Has anyone rackmounted the lunchbox?

skyhighrocks · Jun 26th 2013

I really want to rackmount my lunchbox KPA but am unsure of where to start. Anyone here had any success with this? I'm trying to keep everything in one rack to cut down on carrying too many things for gigs. I also have a single space power conditioner, single space IEM unit and would like to add a single space power amp.

The easy thing would be to buy the rackmounted version but my budget won't allow that and besides, the lunchbox is cool.

Help/suggestions/pics are appreciated!

Labrat · Jun 26th 2013

this could trigger for you some ideas ...

skyhighrocks · Jun 26th 2013

Quote from Labrat

this could trigger for you some ideas ...

Awesome....the rack shelf may do it for me...thanks!

skyhighrocks · Jun 27th 2013

Update

I bought the Raxxess slotted rack shelf and it came in today. The KPA rubber feet slots don't line up perfectly with the shelf slots so I ended up only using 2 opposite corners...even with the 2, it's locked down very well. Just waiting on a case now...grabbing an 8u with 14" depth to fit the KPA, power conditioner, in ear system and eventually a 1 space power amp.

musicman65 · Jun 27th 2013

Here's an easy solution to allow all 4 screws to secure the KPA. Enlarge the holes in the shelf or drill new holes. Use a washer with each screw to allow it to work with the larger holes.

bd

Labrat · Jun 28th 2013

Quote from musicman65

Here's an easy solution to allow all 4 screws to secure the KPA. Enlarge the holes in the shelf or drill new holes. Use a washer with each screw to allow it to work with the larger holes.

bd

That is the solution! Safe an secure. 2 Bolts are Not enough with the weight of the KPA

skyhighrocks · Jun 28th 2013

I have 2 screws in right now and the Kemper is not budging. I don't see it moving. I also won't be turning the rack upside down.

musicman65 · Jun 28th 2013

I would be concerned with the high instantaneous torque from a sudden jolt while moving the rack. Bumping the edge of a doorway would be an example. A small bump can generate more force on the screws than tipping the rack sideways due to the leverage exerted by the inertia of the gear. Better safe than sorry! I'd hate to see your two screws strip the threads in the foot mounts.

bd

skyhighrocks · Jun 28th 2013

I do plan on adding 2 more screws...just don't have the tools to do it yet

skyhighrocks · Jun 30th 2013

Update...added the other 2 screws and it's in there pretty securely!

sixtycycle · Jun 30th 2013

Hey Sky,

I rack mounted my lunchable as soon as I got it and it turned out pretty damn killer .
I'll take a pic and post it Monday when I get back to the studio. I was there all day today, I wish I would have seen your post I'd have snapped ya one. I think ya may dig it, but i'm sure your design is cool as well man.

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