More than I need, but really cool seeing what others use and how they set things up. The mounts for the screen and mic and the screen and keyboard were worth watching just for those! Certainly gave me some new ideas if I ever get to needing something like this. Great build and info!
Just watched your previous version and this upgrade is MASSIVE! Definitely inspired a new rack build for me! The case is amazing! I hope I can get one in the UK
Hey man nice rig. I'm doing something similar with the 6U version plus a mixer with IEMs and a wireless mic. I don't know if you've seen the Sonnet Rackmac Mini, but it's essentially a one space plate that secures the mac mini chassis in a sandwich you screw together. I also opted for one of those shallow lower profile Tripp Lite PDU power conditioners that I threw on the back of my rack under my patch panel, freeing up another space on the front side. All depends on where you like the power switch and/or having the voltage readout. Gained a sub, keep it up man!
Thanks for the comment! The next step is getting a smaller power conditioner and moving it to the back. I almost got a rack mac but then I couldn’t get the interface next to it. The Velcro has worked way better than I thought. That Mac mini does not love.
Awesome video, quick question. How are you using the warm audio bus compressor and what benefits does it provide for FOH mixing? Keep up the good work!
I use this bus comp on my LR bus. It really helps to tighten and glue the mix together. It helps out a lot with mix control when I mix bands I have never heard before. Additionally, the warm Audio bus comp has Cinemag transformers in it to help add warmth back to the mix. Even when the compressor is not engaged, I’ll leave the transformers in. It’s subtle, but I miss it when I don’t have it. Trying to figure out a way to make a video on it.
Can you provide the name/model number of monitor mount used? I was thinking of purchasing the SKB 1SKB-iSF2U with a manual mini pc but I would have to have a separate monitor and needed a way to securely mount it. Thank you
Sorry for the delay. I have been traveling. This is a mixture of different Akron mount products. If you search on Amazon, you will find plenty of different options.
Killer concept man. I watched your first iteration of this and I was inspired. This is just really cool. The mounts for the monitor and the mic! SICK! I'm confused slightly. What are the connections from the mini to the monitor? Are you running an HDMI for the display and a USB A to USB C for the power?
Thanks for watching! So the monitor technically only needs USB C for power and video but I don’t have a full feature USB C port on my Mac mini so I’m using a USB A to C for power, and a HDMI to mini HDMI for video. Those little blocks at the end are just 180° turnarounds so that way the cables aren’t sticking out the side. Keeps it cleaner and less chance of them breaking.
Here you go! www.parts-express.com/Neutrik-NE8FDX-P6-W-etherCON-RJ45-Cat-6a-Shielded-Feed-Thru-Connector-Nickel-092-1822?gadid=692928509699&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiYOxBhC5ARIsAIvdH50_WWcijoD-n-wzm-D4PrgXpxIR2NJi38Sepcd4qgLMWHwNTXZQv-kaAkJcEALw_wcB
This is awesome! I've been thinking about a travel setup like this for recording musicians on the go for some time now. Do you think the case depth is useful or could you get away with a shallow case ?
Never seen this case before, its actually amazing. Probably gone buy a few of them. Thank you
They are a bit pricey, but they work well!
More than I need, but really cool seeing what others use and how they set things up.
The mounts for the screen and mic and the screen and keyboard were worth watching just for those!
Certainly gave me some new ideas if I ever get to needing something like this.
Great build and info!
Thanks for watching!
Really neat! Love the efficiency of the workflow and the tidiness of the build!
Thank you!
Just watched your previous version and this upgrade is MASSIVE! Definitely inspired a new rack build for me! The case is amazing! I hope I can get one in the UK
Here it is: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StudioFlyeri4--skb-1skb-isf4u-iseries-studio-flyer-laptop-rack-case-4u
Hey man nice rig. I'm doing something similar with the 6U version plus a mixer with IEMs and a wireless mic. I don't know if you've seen the Sonnet Rackmac Mini, but it's essentially a one space plate that secures the mac mini chassis in a sandwich you screw together. I also opted for one of those shallow lower profile Tripp Lite PDU power conditioners that I threw on the back of my rack under my patch panel, freeing up another space on the front side. All depends on where you like the power switch and/or having the voltage readout. Gained a sub, keep it up man!
Thanks for the comment! The next step is getting a smaller power conditioner and moving it to the back. I almost got a rack mac but then I couldn’t get the interface next to it. The Velcro has worked way better than I thought. That Mac mini does not love.
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awesome build
Thanks! It was fun to build!
Awesome setup! How did you manage to rack the Mac mini?
Nice build. What do you use for wifi to run Spotify for the Macmini?
I try to keep a solid selection of downloaded music but am also finding most venues have WiFi now and I stream whatever is needed.
very nice!
Thanks!
Awesome video, quick question. How are you using the warm audio bus compressor and what benefits does it provide for FOH mixing? Keep up the good work!
I use this bus comp on my LR bus. It really helps to tighten and glue the mix together. It helps out a lot with mix control when I mix bands I have never heard before. Additionally, the warm
Audio bus comp has Cinemag transformers in it to help add warmth back to the mix. Even when the compressor is not engaged, I’ll leave the transformers in. It’s subtle, but I miss it when I don’t have it. Trying to figure out a way to make a video on it.
Can you provide the name/model number of monitor mount used? I was thinking of purchasing the SKB 1SKB-iSF2U with a manual mini pc but I would have to have a separate monitor and needed a way to securely mount it. Thank you
Sorry for the delay. I have been traveling. This is a mixture of different Akron mount products. If you search on Amazon, you will find plenty of different options.
Killer concept man. I watched your first iteration of this and I was inspired. This is just really cool. The mounts for the monitor and the mic! SICK!
I'm confused slightly. What are the connections from the mini to the monitor? Are you running an HDMI for the display and a USB A to USB C for the power?
Thanks for watching! So the monitor technically only needs USB C for power and video but I don’t have a full feature USB C port on my Mac mini so I’m using a USB A to C for power, and a HDMI to mini HDMI for video. Those little blocks at the end are just 180° turnarounds so that way the cables aren’t sticking out the side. Keeps it cleaner and less chance of them breaking.
how is the cat 6 rack plug cover called? it's from neutrik but I can't find it anywhere 😞
Here you go! www.parts-express.com/Neutrik-NE8FDX-P6-W-etherCON-RJ45-Cat-6a-Shielded-Feed-Thru-Connector-Nickel-092-1822?gadid=692928509699&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiYOxBhC5ARIsAIvdH50_WWcijoD-n-wzm-D4PrgXpxIR2NJi38Sepcd4qgLMWHwNTXZQv-kaAkJcEALw_wcB
how dud you mount the mac and motu? what shelf is it and does it slide out?
It is mounted with Velcro on a stationary 1u shelf. It does not slide out.
This is awesome! I've been thinking about a travel setup like this for recording musicians on the go for some time now. Do you think the case depth is useful or could you get away with a shallow case ?
I like the depth. Personally, I wouldn’t want to much shallower. I believe the 2u StudioFlyer is a bit more shallow.
So the display is the Motu software?
Hey! The software you are seeing in the display is Open Sound Meter.
So what is the total I/O
On this rack, it is 4 in/4 out.
Could you add a link to the open sound meter app?
opensoundmeter.com/en/