PROEL STUDIORK18 - 19" Rack Support - 18U Professional
Optimize your workspace and ensure maximum protection for your audio equipment with the PROEL STUDIORK18 , a professional rack unit designed to meet the demands of recording studios, control rooms, and fixed live setups. This open-frame rack combines robustness and functionality, offering a vertical storage solution that keeps your processors, power amplifiers, and effects units perfectly organized and within easy reach.
Constructed from high-strength steel and finished in a sleek, textured matte black, this 18U rack stands out for its durability and load capacity. Unlike mobile models, its wheel-less design is specifically intended for stationary installations where stability is paramount, eliminating unwanted vibrations and ensuring your valuable hardware remains securely in place. Its open-frame architecture not only simplifies equipment installation using standard cage nuts but also promotes consistent airflow, preventing overheating of sensitive analog and digital devices.
The structure includes internal omega-shaped reinforcement bars, providing superior structural rigidity even when the rack is fully loaded. With its optimized usable depth, the STUDIORK18 accommodates the vast majority of 19-inch equipment on the market, making it the centerpiece of any professional audio setup that demands organization, aesthetics, and immediate technical accessibility.
Main features
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Professional 18U Capacity: Ample vertical space to accommodate up to 18 standard rack units, ideal for complete signal chains or banks of lightweight servers.
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Reinforced steel construction: Made with high-quality metal that withstands heavy loads without deforming, guaranteeing a long service life.
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Open architecture design: Allows maximum natural ventilation (passive convection) and provides full access to the rear of the equipment for quick and easy cable management.
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Superior stationary stability: By dispensing with wheels, this model sits firmly on the ground (possibility of use with leveling feet depending on configuration), ideal for fixed locations where safety is critical.
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Optimized depth: Designed with a versatile mounting depth (approx. 375 mm) compatible with most effects processors, interfaces, and patchbays.
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Premium Finish: Textured black paint coating resistant to scratches and marks, maintaining a professional aesthetic in the studio.
Benefits for the user
The PROEL STUDIORK18 transforms a chaotic mess of cables and stacked equipment into a professional control tower. For the sound engineer or producer, the most immediate benefit is ergonomics : having all the compressors, equalizers, and preamps vertically aligned facilitates quick adjustments during mixing. Furthermore, the absence of enclosed side panels greatly simplifies rewiring or troubleshooting without having to dismantle the entire unit.
From a technical standpoint, thermal management is excellent. By not trapping heat, your equipment operates at lower temperatures, which can extend its lifespan. Its understated, minimalist design blends seamlessly into any environment, from a high-end home studio to a corporate server room.
Use cases
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Recording Studios (Control Room): Organization of outboard gear such as preamps, compressors and AD/DA converters.
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Fixed PA Installations: Housing of power amplifiers, crossovers and system processors in theaters or conference rooms.
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Advanced Home Studios: Centralizing all hardware in one place to free up desktop space.
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Server and Network Rooms: Installation of switches, patch panels and power distribution units (PDUs) that require constant ventilation.
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Radio and Broadcast: Support for transmission equipment and voice processors in broadcast booths.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the rack come pre-assembled?
This type of furniture is usually supplied disassembled to facilitate transport, but its assembly is intuitive and quick using basic tools.
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Is it compatible with any 19-inch device?
Yes, it meets the industry standard of 19" (482 mm) width. You just need to make sure the depth of your equipment doesn't excessively exceed the rack's usable depth if you plan to mount it against a wall, although since it's an open rack, it doesn't have a rear stop.
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Does it include screws for the equipment?
The frame typically comes with the necessary hardware for self-assembly. It is recommended to purchase a separate kit of M5 or M6 cage nuts and bolts to attach your devices, depending on the quantity required.
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Can wheels be added to it in the future?
Although this specific model is sold as a stationary version (without wheels), the metal base usually has perforations that could accommodate wheels compatible with standard thread (M8 or M10) if you decide to modify it later (check thread compatibility).
Project description
19-inch metal floor-standing rack with an 18U capacity. Robust steel construction with internal bracing and a durable textured black powder-coated finish. Open design without side or rear panels for easy convection ventilation and cable management. High-stability fixed base without casters, with approximate base dimensions of 560 mm wide by 460 mm deep and a total external height of 915 mm. Usable mounting depth for equipment is 375 mm. Maximum load capacity optimized for professional audio and telecommunications equipment.
