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Case types

General purpose cases

Items can be stored case according to the internal dimensions

About rack cases

You can screw in and install the equipment for rack mounting into the case body.
Example: preamps, power amps, rack mount effectors, etc.

Merits

There is little risk of damage during transportation because equipment is fixed in place at the sides.
Since the sizes are standard (*), if the equipment has metal fittings, height (number of U) and depth can be checked and storage can be selected easily.
* All cases sold at Sound House are EIA standard.
Since the front and rear covers can be removed, wiring can be performed in a mounted state.
When you put away equipment in the reverse of setting up, it's easy because you just unplug the cable and close and tighten the cover.

Name of each part

前蓋、後蓋、フロントラックレール（フロントアングル）、リアラックレール（リアアングル）、ハンドル、キャッチロック、ゴム足

Rack case type

Rack case

A common type of rack case.

Shock mount rack case

Thick plywood, suspension type shock mount to protect from impact during transportation.

Combo rack case

You can store mixers in the upper part and rack mount other equipment in the lower part.

Open rack (studio rack)

There are no front or rear covers, and the case is used with the equipment mounted.

Specifications of rack case

FRP specification

Laminate finish using fiber reinforced plastic. Expensive compared to PVC.

PVC specification

Laminate finish using polyvinyl chloride for hardening. It is cheaper than FRP but less durable.

Melamine specification

While cheap, the surface is glossy and excellent in water resistance. It is often used for equipment such as open racks. Not as robust as FRP and PVC specifications.

ABS resin specification

Light weight, excellent impact resistance, etc., synthetic resin.

Carpet specification

The surface is covered with carpet. Scratches are not noticeable and the cases are durable.

Rack case standard size

What is a 19 inch rack?

It is a standard size related to the size of the rack case and the equipment to be stored in it, which has been defined by the American National Standards Institute / Electronic Industries Alliance (ANSI). Generally referred to as a 19-inch rack, the rack cases built according to this standard all accommodate storage of equipment about 483 mm wide. In addition to the ANSI / EIA standards, the 19-inch rack standards include the JIS standard (Japanese Industrial Standard), IEC standard (International Electrotechnical Commission), and DIN standard (German federal standard).

Size of 19 inch rack cases

(1) Width is 19 inches (19 × 25.4 mm = 482.6 mm)
(2) Height is indicated by the letter "U".

※ 1U means 1 unit (1.75 inches), approximately 44.45 mm.
Also note that (2) is also used for equipment that supports rack mounting.

About our products

All products handled by Sound House are EIA standards

Rack rail screw hole pitch

The pitch (position) of the rack rail screw holes is 46.51 cm in width and 1.58 cm-1.58
cm-1.27 cm in height.

Rack rail types

Taps are cut according to the inch standard → inch standard (NO. 10-32) screw. The M5 (milli standard) screw has a slightly larger diameter than the inch standard. Therefore, it cannot be used for inch standard rack rails.
?The tap is cut according to the mm → M5 rack screw. The inch screw is slightly smaller in diameter than the metric (M5). Therefore, it can also be used for millimeter rack rails.

Major Case brands handled by Sound House

CLASSIC PRO

A comprehensive sound equipment brand produced by Sound House. We offer a product lineup that is completely focused on all the user-requested "controllability", "functions" and "sounds" while minimizing costs and achieving amazing prices.

SKB

Cases are made of ABS resin, and are excellent, light-weight and impact resistant. Other than musical instruments, the rich lineup includes sports bags and is attractive.

ROADREADY

A rack case assembled by skilled craftsmen, made from the best materials. Plywood is thicker than normal cases and durability is also outstanding. They have achieved exceptional value.

ODYSSEY

They boast a lineup especially for DJ applications. The carpeted DJ case is famous. There are a lot of sample images that actually have equipment in the cases. Of course, the number of different sizes of rack cases is abundant.

About special cases

This is a custom-made case that is often found used for mixers, according to the size of the equipment.

Merit

Because it is designed exclusively for the product, it is possible to store the corresponding equipment safely.

Main manufacturers who make exclusive cases

FAQ

Q. Can I store anything other than special items?: A. Because it is designed as a special case, shock absorbing material may interfere and it may not be possible to store other equipment and modification may be necessary. (※ Figure 1) In addition, many ROADREADY products have links to drawings on the product page, and you can check the internal dimensions. (※ Fig. 2)
(Fig. 1)(Fig. 2)
Q. What happens to that warranty if the case has been modified?: A. We cannot accept returns, exchanges, repairs, etc. if the case has been modified by the customer.
Q. Do you sell parts?: A. It depends on the products and parts, but there are some items in stock for which we get many requests. Please contact Sales for details.
Q. Some products do not have dimensions.: A. There is no specific description of dimensions, as the special cases are designed for a specific device.

About General Purpose Cases

In particular, utility cases that can be used to store anything that fits inside.

Merit

If the equipment you want to store fits inside, it can be stored.
It is divided into various types and sizes, and they come with or without foam, such as the 3I series from SKB, and it is possible to select an appropriate case according to the items to be stored.

TSA lock

■What is TSA Lock?

TSA Lock is a generic term for the locks installed on various cases, such as travel equipment, which have been approved by the Transportation Security Administration of the US Department of Homeland Security.

The types of TSA lock are TSA001 to TSA011, and each has a corresponding combination key, so it can be unlocked by a third party as needed.

Case example

TSA lock

■What kind of benefits do you have?

At all airports in the United States, strict security checks are carried out on luggage for boarding to check for explosives and dangerous goods. Part of the inspection is a visual inspection that actually unpacks the package and checks its contents. If the key is locked, the key will be broken. You might think, “Can you destroy it by yourself?” However, to ensure security, the Transportation Security Agency staff are allowed to destroy this key.

It is this TSA lock that appeared there. In the case of the TSA lock specification, there is no concern that the Transportation Security Agency will destroy the key as it has its own unique key. It can be said that it is no longer a required item for flight cases.

A musical instrument case with a TSA lock is used as part of SKB products. If you would like to carry the equipment overseas, please look for a TSA lock-compatible SKB case on the Soundhouse website.

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