PROEL KR08 - Tilted Desktop Rack Support for 8 Units (19")
Optimize your workflow and keep your studio organized with the PROEL KR08 , a desktop rack stand designed specifically to integrate professional audio equipment and signal processors into your workspace. This stand is the ultimate solution for sound engineers, musicians, and technicians who need their essential tools within easy reach, combining robust construction with a smart, ergonomic design.
The KR08 is more than just a storage accessory; it's a fundamental piece of studio ergonomics. Its angled design allows for clear viewing of parameters and easy access to the controls of your preamps, interfaces, compressors, and equalizers, reducing eye and physical strain during long mixing or recording sessions. Manufactured to PROEL 's strict quality standards, this rack ensures stability and durability for your most valuable equipment.
Main features
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Professional Standard Capacity: Designed with an 8 rack unit (8U) space, offering the perfect balance between storage capacity and compact size for desktops or work tables.
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Ergonomic inclined design: The structure features a backward tilt that significantly improves the visibility of the LED displays and facilitates the manipulation of potentiometers and buttons from a seated position.
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Reinforced steel construction: Made entirely of high-strength steel, guaranteeing a stable platform that does not give way or vibrate, even with the maximum recommended load.
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Open-Frame Format: Its open-frame design maximizes natural airflow, preventing overheating of heat-generating analog or digital equipment, such as power stages or converters.
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Premium Finish: Coated with a scratch- and scuff-resistant matte black powder coating, giving it a sober and professional aesthetic that fits into any studio environment.
Benefits for the user
Incorporating the PROEL KR08 into your setup offers immediate advantages. By elevating and angled your equipment, you free up valuable desk space for controllers, keyboards, or notes. Furthermore, the easy access to the rear of the rack (thanks to its open design) greatly simplifies cable management, allowing you to make routing changes or patch connections in seconds without having to disassemble the entire structure. Its robust construction inspires confidence, ensuring your hardware investment is protected and secure.
Ideal use cases
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Home Studios and Project Studios: Perfect for organizing the main recording chain (interface + preamp + compressor) without taking up floor space.
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Broadcast and Radio Stations: Ideal for having voice processors and effects units within immediate reach of the announcer or technician.
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Test benches and IT labs: Very useful for technicians who need to assemble and disassemble 19-inch servers or network equipment for quick configurations.
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DJ and Live Systems: Excellent for placing effects units or samplers in a high and safe position above the booth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the stand come pre-assembled or does it require assembly?
The product is generally supplied disassembled for ease of transport, but its assembly is extremely simple and intuitive, requiring only a few minutes and basic tools.
Is it compatible with any rack equipment?
Yes, the KR08 meets the industry standard of 19 inches wide. Any equipment that adheres to this standard will fit perfectly on the rails.
What type of screws do you use?
It uses the standard rack mounting system. While it's always advisable to check the box contents, users typically purchase M5 or M6 cage nut and screw kits depending on their specific mounting preferences.
Project description
8U desktop rack mount designed to accommodate standard 19-inch drive bays. Constructed from high-strength steel with a matte black, anti-glare epoxy finish. Features an open frame design with a fixed tilt for ergonomic optimization and passive component ventilation. The base is approximately 400 mm deep to ensure a stable center of gravity under full load. Maximum load capacity is up to 20 kg evenly distributed. Approximate overall dimensions: 540 mm wide x 470 mm high.
