Where is most of the heat generated?

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   I'm going to have to mount a half rack MIDI interface above my Aurora 8. Would Like to know which side
of the interface generates the least heat? I don't know if that's a dumb question, but I can't operate
the interface at this time as I am rebuilding my rack.

Edited by throbert - December/03/2017 at 3:50pm

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throbert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Caracal Joined: November/09/2010 Location: Colorado USA Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote throbert Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Where is most of the heat generated? Posted: December/03/2017 at 3:46pm
	I'm going to have to mount a half rack MIDI interface above my Aurora 8. Would Like to know which side of the interface generates the least heat? I don't know if that's a dumb question, but I can't operate the interface at this time as I am rebuilding my rack. Edited by throbert - December/03/2017 at 3:50pm

Mike N Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sales & Support Coordinator Joined: November/13/2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Points: 2488	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mike N Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December/04/2017 at 11:09am
	Hi. The entire chassis and front panel act as the heat sink. If a space above and below is not possible, leave a space above (if that is possible) to give the vents some breathing room.
	Michael Nicoletti Lynx Studio Technology Sales & Support Coordinator 714-545-4700 Ext. 211

throbert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Caracal Joined: November/09/2010 Location: Colorado USA Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote throbert Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December/04/2017 at 1:48pm
	Please read my question, your answer made no sense to my situation.

Mike N Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sales & Support Coordinator Joined: November/13/2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Points: 2488	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mike N Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December/04/2017 at 2:22pm
	Yes, I did read your question: "Would Like to know which side of the interface generates the least heat?" My point is that the heat is dissipated through the entire chassis and front panel. Therefore there really is no "side" that generates less heat. Heat is created mostly by the A/D chips and they run pretty much across the front of the entire unit. The left side of the Aurora (looking at the front) has the power supply so if I was forced to make a choice, I would say the right side MAY have less heat. But it is not by much.
	Michael Nicoletti Lynx Studio Technology Sales & Support Coordinator 714-545-4700 Ext. 211

throbert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Caracal Joined: November/09/2010 Location: Colorado USA Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote throbert Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December/05/2017 at 6:49am
	It is sitting at the bottom of the rack, so there's about a half inch space below it. Guess I could get the half rack extension punched with some vent holes. The MIDI interface doesn't generate any heat and will probably conduct heat away if touching the Aurora. Edited by throbert - December/05/2017 at 7:15am