#133

Oh neat! thanks I’ve learnt something today.

#134

If you think you can fill 2x 1U row with enough useful stuff then I think having 2 4U cases is probably more interesting as it gives you the flexibility to have two independent systems (if that’s something that is an advantage for you). Keep in mind that there aren’t a lot of 1U tiles that are actually compatible with the Intellijel standard, at least afaik.

#135

I grabbed a black 4U, I think it’s ok. Power connection is a bit loose I think and the case isn’t as quiet as I hopped (but that is kind of normal for a switching power supply)

#136

What do you mean by “not quiet”? I’m pretty interested to know since sooner or later I’d like to get one as well.

#137

It add noise to the system, it is cool because it is portable but honestly i know that someday or later I will sell it and buy a linear power supply case (as my other one).

If you want I can record the noise (with only 1 module in the case) and send it to you.

#138

It’s weird, I would have expected it to be quite quiet. I mean it should be better than the TipTop Studiobus I have right now (which is also a hybrid one) due to the thicker ground bus layer and star distribution etc.
I just did a test with my case (see here in the PSU thread) and I get a noise floor of about -80Db with a target peak level for sound of -12Db, which does seem pretty ok to me. But I would expect the Intellijel PSU to perform better than that. Maybe you have some sloppily designed modules in your system, did you check them one-by-one? I know it’s an annoying thing to do, but afaik it’s the only way. More often than not noise in the system is due to badly designed modules (and there’s a lot out there, believe me, even from brands you would not suspect).

#139

The only one in the case is an Eloquencer, I also tried with my Teletype and it was a little bit quieter. But don’t worry, it is just that I have been using linear supply cases for years. Though I can’t imagine myself doing multitrack recording with that case :confused:

#140

It would be difficult to fill 2 x 1U rows from the current Intellijel modules, but they have said that there are more to come.

The power supply adding noise is a deal-breaker though. I’ll reconsider the options.

#141

I think the only thing you’d lose out on is the line audio and midi jacks that the 7U has on the back. You can still get them in 1U tiles or other modules though.

#142

I have the 7U and haven’t noticed any bad noise in multi tracking. The only time I’ve noticed any noise is when I power my Grid through Ansible… but when using external Grid power it seems pretty quiet to me. I’m not doing scientific tests, this is just from experience playing it and recording it.

It’s my favourite case that I’ve had.

#143

How do you get sound out of the case if you only have sequencers plugged in? :slight_smile: Or were you saying that the only dodgy module in the case is the Eloquencer?
Though of course, nothing will be quite like a linear PSU (when it’s a well designed one).

#144

I think the Intellijel 7U cases are fantastic and if anyone in southern California is interested, I am looking to sell one of my two 7U 84hp (TPS80) cases. PM me!

#145

I just have to plug any output to the mixer and then to speakers (don’t mind if it’s a sequencer, VCA or whatever because the power of the case is bringing noise to the audio chain).

#146

I like two 4U over the 7U case because one row of tiles just isn’t enough.

Not officially, maybe …

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#147

Officially:

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#148

I thought about getting a second 4U and connecting the two, but I went for the 7U for a few reasons:

  1. The 4U cases aren’t very portable. You can get gig bags, but I would’t want to travel with it patched in a soft case like that. The 7U gives you that nice suitcase action and you can leave everything patched (except the external audio/MIDI of course).
  2. I didn’t like the idea of having to deal with more than one power supply (extra plugs and wires are a real pain in my tiny space), plus I was not even close to reaching the power limit on one of the cases.

Also, it just feels nice to have all of my modules unified into one case.

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#149

How do you find having the 1U row at the top - or is it possible to orient the case with the 1U at the bottom?

Have you experienced any noise from the power supply? (I’m currently using two Doepfer cases with PSU3s and recordings are crystal clear.)

I’m leaning towards the 7u. Thanks for your thoughts.

#150

I just got mine about 3 weeks ago, so I haven’t had a chance to record with it. However, just monitoring it through speakers or headphones I do not hear any noise at all. This could depend on what types of modules you have installed though. I have mostly simple analog modules in my case.

One issue I can think of with flipping the case upside down to orient the 1U row at the bottom is the case’s handle. It would definitely be in the way unless you always have the case flat on a tabletop or maybe on a guitar stand. Luckily, it should be super-easy to remove the handle or replace it with a folding one. Also, you might not be able to use the angled feet that come attached with the case. This is all assuming that you just want to try mounting your modules upside-down. If you are thinking of modding the actual rails in the case, I have no idea. The people at Intellijel are super-responsive though, so I’d ask them.

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#151

Love my 7U case (84HP two rows) The one caveat is that I wish I sprung the extra 50 some dollars for the 104. Honestly the portability factor at that size can’t be that much different between the two.

If you are thinking about the larger cases I definitely recommend it!

#153

Little question to everybody who is following this topic and to @Larrea who stared it: would it make sense to rename it to be a more general eurorack case topic?