Tube gear like the VT-737SP or VT-747SP generates real heat and needs warm-up time before it reaches full spec. In a rack packed edge to edge, heat from one unit can bleed into neighboring gear, especially when there's no gap between them for airflow. The VP-1 is a simple, unpowered mechanical part that solves this without extra wiring or fans.
Venting Heat in a Densely Packed Rack
Placed between heat-generating units, the vent panel opens a gap that lets air move more freely inside the rack enclosure. This matters especially when stacking several tube units on top of each other, where accumulated heat from the chassis can shorten the life of tubes and electronic components in gear sitting close to a hot signal path.
Filling Unused Rack Space
In racks that aren't fully populated, the VP-1 closes off an open 1U slot in a way that's both tidy and functional, instead of leaving a gap that lets dust into the enclosure. Using a standard 19 inch panel also keeps the look of a rack built from several Avalon units consistent, without adding mounting hardware outside rack spec.
KEY FEATURES
- 1U format, 19 inch width, standard rack compliant
- Vented panel with no electronics or power requirement
- Improves airflow between units in mixed tube and solid-state racks
- Closes off unused 1U rack space cleanly
- Mounts with standard rack screws, no wiring involved
- Compatible with the full Avalon Design rackmount lineup
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: passive vent and spacer panel
- Format: 1U, 19 inch
- Power: none, fully passive component
- Mounting: standard rack mounting holes
- Application: thermal management and empty space fill in studio racks
- Country of manufacture: USA
