Thomann Rack Case 4U

It's a basic 4U rack case, it has deattachable lids on both sides with standard but kinda small and low quality butterfly latches. One lid has a little bag made out of a net like material where you can throw few things, both lids are moderately deep so you can have an adapter or cables sticking out of panel of your device and still close them, you can screw devices from both sides so you can actually fit more than 4 devices in theory (if they are short enough and if you can somehow manage cable in there and still have some airflow to cool them, but preferably you want 4 devices in front and use other side to mount smaller ones like a wireless receiver and/or power strip) Other than butterfly latches it's build is decent, it could use more comfortable handles (they could be covered in some rubber like material and a little bit wider and longer). Overall - a really affordable and a well made case, if Thomann wants to make a new version I would suggest to add wheels, an retractable handle and improve latches, then it would be perfect :)

This 4U rack is very strong for its construction. It has a metal mounting strip on both sides (front and back) so you can mount equipment both sides. This is especially useful for power amps; the heavier ones need supporting at the back so they don't bend the front rack strip.

The handles are a little to close to the body, meaning that it does scratch your hands when lifting it up. I have solved this with a small amount of duct tape and cloth strapped to the handle cut outs, but it would have been nice to see a bigger cut out in the first place.

The butterfly clasps on the front and back panels are interchangeable which is great, although they are a little flimsy. One of the panels even has a small cable pocket on the inside for little extras. This is great because it utilities the otherwise lost space.

If you need a budget transport case, I would strongly recommend this for cheaper hardware, but this will not protect against any knocks, bashed or drops.

I bought this to house an audio interface and a couple of drawers and it has certainly made life easier getting on and off stage. The build quality is great, sturdy and safe for keeping the expensive gear protected inside. Very easy to use and install the various racks inside.

It also works well when not out gigging, sitting beside my desk and holding all XLRs and connecting cables within arms reach.

The case itself is not too heavy, but now that I have loaded it up with interface and drawers it does become quite a hefty load to move around. Consider that when selecting the size, as much bigger than 4U (if you are loading it with gear and cables) might be more cumbersome than it is worth.