Modifying a road/rack case for a Presonus 32SC console 

Good observation. I considered adjusting the rack rails, but was saving that option as a last resort. I don't like performing direct modifications on equipment, unless absolutely necessary; I'm not a wood worker and can easily mess up an easy job. The foam isn't actually there for shock mounting, but there is some (very minor) benefit of part of the console sitting on it. You are correct, the entire case would need to be foamed to ensure an actual shock loading option (similar to our full size Presonus console cases, which are not rack cases).

That seems like the best solution to me too. It even looks like you could drill extra holes and cut the bottom off at an angle and still be able to put it back the way it was if needed. And that would make for a much more solid mounting for the mixer.

Good idea.

Good info.

We are still using analog snakes! The digital snake setup will probably only be used under certain setups... basically, for indoor events. You can't be analog snakes during outdoor events!

They are great mixers! They have great work-flow.

The signal drops are usually due to incorrect network cables. We use Cat5e for all the short runs (less than 100') and Cat6a for runs longer than 100'. Cat5e is the minimum classification that should be used with AVB. Anything less than Cat5e will most likely not work. Also, check the MHz of the Cat cables you are using (the MHz should be printed directly on the cable). I think AVB requires a minimum of 350 MHz. If you are using two consoles, ensure the sampling rate is the same between them. Also, make sure the second console is getting its "clocking rate" from the network, it should not be using its internal clocking.

I use LYX Pro cables. Tried other inexpensive brands, and they did not work!

@@stageleftaudio thanks for the info!! I’m ordering one as we speak!!

Thanks for your comment. The rack ears are attached to wood; the wood is attached to the inside of the case. The issue with aligning the rack ears would involve having to remove the rear and forward latches (which would involve removing all rivets and adding all new rivets) to adjust the wood a few degrees; this would have been a very time consuming and potentially expensive modification. The console is very secure to the rails.

We will keep the old one as a backup.

That is an EWI case.

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It depends on the case... we use some Road Ready, Rack Ready, EWI, Gator. Not every manufacturer makes all cases to everyone; we use whomever has what we need.