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REFERENCE: 26-0215
Triple Wide Tour Grade 28U Video Processing Rack w/Integrated LED Lighting
This triple wide, 28RU rack was built by LM Cases as a central video processing hub for a 2 year world tour deployed by LD Systems a division of Clair Global. The rack will support multiple flypacks that contain control surfaces. Custom recessed, color changing LED lights are provided around the perimeter of each rack bay and maintains a clean, fully recessed installation.
The rack shell is constructed from 3/4” Baltic Birch plywood utilizing a tab-and-slot assembly method throughout the structure. This male/female joinery system provides additional mechanical strength beyond the conventional glue joints and fasteners. All seams and joints are filled for a seamless, monolithic appearance. Additional structural reinforcement is provided by 3” aluminum angle supports in each corner to maintain rigidity during transport and touring use to prevent any stress or torsion from transferring to the rack mount equipment.
Each rack bay provides a maximum rail-to-rail depth of 28” with a 2” front and rear rail recess. Front and rear rails utilize 10-32 pre-tapped rack rail, while dual mid-rail systems use standard server-style square-hole “box” rail for cable management and equipment support. The mid rails were specifically designed to function as cable raceways and tie-off points for large-format SDI and infrastructure cabling.
All rails within the rack are adjustable. Front and rear rails can be repositioned in two fixed locations at 1” intervals, while each mid-rail assembly can be repositioned in three locations at 2” intervals. The complete rail system provides a total of 288 available rack mounting spaces.
Rack lighting was designed and integrated by the LM Cases Custom Integration Department. Each rack bay features fully recessed RGB LED lighting mounted within aluminum channels and finished with translucent diffusers for clean, even illumination. Lighting control is handled by two LM Tour Systems 25-0470 LED Control Modules. These 1RU controllers independently manage the front and rear rack lighting while providing color presets, custom RGB color blending, and dimming functionality.
All lighting connections terminate via 4-pin XLR connectors to simplify servicing and future rack reconfiguration. The lighting control modules utilize Neutrik True1 power connectors and are linked together to simplify cabling. The linked power configuration also provides additional courtesy True1 power outputs for auxiliary equipment.
Power is brought into the case via a LM Tour Systems D 3/1 L21-30 3 phase power distribution unit. This unit provides a 3 phase, 30 amp inlet and looped outlet. 3 - 20 amp front mounted hydraulic breakers are provided for protection. 8 rear duplex outlets are provided for the equipment.
The exterior case shell is constructed from 1/2” plywood laminated with black ABS plastic. The hardware package includes recessed side handles along with corner-mounted pull handles to simplify transport and lid handling. The rack rides on a reinforced 1.5” Baltic Birch caster board equipped with six 4” x 2” Colson casters, with the front three casters locking.
Special thanks to Travis and the entire LD Systems team for the opportunity to build this project.
- REFERENCE: 26-0215
- CATEGORY: Audio/Visual CATEGORY: Custom Integration