Shockmount racks; 1 or 2 inch foam; SUS?

[Misanthrope189]

Hey guys, a two part question. Is there a significant difference between a shockmount with 1 inch foam or 2 inch foam? And what is the Mesa Boogie suspension system? Which would you prefer?

Thanks,
Nick

[Matt Crooks]

Re: Shockmount racks; 1 or 2 inch foam; SUS?

The SUS has the rack rails suspended inside the shell by very stiff springs. They are very shock tolerant, and because there is air all they way around the rack, the rack units stay much cooler. They're my choice.

[eaeolian]

Re: Shockmount racks; 1 or 2 inch foam; SUS?

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The SUS has the rack rails suspended inside the shell by very stiff springs. They are very shock tolerant, and because there is air all they way around the rack, the rack units stay much cooler. They're my choice.

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+1. They're heavy beasts, but you'd have to try REALLY hard to break anything in one. Like drop off a building hard.