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2ndRick
06-15-2013, 01:04 PM
June is RackMasters month!!
Please post your cleanest rack builds in this thread.

This is the 2013 RackMasters contest.
If a rack has never been submitted, it's eligible to be entered.

The coveted 'RackMaster' tag on your profile is at stake.

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For anyone who is new to the RackMasters contests here on IP, here is some background...

The 2012 Rackmaster thread (http://www.integrationpros.org/forums/showthread.php?24343-June-is-Rackmasters-month-2012-Edition).

The 2011 Rackmaster thread (http://www.integrationpros.org/forums/showthread.php?21768-June-is-Rackmasters-month-2011-Edition).

The *original* RackMaster thread (http://www.integrationpros.org/forums/showthread.php?1746-***Vote***-Best-Dressed-Rack) from 2006.

Dusty McDirt
06-17-2013, 11:09 AM
2 Middle Atlantic racks we ganged together. Crestron control system, DM, Swamp, and a Synthesis system for the theater. These pics were taken at about 95% completion.

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charris
06-25-2013, 10:57 AM
Come on let's see some rack porn, I am sure everybody has something to contribute. :D

PHSJason
06-25-2013, 11:39 AM
From this:
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/smallDSCF0800.jpg

To this:
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/smallDSCF0920.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/smallDSCF0929.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/smallDSCF0934.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/smallDSCF0946.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/Amps.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/Cablesintorack.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/videoswitchers.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/AutopatchSwitcher.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/ImergeMusicServer.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/smallDSCF9363.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/smallDSCF9359.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/smallDSCF9353.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/phsjason/rearwall.jpg

SBSmarthomes
06-27-2013, 07:18 PM
I've got a few to add, but haven't had time to dig up the photos... will try to post this weekend.

2ndRick
06-27-2013, 07:42 PM
Some great work in here!
I am glad to hear that at least one existing Rackmaster is going to be posting new work!!

As for any other Rackmasters from previous years, it goes without saying that we want to see your latest builds.

Glackowitz
06-27-2013, 11:50 PM
Here is one we wrapped up a couple months ago, was a full Crestron job..audio, video lighting. totem Tribe In ceilings throughout the house. Great room got 3 pairs with 2 of the inwall 12 subs. and NEAR speakers out around the pool

nsdqx
06-28-2013, 05:00 AM
Here is one we recently finished. We were encouraged by the home owner who insisted on custom cabinetry with 3 middle Atlantic pull out racks and all patch panels and accessories in upper cabinets. This is showcased on the main floor of the home in a closet room.

Crestron DM, Adagio audio distribution, couple dedicated 5.1 rooms.

Pics from phone. Need to get more pics of this one...

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2ndRick
06-28-2013, 07:09 PM
Looks nice! Welcome to the forums.

SBSmarthomes
06-29-2013, 12:31 PM
Here's a few... don't have portfolio shots yet for most of these:

Small jobs with two MA CFR base cabinet racks:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_6580_zps0ff3b89b.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_6581_zps7a2c73f9.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_6589_zps515f5523.jpg

Custom cabinet with small MA CFR rack and LCR for corner mount TV:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_2496_zpsc2c6433b.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_2495_zps70df3005.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_2487_zpsd6962069.jpg

Small residential wall mount data rack (Tripplite rack):
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/2013-02-19164936_zps6665c28c.jpg

Middle Atlantic SRSR for local sources near a media room (main racks in mechanical room):
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/2013-03-15135611_zps4ece683e.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/2013-03-15135641_zps5ffae7ab.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/2013-03-15135813_zps07ac99bf.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/2013-03-15135929_zps8890d236.jpg

Two MA Laminate racks. This was a take-over/clean-up job:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/2013-04-12134710_zps96fd0ceb.jpg

Full height SnapAV rack with theater and DA gear:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/RackwithAmp_zpsfc95e6d3.jpg

SBSmarthomes
06-29-2013, 12:32 PM
This is one I posted previously before any equipment was installed. This was a 3 year project that wrapped up late last year. Two MA DWR in mechanical room with 2" conduit to each floor of the house and out to other structures on the property:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_6016_zps939855f0.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_6017_zps7601a992.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_6020_zps53d2907f.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_6021_zpsa619ce71.jpg

Submission for smallest racks ever! Built with cut down scraps of rack rails...
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_5888_zps734f0338.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_5884_zps525c71d2.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_5758_zps3569380d.jpg

Commercial network, site-to-site VPN, DVR (Tripplite rack):
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/2013-03-18141502_zps7743f1d6.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/2013-06-28182247_zps3c3b61dd.jpg

Small MA SRSR theater rack:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/iPhoneRack_zpsfc208672.jpg

Small MA CFR rack in custom cabinet:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_4285_zps62150b7c.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/2013-01-22113622_zpsb6490397.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_5269_zps1a95e1cf.jpg

Another small MA CFR in base cabinet:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_1803_zps35c2b6c2.jpg

SBSmarthomes
06-29-2013, 12:32 PM
This was an upgrade job where shelves were replaced with MA ASR pull out and rotate shelves. Wasn't enough width in the cabinet for a proper rack:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_4157_zpsc81b2ef0.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_4159_zpse84f37dc.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_4034_zpsd4342365.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_4036_zps3791b304.jpg

SnapAV rack in media room bathroom closet. Equipment for theater, karaoke and outdoor audio:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/2012-12-28155314_zps03d5f5e0.jpg

Another double base cabinet install. This time with SnapAV racks:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_5245_zpsdca9f2c4.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_5225_zps3a84d8ed.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_5481_zpsdb646e6d.jpg

SnapAV rack located in husbands closet:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/2013-03-15094133_zpsf80300b8.jpg

Still working on this one. This picture is from Thursday. Networking wiring/equipment up top is temporary:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/2013-06-26190445_zps5ba51aea.jpg

J.Azaria
07-03-2013, 01:47 PM
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NICE CANS!!!
(there's a reason it's called Rack Pr0n 8))


Seriously, nice work.

MikeZTC
07-03-2013, 09:10 PM
Alright, so another year, some more supah blurrycam!

Four floors, four courtrooms each floor:

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MikeZTC
07-03-2013, 09:11 PM
Uno mas.

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77W
07-03-2013, 09:57 PM
Here is one we recently finished. We were encouraged by the home owner who insisted on custom cabinetry with 3 middle Atlantic pull out racks and all patch panels and accessories in upper cabinets. This is showcased on the main floor of the home in a closet room.

Crestron DM, Adagio audio distribution, couple dedicated 5.1 rooms.

Pics from phone. Need to get more pics of this one...

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Nice work....what company are you with?

cory
07-03-2013, 11:25 PM
Two things.

1. are we posting fronts, fronts & back or just back?

2. Paul you are a fucking genius. Never thought of just using a big shelf or tall rack mount piece to hold up some small rails for tiny places like this. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!




http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_5758_zps3569380d.jpg

HiFiGuy1
07-04-2013, 09:52 AM
Alright, so another year, some more supah blurrycam!

Four floors, four courtrooms each floor:

43934394439543964397

Mmmmm, fiber. Part of a healthy diet.

djnorm
07-05-2013, 10:20 PM
This is what I'm doing these days. This is a control console for a new effect for the RCMH NY Spectacular. This plus the rack next to it control 15 servo motors that turn a huge rig moving LCD screens around/up/down/in/out etc... Running and dressing wire was a refreshing change...

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2ndRick
07-06-2013, 03:40 PM
This is what I'm doing these days. This is a control console for a new effect for the Radio City Music Hall NY Spectacular. This plus the rack next to it control 15 servo motors that turn a huge rig moving LCD screens around/up/down/in/out etc... Running and dressing wire was a refreshing change...

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Norm,

Were these the pics that you thought were not showing up?
I see these!!

djnorm
07-07-2013, 04:44 PM
I hope this isn't double posted... This a control panel to move a large piece of scenery with several TV screens in it on stage at RCMH. I've spent most of the last two weeks on this and its larger brother (just visible in the fourth photo) with the actual Servo Control Drives in it.

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MikeZTC
07-09-2013, 11:50 PM
Norm,

Were these the pics that you thought were not showing up?
I see these!!

You or Gary need to change this to an 'unmoderated' thread. Only moderators can see the posts... I've been approving posts, but I'm busy and can't keep up. Saw your Facebook status and came back to the thread, just approve the last 10 or so posts...

2ndRick
07-10-2013, 12:02 AM
You or Gary need to change this to an 'unmoderated' thread. Only moderators can see the posts... I've been approving posts, but I'm busy and can't keep up. Saw your Facebook status and came back to the thread, just approve the last 10 or so posts...

It was never set up in any special way... I will have to see what is different than any other thread that I created.

That explains why Norm is sending me PMs that are not making sense to me (sorry Norm!)
Stupid goddamn vBulletin.

djnorm
07-10-2013, 04:33 AM
Thanks for figuring it out!!

Dusty McDirt
07-11-2013, 10:53 AM
A SWC trimmed by yours truly.

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Greg_C
07-11-2013, 04:38 PM
I hope this isn't double posted... This a control panel to move a large piece of scenery with several TV screens in it on stage at Radio City Music Hall. I've spent most of the last two weeks on this and its larger brother (just visible in the fourth photo) with the actual Servo Control Drives in it.

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Hey, I thought we kicked you out of the club when you joined the Stagehands Union! :p

djnorm
07-11-2013, 04:43 PM
Technically it's still a tv mount... I'll get some pictures when it comes together.:)

P2P
07-12-2013, 12:27 PM
So if it isn't too late, here is one we finished up recently. This was a 6,000 square foot private residence in an exclusive high-rise tower. Had all of the usual high-rise building problems, restrictions, etc.4428442944304431Project was about 98% complete at this point so the pictures reflect that - missing final labels, missing a couple of blank covers, etc.

P2P
07-12-2013, 12:29 PM
Here are some pics of the backs of the racks.44334434443544364437

P2P
07-12-2013, 12:31 PM
And lastly, all monitors on this project got Chief mounts and cans. None of them will ever be pulled out by the client. We just did it for servicing and for a place to put all of the black boxes!4438

eastonaltree
07-12-2013, 01:09 PM
Here are a couple of shots from a while back, I just want the badge!

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djnorm
07-13-2013, 07:59 AM
Here are a couple of pics of the 'tv mount' that the console above will control. Still in the early stages, but imagine that the top rotates, there's a bottom that rotates as well. Each individual screen comes in and out as well as goes up and down and rotates 90 deg. I think it's going to be really cool even if I don't get what it's supposed to be. When it goes on stage picture Rockettes all over it.
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SBSmarthomes
07-13-2013, 11:26 AM
P2P & Easton, if you guys don't get the badge, then non of us deserve one either. Nice looking work!

SBSmarthomes
07-13-2013, 11:37 AM
Paul you are a fucking genius. Never thought of just using a big shelf or tall rack mount piece to hold up some small rails for tiny places like this. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

I'm not a fucking genius, I've just been doing this so fucking long that I've have had time to figure stuff out! :)

Here's a better example that shows a little more gear. Usually a 3-5U shelf or a multichannel rack mount amp is enough to anchor the bottom and then just use some cut down rails on the front.

This job was a quick 1-day upgrade to Sonos so it's just a 12ch amp, zone players and power conditioner. The cabinet wasn't deep enough for a real rack... had to use right angle connectors on the RCAs and the amp binding posts pushed right up to the back of the cabinet. This was made on the fly with parts I had laying around.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_4745_zpsb853d301.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x256/pkoslowsky/SB%20Smarthomes/Equipment%20Racks/IMG_4805_zpsc2c28ab9.jpg

P2P
08-04-2013, 10:53 PM
P2P & Easton, if you guys don't get the badge, then non of us deserve one either. Nice looking work!

Thanks!