Middle Atlantic VMRK-54 – 54SP 31"D Multibay Broadcast Rack

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic VMRK-54 is a 54-space, 31-inch deep multibay rack built for broadcast studios and high-density equipment rooms that need maximum capacity without expanding the floor footprint. As the taller version of Middle Atlantic's broadcast-standard 22-inch wide MRK platform, it delivers a full 54 rackspaces in the same floor space as a standard rack. Built-in horizontal lacing bars support quick tie-and-slide lacing of video cable bundles, a workflow advantage in broadcast and production installations. Specify the VMRK where seismic certification and open or removable sides are required or preferred.

Product Description

The VMRK-54 extends the proven MRK broadcast rack design upward, making it the right choice when a facility has the ceiling height to trade vertical space for additional equipment capacity. Fully welded construction gives the frame the strength to carry dense loads of video, audio, and signal-processing equipment, and VMRK racks gang together even when fully loaded, so multibay rows can be expanded in phases during commercial deployment. Cable management is engineered into the frame: multiple lacing points, built-in horizontal lacing bars, and slotted rail brackets give installers flexibility to dress large video cable bundles cleanly and keep them serviceable. Front and rear adjustable 10-32 threaded L-Rail with numbered spaces speeds equipment mounting and keeps multi-rack layouts consistent from bay to bay. A solid locking rear door is included as standard, securing rear-panel connections in shared technical spaces. The open or removable side design simplifies cross-rack cabling within ganged rows and improves access during AV integration and ongoing service. For broadcast engineers, AV designers, and integrators planning master control, production, or central equipment rooms, the VMRK-54 maximizes rackspaces per square foot of technical floor. See our full Middle Atlantic collection for matching tops, doors, and rack accessories.

Key Features

• 54 Rackspaces of Capacity — Delivers a full 54 spaces of racking height in the same floor footprint as a standard-height rack, maximizing equipment density.
• Fully Welded Construction — The welded steel frame provides the strength and rigidity required for heavily loaded broadcast and AV equipment bays.
• Built-In Horizontal Lacing Bars — Enable quick tie-and-slide lacing of video cable bundles for fast, clean cable dressing.
• Flexible Cable Management — Multiple lacing points and slotted rail brackets adapt to varied cabling strategies across multibay installations.
• Numbered 10-32 L-Rail, Front and Rear — Standard adjustable threaded L-Rail with numbered spaces speeds mounting and keeps equipment positions consistent across bays.
• Gangs When Fully Loaded — Racks gang together even with equipment installed, supporting phased expansion of live technical rows.
• Solid Locking Rear Door Included — Secures rear connections and wiring in shared equipment rooms as standard.
• Seismic-Capable Specification — Specify the VMRK platform where seismic certification and open or removable sides are required or preferred.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio master control and production equipment rooms
• Auditorium and performance venue technical racks
• Government space media and signal distribution rooms
• House of worship video production and head-end racks

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the VMRK-54 differ from a standard MRK rack?
It is the taller version of the broadcast-standard 22-inch wide MRK platform, providing 54 rackspaces in the same floor space as a standard-height rack for facilities with adequate ceiling height.

Can multiple VMRK-54 racks be ganged into a row?
Yes. VMRK racks are designed to gang together even when fully loaded, so multibay rows can be assembled or expanded without unloading equipment.

What cable management is built in?
The frame includes horizontal lacing bars for tie-and-slide lacing of video cable bundles, plus multiple lacing points and slotted rail brackets for flexible cable dressing.

What rackrail does it use?
Front and rear adjustable 10-32 threaded L-Rail with numbered spaces comes standard, keeping mounting positions consistent across multi-rack installations.

Is the VMRK suitable for seismic-rated projects?
Middle Atlantic positions the VMRK for installations where seismic certification is required or preferred; confirm the specific certification documentation for your jurisdiction during project specification.

Does it come with doors and tops?
A solid locking rear door is standard. Front doors and top options such as fan tops and solid tops are available separately to match airflow and security requirements.

What support is available through Creation Networks?
Creation Networks is an authorized Middle Atlantic reseller. We assist with rack and accessory configuration, multibay planning, and volume project quotes, and products are covered by the Middle Atlantic manufacturer warranty.