Outboard Rack Signal Processors for Rent
Over time we've collected a number of 19in rack mounted outboard signal processors. At one time, these were the major tools for the audio engineer but as equipment has gone digital, much of the functionality has been squeezed into the mixer or computer. Nonetheless, there is nothing like having a nice driverack with knobs and faders... We're happy to design a complete signal chain for you, just drop us a line! Also, if you're looking for something that you don't see here, still give us a call; we just might have it.
Noise Gates
Rental Drawmer DS404 4CH Noise Gate
Day Rate: $175
Weekly Rate: $395
Replacement cost: $1299
Drawmer's DS404 is a four-channel noise gate incorporating a number of features that make this a world class processor for both live and recording situations. The DS404 gives you variable high and lowpass filters for "frequency conscious gating," as well comprehensive envelope control, attack, hold, decay, and range, plus a whole host of other amazing features. If you know, then you know.
Important Specs:
Total Channels: 4
Analog Inputs: 4 x XLR, 4 x 1/4" (TS)
Analog Outputs: 4 x XLR
Rack Spaces: 1U
Sidechain: Yes
Circuit: Solid State
Linkable: Yes
Proprietary "trigger stabilization"
Proprietary "programme adaptive" operation in soft mode
Fully variable high and lowpass frequency trigger filters enable wide or narrow frequency keying
Integrated circuit VCA
Drawmer "traffic light" meters
+4 operation
Equalizers
Rental dbx 2231 2CH 31 Band Graphic Equalizer/Limiter
Day Rate: $65
Weekly Rate: $145
Replacement cost: $899
This is a classic two channel EQ with 31 bands as well as decent limiting circuitry (it is dbx after all). You've seen these in studio and live racks for years, they're workhorses.
Specifications
Input Connectors 1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot), and barrier terminal strip
Input Type Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Input Impedance Balanced 40 kOhm, unbalanced 20 kOhm
Max Input >+21dBu balanced or unbalanced
Output Connectors 1/4" TRS, male XLR (pin 2 hot), and barrier terminal strip
Output Type Impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Output Impedance Balanced 200 ohm, unbalanced 100 ohm
Max Output >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2 kOhm or greater; >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600 ohm)
Bandwidth 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB
Frequency Response <10Hz to >50kHz, +0.5/-3dB
Power Consumption 28W
Dimensions 5.25" H X 19" W X 7.9" D (13.335cm x 48.3cm x 20.1cm)
Rackspaces 3U
Compressors
Rental dbx 1066 2CH Compressor/Limiter/Gate
Day Rate: $65
Weekly Rate: $145
Replacement cost: $899
The dbx 1066 is a two channel dynamics processor with classic dbx response, perfect for either the studio or live setting. I've put them last in the signal chain to control the signal to speakers, but you can use them anywhere you need to tame those dynamic signals. All in a single rack space unit.
Input Connectors: XLR and 1/4" TRS (Pin 2 and tip hot)
Output Connectors: XLR and 1/4" TRS (Pin 2 and tip hot)
Selectable auto (classic dbx®) or manual (variable Attack and Release) compression
Contour switch removes unwanted low frequency information from detector circuit
Selectable Overeasy® or Hard Knee compression modes
PeakStopPlus™ limiting for setting maximum allowable level with minimal distortion
SC Ext and SC Mon for setting up and monitoring external devices for gating function
True differentially balanced gold-plated XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs
True RMS level detection
Precision metering of input level, output level, and gain reduction
True stereo or dual mono operation
Switchable +4dBu or -10dBV operation per channel
Dimensions 19" W x 1.75" H (1U) x 9" D
Rackspace 1U
Effects Processors
Rental Lexicon PCM91 Reverb Processor
Day Rate: $65
Weekly Rate: $145
Replacement cost: $899
The PCM 91 offers Lexicon’s highest quality reverbs in a compact, affordable package with a powerful interface which allows both easy access and a wealth of programming capabilities for the sound designer. All of the features of the acclaimed PCM 90 are included, plus full AES/EBU I/O, Dual Reverb algorithms, and presets with dynamic spatialization effects for 2-channel or surround applications
Analog Audio Input: XLR and 1/4" balanced TRS
Analog Audio Output XLR and 1/4" balanced TRS
Digital Audio IO XLR, AES/EBU, Coaxial RCA, S/PDIF
Formats
AES/EBU, balanced
S/PDIF, unbalanced
Sample Rate 44.1kHz and 48kHz
Conversion 24-bit A/D;24-bit D/A
Memory Card
Connector PCMCIA type l cards, 68 pins
Standards PCMCIA 2.0 and JEIDA 4.0
Card Format Up to 1MB of SRAM (attribute memory not required)
Power Requirements 100 - 240 volts AC, 35 watts
Dimensions 19" W x 1.75" H (1U) x 12" D
Rackspace 1U
Headphone Amps
Rental Behringer HA4700 4CH Headphone Distribution Amplifier
Day Rate: $20
Weekly Rate: $45
Replacement cost: $199
Proper studio technique requires getting everyone on headset for isolation, so you need a headphone distribution amp of some sort. We've used this for our own recording studio sessions and, well, it works.
From the Manufacturers' Website:
"4 totally independent stereo high-power amplifiers in 1U package
4 independent input/aux sections provide up to 4 stereo mixes
Stereo Aux input for each channel allows you to mix in any instrument or sound source
Each channel with separate Output level control
Mono/stereo switch for each channel gives you for more flexibility
Left/right Mute switches for each channel enable you to run 2 different mixes in mono mode
One front and 2 rear output jack connectors for each channel"
Outboard Rack Signal Processor Rental Request Form
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