API Lunchbox alternative for just 1 unit?

[Pringles]

Hi, I just got an AMS 1073LB and need a lunchbox to be able to use it. The thing is that I only need one rack, not 6 or even 2. After some research I found that Chameleon Labs would have what I need with their "CPS-501 Powered Chassis " but it's not available yet and I would like to buy something real quick to make it work asap. I can't find any other alternatives so your input is appreciated.

Thanks!

[Maunse]

Chameleon Labs CPS501 - 500 Series Powered Chassis [SCHMCPS501] -

I've been thinking of getting the 1073lb and the chameleon. It seems available at the link above. Apologies if I'm wrong and you've already tried them.

[burster1]

It wouldn't be a bad idea to pick up one of these so you would have room for a another pre or a compressor. Then you could create a nice stereo pre or a channel strip.

A Designs Audio

[Pringles]

Originally Posted by Maunse

Chameleon Labs CPS501 - 500 Series Powered Chassis [SCHMCPS501] -

I've been thinking of getting the 1073lb and the chameleon. It seems available at the link above. Apologies if I'm wrong and you've already tried them.

Thanks for the link, I'll ask the store if it's available or not. I'll also have to ask if it's compatible with the 1073LB.

I know that the A Designs rack you're mentionning, burster1, is not compatible.

[Pringles]

No other alternative?

[pan60]

Originally Posted by burster1

It wouldn't be a bad idea to pick up one of these so you would have room for a another pre or a compressor. Then you could create a nice stereo pre or a channel strip.

A Designs Audio

yep.
i have one and find it very very handy to have in addition to the racks and lunchboxs.

you might find some one to make you a single power supplies, but my guess is it would be a better price to just get one of the A-Designs rack units.

[rogerbrain]

not very slutty... trying to avoid the 'Call of the empty Slot'

[jordan s]

The thing is, you could spend $300 on an A-Designs 2 slot rack, or you could find a used 6 slot lunchbox for like $350. I don't want to knock A-Designs, there is certainly a market for what they offer but $50 for 4 more slots seems like a good idea to me.

[pan60]

Originally Posted by jordan s

The thing is, you could spend $300 on an A-Designs 2 slot rack, or you could find a used 6 slot lunchbox for like $350. I don't want to knock A-Designs, there is certainly a market for what they offer but $50 for 4 more slots seems like a good idea to me.

me personally i would get a lunchbox or a rack, but always what is wanted.
but that would be my choice as well.

[Pringles]

I sent an email to Chameleon Labs 6 days ago regarding the compatibility between the CPS-501 and the 1073LB and I still didn't get any answer... Not very professional. Does anyone know if this company is serious?

[Jim Williams]

I just wired up a 15 pin ELCO connector to a + - 15 volt power supply and a couple of XLR connectors. Not elegant, but functional. I power it from a 16 volt AC wall wort for safety.

[pan60]

Originally Posted by Jim Williams

I just wired up a 15 pin ELCO connector to a + - 15 volt power supply and a couple of XLR connectors. Not elegant, but functional. I power it from a 16 volt AC wall wort for safety.

there you go!
a DIY thing just fixin to happen.

[nodatesaid]

These units do not work well together. I have read multiple people that tried it. The Chassis doesn't have enough power for the LB 1073. I am using perfectly with and API512c though!

[edva]

That new Radial 3-slot looks nice.

[cheu78]

BAE DLB or APA revolver..



Cheu

[holdmyfinger]

Bit late now but you could have just got a single 1u rack unit of the bae 1073 pre.

[rogerbrain]

Originally Posted by edva

That new Radial 3-slot looks nice.

??? not seen that..