Safeguard Your Tube Gear with This Vented Rack Panel
While world-class control rooms often keep racks of tube gear cool with fans and external venting, such methods may be overkill for small studios. There is, however, an effective heat-mitigation strategy for tube equipment owners on a limited budget, and it involves the use of vented rack panels such as the D.W. Fearn VPF. The VPF is a 1U vented rack panel that is color-matched to complement your D.W. Fearn gear. Space out your tube units with at least 1U between them; then finish your rack install by attaching VPF panels to fill the open spaces. You’ll not only have a professional-looking rack, but you’ll also prolong the life of your tubes and electronics.
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Two racks are better than one
If you have lots of tube gear, two racks are better than one! Position one on each side of your console/workstation and distribute heat-generating equipment evenly between the racks using the same spacing methodology. In addition to protecting your investment in high-end tube equipment, there’s a side benefit to arranging your racks this way. If you live in a colder climate like we do (yes, we’re totally serious here), being flanked by dual racks set up in this fashion will keep you warm in winter while cutting down on heating costs. So, there it is: the lowly vented rack panel elevated to the lofty status of gear savior and green energy hero. We bet you’ll never think of blank rack panels the same way again!
About D.W. Fearn
As an electronics designer, D.W. Fearn started building audio amplifiers in the 1960s, when transistors had started to become more readily available but were still expensive and of questionable sonic quality. Therefore, his earliest experience was with vacuum tubes — a solid foundation for a career that would fully blossom with the introduction of the VT-1 preamp in the early ’90s. For three decades (and counting), D.W. Fearn equipment has populated the racks of top studios worldwide and is coveted by top professionals in music, film, radio, and television. For countless recording engineers and producers, D.W. Fearn gear is an essential component in their workflow and artistry. Today, D.W. Fearn designs and hand assembles their products in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Sweetwater is proud to offer you this outstanding line of tube audio processing equipment.
D.W. Fearn VPF Vented Rack Panel Features:
- 19-inch, 1U vented rack panel
- Prolongs the life of tubes and electronics
- Protects your investment in high-end tube equipment
- Optimizes your racks visually and operationally
- Color-matched to D.W. Fearn gear for a pro look
- Quality crafted in the USA
