Rack Frames

Doughty Rack Frames are professional 19-inch equipment rack enclosures for mounting and organising AV, audio and studio equipment in theatre, TV studios and permanent installations. Available in 4U, 8U, 9U, 12U, 16U, 20U and 24U configurations to suit different equipment quantities and installation requirements.

Browse the full range below or visit our rigging accessories range for a complete solution. For specification guidance visit our entertainment and stage rigging guide.

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Doughty Rack Frames for AV and Studio Equipment

Doughty Rack Frames are professional 19-inch equipment rack enclosures used to mount and organise amplifiers, signal processors, patch panels, dimmers and other rack-mounted AV and audio equipment in theatre control rooms, TV studios, backstage technical areas and permanent venue installations. Built to Doughty Engineering's standard of UK manufacturing quality, they provide a strong, stable and professional housing for rack-mounted equipment in demanding entertainment environments.

Available Configurations

Doughty Rack Frames are available in seven rack unit heights to suit different equipment quantities and installation spaces:

  • 4U: for small equipment installations with limited rack-mounted components.
  • 8U and 9U: for compact installations with a moderate number of units.
  • 12U: a versatile mid-size rack for most standard theatre and studio technical installations.
  • 16U, 20U and 24U: for larger installations with multiple amplifiers, processors and dimmers requiring a full-height or near-full-height rack solution.

Browse the full Doughty Rack Frame range below or contact our team for help specifying the right rack configuration for your installation. For a complete technical setup browse our full rigging accessories range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doughty Rack Frames are 19-inch equipment rack enclosures used to mount and organise amplifiers, signal processors, patch panels, dimmers and other rack-mounted AV and audio equipment. They are used in theatre control rooms, TV studios, backstage technical areas and permanent venue installations where rack-mounted equipment needs to be housed in a professional, stable and secure structure.
Doughty Rack Frames are available in 4U, 8U, 9U, 12U, 16U, 20U and 24U configurations. The correct size depends on the quantity and height of the rack-mounted equipment to be installed. A 12U rack suits most standard theatre and studio technical installations, while 20U and 24U racks are used for larger installations with multiple amplifiers, processors and dimmers.
Yes. Doughty Rack Frames are built to the standard 19-inch rack format used by all professional AV, audio and broadcast equipment manufacturers. All standard 1U, 2U and larger rack-mounted equipment will fit directly into a Doughty Rack Frame without modification.

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