Equipment Racks

Equipment Racks

Equipment Racks are used to organize, protect, and cool equipment. Metal frameworks holding servers, switches, patch panels, UPS units, and countless other items in a structured, secure, and efficient way. Behind every great A/V system are equipment racks that never quit, the backbone of server farms, production facilities, and IT and AV infrastructure. Ranging from small desktop-sized versions to metal giants, equipment racks provide rock-solid reliability, clean cable architecture, intelligent ventilation, and modular expansion options. Markertek AV Specialists know the science of Equipment Racks, we can help guide you, start to finish!

We Only Offer The Best!
The worldwide leader in Equipment Racks is powerhouse Middle Atlantic Products, a leader and innovator for decades. Middle Atlantic equipment racks are renowned for both function and form, super-tough steel shells that perform like a workhorse with customization options like vented side panels and tops, doors in steel and plexiglass, panels, shelves, drawers, and more! You can "gang" many series together to ensure a stable bank of seismic-certified racks, making them a favorite among contractors and installers. Middle Atlantic designs modular solutions for broadcast gear and AV equipment, adaptable and versatile floor and wall cabinets, even pivoting versions where the entire rack swings open, granting access to the rear of the mounted gear, a major time-saver for service work and cleaner cable management.

Options
Equipment racks are chameleons: engineered, optimizable designs that organize tight spaces and large, secure installations. Tripp Lite simplifies equipment rack choice, offering pre-configured, fully assembled racks for rapid deployment that roll into place on pre-installed casters and support a rolling load of 2,250 pounds! Odyssey Cases makes ATA style Combo Racks cleverly designed with covers that morph into a workspace, and high-quality carpeted Studio Racks with tough 3/4" plywood construction and an angled face for easy viewing and equipment access!

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Whether you're designing a home theater, conference room, broadcast studio, or live-sound environment, Markertek has the right Equipment Rack for your specific needs. Our in-house industry experts can help guide you to the right rack, plus we can supply any accessories imaginable! Peruse our site and reach out by live chat, e-mail, or toll-free at 1-800-522-2025, we're ready to assist!

FAQ

What size should my AV equipment rack be?
The right rack is an important decision! Proper sizing ensures equipment safety and organization and avoids costly retrofits. A single rack unit (RU) is 1 _ inches tall, so you need to consider the RU height plus the depth of each piece of equipment and then calculate the total footprint. Most pros recommend 20-30% extra space for future expansion.

How can I keep my equipment from overheating?
Spacing is the cheapest and most effective cooling tool. Use proper rack spacing and try to leave 1RU gaps above hot components (amps, DSPs, servers). Install vented blank panels to guide airflow and prevent heat-generating gear from being stacked directly on top of each other.