpipes or fans?

jumpnyc · 8th February 2007

seems like fans to me - you need to plug the actual unit in. But it is dead quiet and works great. If you are in NYC you are invited to come by and check it out.

mixerguy · 13th March 2007

anyone else?

darkwater · 14th March 2007

How does it handle cabling from sound cards?

mixerguy · 14th March 2007

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Originally Posted by darkwater

How does it handle cabling from sound cards?

On the Noren - there are ports at the back that the cables lie into, then little "doors" fit in, with acoustic foam to seal up the opening.. it looks like it works well... for $3,300 it had better!

darkwater · 14th March 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixerguy

.... for $3,300 it had better!

ouch. Which model is that? The 6 space?

mixerguy · 14th March 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkwater

ouch. Which model is that? The 6 space?

24 space

http://www.norenproducts.com/Acoustilock/24td.html

Stoneroses6300 · 14th March 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by lampmeister

My wardrobe is doing a fine job of keeping my 'puta quiet. Didn't cost a penny either. Can even double as a wardrobe for clients jackets.

How are you connecting USB/mouse/keyboard wires from the wardrobe to the monitor/mouse/keyboard/?

kittonian · 14th March 2007

of course this is just a shameless plug for our stuff but you might want to check out the AudioLot CRC (it's in the products section, just click on audiolot records under manufacturers). Yeah, it's a bit pricey but there's nothing out there that compares (plus it's hand built and has 2 ISO boxes).

mixerguy · 14th March 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by kittonian

of course this is just a shameless plug for our stuff but you might want to check out the AudioLot CRC (it's in the products section, just click on audiolot records under manufacturers). Yeah, it's a bit pricey but there's nothing out there that compares (plus it's hand built and has 2 ISO boxes).

you're telling me it performs better than the Noren!?

show me specs.

Stoneroses6300 · 14th March 2007

All these I look at on the internet are too big..I would just like to have one for my actual computer...I never find anything small enough for that...

kittonian · 14th March 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixerguy

you're telling me it performs better than the Noren!?

show me specs.

I don't have a "spec sheet" per say, but I can tell you that when we did the initial tests during the development phase a few years ago, we doubled the best sound reduction that was available. We were in the neighborhood of a -45db decrease per ISO box. Watch the movie on our website and you'll see it in action with a mic right in the room (no noise reduction was performed on the audio in the video). Silent and beautiful.

mixerguy · 14th March 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seti808

For awhile I thought I found the ultimate units

Noren AcoustiLock, lots of users reported excellent results with their older units

http://www.norenproducts.com/Acoustilock/index.html

but

they have ditched the heatpipes and now all there cases use fans instead.

It seems like a heat issue!

anyone try some of their latest units without the heatpipes?

I'm interested in the G-cab to put a new MacPro into

so - has anyone used a current model Noren?

mixerguy · 5th April 2007

bumpus

quincyg · 5th April 2007

curious as to how quiet, quiet is. can you record acoustic guitar 3 feet away from a box like these? i am spending a fortune in extension cables and active repeaters for my remote computer room.

gsilbers · 12th December 2008

how about an ikea-hack to make something similar/?

i have an ikea cabinet which could be an iso booth for the computer. i didnt see it in the ikea site but i bought a while back.

the only issue would be the heat. the cabinet has a small hole in the back for cables.
dont know how to make a ventilation system to make it wortk :(

it wouldnt be 99% quiet but when i put my computer in there it was very quiet compared to having it under the desk. but for studio maybe with some extra work.

well, just chiming in on cost friendly alternatives for this sort of stuff.

pd: lemme know how to do a ventilation for something liek this if u know

8th February 2007	#1
Seti808 Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: hawaii Posts: 1,682 Thread Starter	Computer ISO box For awhile I thought I found the ultimate units Noren AcoustiLock, lots of users reported excellent results with their older units http://www.norenproducts.com/Acoustilock/index.html but they have ditched the heatpipes and now all there cases use fans instead. It seems like a heat issue! anyone try some of their latest units without the heatpipes? I'm interested in the G-cab to put a new MacPro into __________________ Seti Orion

8th February 2007	#2
lampmeister Gear addict Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 372	My wardrobe is doing a fine job of keeping my 'puta quiet. Didn't cost a penny either. Can even double as a wardrobe for clients jackets. __________________ "Music is continuous, only listening is intermittent." - John Cage.

14th March 2007	#12
kittonian Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,324 1 Review written	of course this is just a shameless plug for our stuff but you might want to check out the AudioLot CRC (it's in the products section, just click on audiolot records under manufacturers). Yeah, it's a bit pricey but there's nothing out there that compares (plus it's hand built and has 2 ISO boxes). __________________ Joshua Aaron President/Chief Engineer AudioLot/AudioLot Studios High End Pro Audio Sales & Consulting Recording/Music Production/Mixing http://www.audiolot.com Follow AudioLot on Facebook for AudioLot's BIG DEAL Gear Specials, Morning Mix Tips, and more by clicking here AudioLot is located in Hollywood, CA. If you're in the LA area and are interested in coming by to see any of the gear we carry in person, please let us know.

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jumpnyc Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 876	acoustilock is the best. Just bought a Cab 6? 6 space rack - beware - it's huge - but it works better than any other period. It is the quietest safest machine room for your gear. You will need SPACE and proper VENTING but if you have those - this is a great purchase.

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gsilbers Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2006 Location: El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora La Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula Posts: 3,622	how about an ikea-hack to make something similar/? i have an ikea cabinet which could be an iso booth for the computer. i didnt see it in the ikea site but i bought a while back. the only issue would be the heat. the cabinet has a small hole in the back for cables. dont know how to make a ventilation system to make it wortk :( it wouldnt be 99% quiet but when i put my computer in there it was very quiet compared to having it under the desk. but for studio maybe with some extra work. well, just chiming in on cost friendly alternatives for this sort of stuff. pd: lemme know how to do a ventilation for something liek this if u know