Middle Atlantic VRK-44-42HLRD – 44SP Horizontal Video Rack LRD

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic VRK-44-42HLRD is a 44-space horizontal video rack with a lie-flat, bottom-entry orientation purpose-built for broadcast facilities, head-end rooms, and production environments. This horizontal rack enclosure supports bottom-fed signal cable routing and is engineered to accommodate high-density video and broadcast equipment in a horizontal video rack configuration. Long-run deployments in master control rooms and cable head-end facilities benefit from the VRK series horizontal rack depth of 42 inches and structural integrity under full equipment loads.

Product Description

The VRK-44-42HLRD horizontal video rack provides 44 rack spaces in a 42-inch depth horizontal chassis designed for environments where vertical rack orientation is impractical or where cable management from below is required. The lie-flat mounting orientation allows technicians to access equipment from above, simplifying installation and maintenance in broadcast control rooms where overhead clearance is available. The LRD (Locking Rear Door) option secures the rear of the rack, protecting signal cabling and rear-panel connections from accidental interference. Construction uses heavy-gauge steel with a welded frame to support the weight of densely packed broadcast equipment. Standard EIA spacing on the mounting rails ensures compatibility with all 19-inch rack-mount equipment. Cable entry points at the base of the chassis allow clean routing of video, audio, and data cabling from below the rack floor. The 42-inch depth accommodates deep video routers, distribution amplifiers, and frame sync equipment commonly found in broadcast infrastructure. Ventilation provisions keep operating temperatures within equipment tolerances during continuous 24/7 operation. This rack is available from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net with pre-sales configuration support for broadcast system designers.

Key Features

• 44-Space Capacity — Accommodates up to 44U of broadcast and AV equipment in a single horizontal chassis.
• 42-Inch Depth — Fits deep video routers, frame synchronizers, and distribution equipment without modification.
• Lie-Flat Horizontal Orientation — Designed for bottom-fed cable entry in head-end rooms and master control facilities.
• Locking Rear Door (LRD) — Secures rear panel connections and cabling from accidental disconnection or tampering.
• Heavy-Gauge Welded Steel Frame — Supports full equipment load without rack deflection or mounting rail flex.
• Standard EIA Rail Spacing — Compatible with all 19-inch rack-mount equipment from any manufacturer.
• Bottom Cable Entry — Clean cable routing from underfloor or raised-floor cable management systems.
• Continuous-Duty Construction — Built for 24/7 operation in broadcast and head-end environments.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast master control rooms
• Cable television head-end facilities
• Video production and post-production suites
• IPTV and streaming infrastructure head-ends
• Satellite uplink and downlink facilities
• Surveillance and security video management centers

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VRK-44-42HLRD designed for?

It is designed for broadcast head-end rooms and master control facilities where equipment is mounted horizontally and signal cables are routed from below the rack floor.

What does LRD mean in the model name?

LRD stands for Locking Rear Door. The rear door includes a lock to secure rear-panel connections and installed cabling.

Does the 42-inch depth accommodate standard broadcast equipment?

Yes. The 42-inch depth is sufficient for deep broadcast equipment including video routers, frame synchronizers, and multi-channel distribution amplifiers.

Is this rack compatible with standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment?

Yes. The mounting rails follow EIA 19-inch standard spacing, so any standard rack-mount equipment is compatible.

Can this rack be used in a raised-floor environment?

Yes. The bottom cable entry design is well-suited to raised-floor data center and broadcast facility environments where cabling runs beneath the floor.

Where can I purchase the VRK-44-42HLRD?

The VRK-44-42HLRD is available through Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net.

Is pre-sales technical support available?

Yes. Creation Networks provides pre-sales configuration support for broadcast and AV system designers specifying VRK series racks.