Q for 500 series/lunchbox owners. Rack mount or lunchbox?

C/G · 22nd June 2006

I am in the process of recieving some 500 series modules and have decided upon the Averill racks. Just wondering if I should go for the lunchbox or the 6 space rackmount?

I know this is a stupid question and I was just about to order the lunchbox and thought it might be a pain in the ass after a while, and would have I been better off with the rackmount version.

I don't move gear around too much and rack space is not an issue. Just wondering if any of you wish you went with the rack mount over the box or vice versa? Thanks.

pan60 · 23rd June 2006

i would say the rack if you are not planing to move things around.
their is so much cool gear here and coming that six spaces will not be enough.

C/G · 23rd June 2006

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Originally Posted by pan60

i would say the rack if you are not planing to move things around.
their is so much cool gear here and coming that six spaces will not be enough.

I know but the spending madness has to stop soon and after my pair of GAMA's show up I'm done with buying pres (two more GAMA's soon but that's it, I promise

) so I figure a pair of API 550b EQ's and I'm done.

Well that's one vote for rack mount.

pan60 · 23rd June 2006

i have the gama it rocks i think you will love them.
you got to get the A-Designs P-1 i really really really sweet, it has a very forward sound that i love.
their will be some very cool eq's coming this fall, and you will want to check them out.
once you are in their can be no stopping!

Steamy Williams · 23rd June 2006

The Brent Averill lunchbox and rackmount are the same thing but with different side panels. However, you can be change these over at anytime. Just order the lunchbox and pay the extra $30 for the additional rack ears and you can have it either way, whenever it suits you.

I have a BAE lunchbox in mint condition for sale with the optional rack ears, as I now have an 11 space rack instead, but that's probably not much use to you given that I'm based in Scotland.

Rob King · 23rd June 2006

I was just dealing with this isue for 2 weeks myself and went for the API 6 space lunchbox over the rack. Reason, I could just get another lunchbox down the road, easy to take around with me (remote, studio) and I didn't want to deal with the weight and size of an additional power supply. That is why I finally went for the lunchbox. We all have our needs.........

Rob

Steamy Williams · 23rd June 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob King

I was just dealing with this isue for 2 weeks myself and went for the API 6 space lunchbox over the rack. Reason, I could just get another lunchbox down the road, easy to take around with me (remote, studio) and I didn't want to deal with the weight and size of an additional power supply. That is why I finally went for the lunchbox. We all have our needs.........

Rob

Yeah, Colin, that's a point to take into account with the BAE... the power supply is external, regardless of the model you choose.

C/G · 23rd June 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steamy Williams

The Brent Averill lunchbox and rackmount are the same thing but with different side panels. However, you can be change these over at anytime. Just order the lunchbox and pay the extra $30 for the additional rack ears and you can have it either way, whenever it suits you.

I have a BAE lunchbox in mint condition for sale with the optional rack ears, as I now have an 11 space rack instead, but that's probably not much use to you given that I'm based in Scotland.

That is good news, I had no idea you could buy the rack ears for the Averill box at a later date. I figured I might get sick of the box after a while and wish I got the rackmount version.

I actually own the Averill power supply already, I bought it of a fellow really cheap so I just need the empty Averill lunchbox or rack. Thanks for all the suggestions guys.

C/G · 23rd June 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steamy Williams

The Brent Averill lunchbox and rackmount are the same thing but with different side panels. However, you can be change these over at anytime. Just order the lunchbox and pay the extra $30 for the additional rack ears and you can have it either way, whenever it suits you.

I have a BAE lunchbox in mint condition for sale with the optional rack ears, as I now have an 11 space rack instead, but that's probably not much use to you given that I'm based in Scotland.

Just called Averill and they don't sell the ears seperately. They said there is just enough to supply the rack mounted versions only. Oh well, I guess it's decision time. I think I'll just flip a quarter.

Matt Hepworth · 24th June 2006

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Originally Posted by Colin Gaucher

Just called Averill and they don't sell the ears seperately. They said there is just enough to supply the rack mounted versions only. Oh well, I guess it's decision time. I think I'll just flip a quarter.

I went through the same debate - ended up going API box over the BAE, just because the power supply is self-contained.

Ended up going lunchbox instead of rack because I may want the pres with me if I'm doing anything outside my studio or end up renting them out occasionally.

max cooper · 24th June 2006

I've always wondered if the external API power supply is superior to the lunchbox one.

A better power supply could certainly make a difference.

pan60 · 26th June 2006

Colin

Quote:

EQ/500 Series.............think Pultec gone solid state :>)

pan60 · 26th June 2006

estimated release of late this year?

C/G · 26th June 2006

That kind of looks like an old Siemens EQ. I thought it was going to be easy to choose which 500 format EQ's to buy. I guess not.

D Pinder · 26th June 2006

Pay an extra $100 for the BIG BAE PSU and buy the lunchbox. You can then buy a rack mounted chassis later (either size!) and with the big PSU you can power both of them simultaneously. I bought the BAE lunchbox with the big supply after realising I kind of liked the idea of rackmounting later. This way you have potential for loads of channels and best of both worlds.

Zach P · 20th October 2008

does anyone have the purple sweet ten and if so, would they like to comment on their thoughts?

22nd June 2006	#1
C/G Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,829 Thread Starter	Q for 500 series/lunchbox owners. Rack mount or lunchbox? I am in the process of recieving some 500 series modules and have decided upon the Averill racks. Just wondering if I should go for the lunchbox or the 6 space rackmount? I know this is a stupid question and I was just about to order the lunchbox and thought it might be a pain in the ass after a while, and would have I been better off with the rackmount version. I don't move gear around too much and rack space is not an issue. Just wondering if any of you wish you went with the rack mount over the box or vice versa? Thanks. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------

23rd June 2006	#2
pan60 500 series nutjob Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: 500 series Guru SKANK! ; ) Posts: 10,749	i would say the rack if you are not planing to move things around. their is so much cool gear here and coming that six spaces will not be enough. __________________ www.pan60.com Facebook BLAST PAD Inventor just one invention among others. A CHARTER MEMBER OF THE 500 FORMAT, MAFIA Never EVER let the quality of your tools dictate what you do and don't get done, that's irresponsible and disrespectful to yourself as well as the muse. Gregory Scott - ubk it is easy to sound as though one was endowed with great intelligence, whilst speaking amongst a crowd of total morons

23rd June 2006	#6
Rob King Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sherman Oaks Posts: 1,083	I was just dealing with this isue for 2 weeks myself and went for the API 6 space lunchbox over the rack. Reason, I could just get another lunchbox down the road, easy to take around with me (remote, studio) and I didn't want to deal with the weight and size of an additional power supply. That is why I finally went for the lunchbox. We all have our needs......... Rob __________________ Rob King Green Street Studios My Production Gear List

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D Pinder Gear maniac Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 201	Pay an extra $100 for the BIG BAE PSU and buy the lunchbox. You can then buy a rack mounted chassis later (either size!) and with the big PSU you can power both of them simultaneously. I bought the BAE lunchbox with the big supply after realising I kind of liked the idea of rackmounting later. This way you have potential for loads of channels and best of both worlds.

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