Audio Rack Overview | Live Sound Engineer

Hello fellow audio geeks! Join me as I take you through each component of my setup, providing insights into the equipment I use for my setup. Please, comment, like and subscribe!
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My Gear: (The links in this description may be affiliate links that allow me to earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) that keeps this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
Rack Gear:
Furman M-8X AR 15A Voltage Regulator: sweetwater.sjv.io/5gVBj3
Behringer X32 Rack: sweetwater.sjv.io/Y9JkdB
Switchcraft 318: sweetwater.sjv.io/q47Ggj
Ubiquiti Edgerouter X SFP - Router: amzn.to/3RU2VLz
Ubiquiti Networks Unifi AC: amzn.to/45RInZF
Shure ULXD4Q: sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ71g5
RF Venue DFIN Diversity Fin Antenna: sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ71g5
RF Venue COMBINE8: sweetwater.sjv.io/GmvYDr
Shure P9T Wireless Transmitter: sweetwater.sjv.io/VmGjZa
Speakers:
Electro-Voice ZLX-12P: sweetwater.sjv.io/21A0d7
Electro-Voice ELX200-18SP: sweetwater.sjv.io/4P1nEn
PRORECK Speaker Stand Cover Tripod Stand Skirt Skrim: amzn.to/3VNt4wK
Pro Co Siamese Twin XLR and IEC Cable: sweetwater.sjv.io/PyPZYY
Speaker Stands:
Ultimate Support TS-110BL Extra-Tall Lift-Assist: sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ7N2v
Ultimate Support TS-99BL TeleLock: sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ7N2v
Chauvet DJ FLEX Stand: sweetwater.sjv.io/1rmd79
Van Gear:
Rhino USA Retractable Ratchet Tie Down Straps: amzn.to/4cNWQbh
Strapinno Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Straps: amzn.to/3L6c7bM
Sound Town Rugged Plywood Caster Board: amzn.to/3VGLtLy
Hotop, Single Stud Fitting L Track: amzn.to/3W8yLGE
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Furman AR15 Voltage Regulator
00:50 X32 Rack
01:42 Switchcraft 318
02:33 Ubiquiti Edgerouter and AC Mesh
04:17 ULXD4Q
05:27 RF Venue Combine 8 and PSM900s
06:32 The LAST thing

[@soundgineering4771]

Man....I don't know how often your voice took over my attention, from your gears to its lows and huskiness depth. You can be a good voiceover actor. Good video.

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Wow, thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@jwdynamics3678]

Thanks for the rig rundown. Our audio rack was built by Kent Custom Cases and we love it

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Thanks for the recommendation! I'll check em out!

[@EqDior]

Awesome vid! Keep up your awesome work!

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Thanks! More coming!

[@SimonSoundServices]

Thanks the overview and enjoyed all your other videos so far. Would love to know more on how you do your RF coordination for a show. Looking forward to future videos.

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Hey, thanks for watching and enjoying the videos! I'll definitely try to cover how I handle RF coordination in more detail

[@tagproductions1379]

This channel is my Niche, glad to Subscribe! My kind of Content!

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!

[@elremineh]

Hey! Nice rack and nice quality, I've been checking out your videos and they look promising!. Keep going!

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Will do! Thanks for watching!

[@DocMicrowave]

I was looking to get rid of one of my two digital mixers to clear out some equipment and pick up a few bucks. I have an X32 Rack, and a Presonus 16.0.2. Thanks to your video, I'll be holding on to the X32.

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@YetAnotherElectronicsChannel]

Awesome RF gear

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Thanks! The right gear makes things so much easier!

[@sound4uaudiovideorecording927]

I also have a rack similar to this. Mine, however, is a 6 space. It houses a nowsonic router, a power conditioning thing that doesn’t condition (none do, that’s called marketing), and the x32 rack. On the back are I/O panels to get the 16 channels into the mixer, aux inputs (XLR connectors), and outputs (XLR from the 8 outputs and aux outs). Then a USB (for recording), two RJ45 jacks (for AES50 A&B), another RJ45 Jack for Ethernet to my laptop computer. Another one space blank with bnc connectors for the router antennas. My issue is that it weighs about 75 pounds and is just able to be carried into the house up some steps for programming the next show, remixing recordings, etc… I couldn’t lift yours up some steps. I have a four space rack for wireless mics. I used to have a 20 space rack with slant 10 space on top where I put a monitor. Two presonus rack 32 channel mixers for 64 channels. And a 32 channel splitter. Had a shelf for a desktop computer and a 100lb UPS. That dude was HEAVY! Never again. Anyway, once Presonus stopped supporting their mixers I made the switch to x32. Now I want a wing rack.

[@SilverCreekAudio]

That sounds like a great set up! I agree, they get heavy quickly! One of biggest concerns on jobs sites is stairs. We just got a ramp for the back of our work van and it has made a world of difference for load in and load outs. Thanks for watching the video!

[@nedward5871]

Audiopile makes great stuff and Mark (owner) is great... Worth checking out. Our marching band had similar woes with Gator cases - they don't use quality latches, etc.

[@SilverCreekAudio]

We have other gear from Gator that has held up fine, but our rack is on it last leg with less than 3 years under its belt.

[@TheEnd-vn9rb]

Nice rack! If you’re looking for suggestions, I got my band this shock mount rack years ago. No more foam, and it’s awesome! SKB 1SKB-R916U20 Roto-Molded 16U 20" Deep Shockmount Rack Case

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Love SKB! I have some of there waterproof cases for mics and wireless gear. I'll have to check out there rack cases too.

[@gregmcveigh9966]

Regarding cases, I like SKB although I have not used their rack within a rack model. Also, they are close to me here in CA so that is a factor.

[@SilverCreekAudio]

We have a couple of their cases for our wired and wireless microphones. They are awesome and I would recommend them to anybody! We haven't tried their rack cases but I am very intrigued. Thanks for recommendation and for watching!

[@UnityProductionsAustralia]

This was exactly what I was looking for 🙌🏼 will probably get cheaper mics though 😂

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!

[@chrisclose7793]

I'm slowly upgrading my PA just upgraded my amps to crown amps ,but I'm looking upgrading my old 40 channel allen and heath gl3300 analogue desk but can't decide whether to go rack mount digital mixer or go for another large format digital desk but be greatful for your input, great video as always

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Thanks for watching, glad you like the videos! I really like my X32 Rack Mixer because it is light and easy to transport and I don't mind mixing on an iPad. At most gigs I am either alone or just with my wife so a full sized console is just too much to handle. The rack does everything I need and the small footprint is great when you don't have a ton of space designated for you at a gig. If you don't mind mixing on an iPad and are looking for something that one person can handle alone, the rack might be for you!

[@chrisclose7793]

@@SilverCreekAudio thanks for that ill have a look

[@JackOwensMusic]

Man go with seismic audio or SKB! I definitely prefer having the casters with seismic. I was skeptical at first seeing as how cheap they were but MAN they are built like tanks with that all wood construction. Might want some sort of AC infinity fan for the heat tho!

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Thanks for the recommendation Jack! I've got some SKB cases for mics and wireless gear and I love them, but I've never looked at their rack cases. I'll check em out!

[@JackOwensMusic]

@@SilverCreekAudioscratch what I said. Try searching EWI cases!

[@bigpartyorchestra]

Fiasco Cases

[@peterlockwood8284]

seems tight and effifcient. do you ever run into issues having all those antennas?

[@SilverCreekAudio]

I've never run into any major issues. I almost always have enough room to space them out and I try to coordinate RF as best as I know how to. Thanks for watching!

[@gregmcveigh9966]

So you have your Shure mics AND four channels of IEM? Is there much of a demand for rentals on the IEM side or is that more to have a complete package?

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Most bands around the area prefer to use IEM rather than floor monitors. We just leave them in the rack when we're not using them.

[@speedrally3000]

can you show us how you made your cable setup for your speakers plz

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Sure! are you talking about the ones that go into the back of my speakers? If so, those are Pro Co Twin cables.

[@allenpendleton8767]

Do you have an issues with the ubiquiti stuff when setup a show and the gear cannot contact the controller?

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Hey Allen, I've never run into that particular issue with Ubiquiti products. Before I make any big changes though, I always make sure that the IP address on my mixer and whatever wireless controller i'm using are in agreement with each other.

[@alexanderheuser7648]

ask for a swing metal rack. you may need to know how much your stuff weighs overall.

[@SilverCreekAudio]

Appreciate the suggestion! Thanks for watching!

[@raikeyzofficial]

what size is the flight case please? as i'm doing a similar rig.

[@SilverCreekAudio]

It's a 12U case. Dimensions are 25.5"x25.5"x28".

[@raikeyzofficial]

@@SilverCreekAudio thanks!

[@gudnet]

What is the difference of furman power conditioner ans voltage regulator?

[@SilverCreekAudio]

No matter what the input AC voltage is, the output is always 120VAC. Is it worth the cash? Up to the user I suppose.

[@abecoulter8550]

foolish for not having a UPS

[@SilverCreekAudio]

You're right, a UPS would enhance the rack's reliability and help protect my gear. Thanks for watching!

[@abecoulter8550]

@@SilverCreekAudio th furman is an overpriced power strip lol

[@tyl812]

Yeah, no, that rack is cheese. No pro runs their shows off an iPad. We also don't use X32, no matter what.😂

[@dove690]

You don’t know nothing.

[@misterkenova6695]

No true...

[@bzrid]

@tyl812 clearly, you’re the one who’s not a pro lol

[@soundgineering4771]

That is interesting. So what do you guys use as your mixer if not X32?

[@dustinthiessen]

@@soundgineering4771 could be one of many pro level consoles from the likes of Avid, Digico, Allen & Heath, or Yamaha...