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(Holes are masked for good grounding throughout the case.)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"h4\">ENCLOSURE DETAILS<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>MADE IN THE USA<\/li>\n<li>18 gauge metal cases<\/li>\n<li>Rear panel XLR, IEC, and star ground cutouts<\/li>\n<li>Optional 19&#8243; aluminum face plates \u2013 powder coated black or left aluminum<\/li>\n<li>5.5&#8243;, 9&#8243;, 11&#8243; deep and 14&#8243; (these cost more than the below prices due to size) deep<\/li>\n<li>17&#8243; wide case<\/li>\n<li>Vent holes on tops and sides<\/li>\n<li>Clean outside for easy installation in racks<\/li>\n<li>Ships flat for lower shipping cost<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span class=\"h4\">ENCLOSURE INCLUDES<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 top &amp; bottom panel<\/li>\n<li>1 rear panel<\/li>\n<li>2 side panels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"h4\">Recommended components:<\/span><br \/>\nXLR&#8217;s &#8211; Nuetrik D series connectors<br \/>\nIEC &#8211; Schurter 6200.2100 (Mouser Part # 693-6200.2100)<br \/>\nDB25 &#8211; Tyco Electronics (Mouser Part # 571-5-747912-2)<\/p>\n<p>More and better pictures coming soon&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Basic Cases are designed to be easy for you to use with your personal projects and designs. 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