James Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 OK - I'm looking for a number of rack lights for a number of racks. (duh!) I have a fairly good idea of what I'm after but don't seem to be able to find it. Personaly I'm not one who normaly uses lights in racks but listening to feedback I'm considering adding them after requests from other operators. I'm looking for something that contains its own transformer, (not a fan of wall warts in racks)Doesn't create too much spill light (sound should be heard and not seen)Doesn't cost the earth. (I don't thinks spending more on each rack light than I would on a new minuette fresnel is a good idea)Doesn't stand out (I'm not being snobby but having BEHRINGER in 2" hight letters lighting up my rack of DN360s doesn't give the right impression....) I've heard the Thomann one recomended a few times on this forum, various reasons but these are not suitable. Any thoughts guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadcast_techie Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I have seen some nice ones that are power distro/conditioners/racklights all in one, yes probably a bit more expense, but potentially useful... If you're up for a bit of DIY there's always a blanking plate, http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...ht&doy=7m11 type things, and some metal spill guard. there's also the 'chav' your car / pc type things: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...ht&doy=7m11 , yes would need a psu, but that could be built into a blanking plate... kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I dont know about cost but little lite do one. Rack lite They are robust, dimmable small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamtastic3 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Check Thomann, they do gooseneck ones to the one strip versions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I've heard the Thomann one recommended a few times on this forum, various reasons but these are not suitable. Check Thomann, they do gooseneck ones to the one strip versions Hmmm, May I recommend the Furman power conditioner?Has two pull out lights,and doesnt really cost the earth considering what it does! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigal2 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I will also recommend the Furman option. Phil Haynes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Dunc Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Stairville rack light I quite like these and they arent overtly expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Chivers Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 The Samson Powerbrite units are also worth considering. Basic unit retails about £100, has a flourescent and the 'Samson' name logo can be replacres with whetever you want, and has 10 or 12 IEC outlests on the rear. The better unit also has a gooseneck light on the rear (handy for seeing connections!) although one or two less IEC outlets.I've used a basic unit since late 2000 and still not had to replace the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieR Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 We use the Samson Powerbrite in our racks. Very nice units. My vote for this one... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 If you're made of money, there's the Canford option;http://www.canford.co.uk/commerce/productd...roductid=51-851 And I've seen these lightwand things somewhere, and they seem to work fairly happily;http://www.telectra.com/lightwand_preaudio.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianl Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 http://www.adamhall.com/uk/index.php?cccpa...p;set_katnav=33 is cheap and functional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPAman Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Personally I'm not one who normally uses lights in racks but listening to feedback I'm considering adding them after requests from other operators. You may find a graphic helps more than a light! Sorry I have always thought these look rather good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Beesley Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 The product suggested by Mark is cool - but requires an external PSU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappie Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 The EMO ones are quite neat, using a sliding drawer mechanism. For what is actually inside a Furman unit, they are a complete rip-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lewis Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 For what is actually inside a Furman unit, they are a complete rip-off. I'd agree - "power conditioning" seems to be a term that the general populace has swallowed without thinking. I'm not saying that it's not necessary, but that there's a bit more to it that some would infer. I do like the EMO racklite, but found it hard to justify the cost. Adam Hall make a rather fetching LED illuminated perspex bar, that comes in single or multiple colours... Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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