Null Modular has introduced the n-1, a new Eurorack modular case, constructed from Euro plywood with a flat-packable design that needs no tools for assembly.
Designed in response to a friend’s request for ‘a simple box’ to house their Eurorack modules, the n-1 is available in two sizes — 48HP x 3U and 84HP x 3U.
What is in the box?
- 12mm plywood frame, 3mm plywood back
- Four dowel pins
- One pair of pre-threaded aluminum rails
- M5 hex socket screws
- M3 rail slide nuts
- Mystery stickers
Pricing and Availability:
Expected to ship in May 2023, n-1 is available to pre-order at an MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of $98.00 USD for the 48HP x 3U-sized version and $129.00 USD for the 84HP x 3U-sized version.
No power?
Makes those Cr8 audio NiftyCases cases look spectacular for the price.
… except the midi to cv doesn’t work if you’re counting on that.
i dont have any problems with it. what doesnt work for you?
Win7 doesn’t detect it as a midi device/game controller for use with a DAW and support was lackadaisical as in, “oh well”.
Windows 7?
There’s your problem right there.
Microsoft don’t even support Win7, why should Crea8audio?
it works fine on windows xp
I noticed that with mine too. Good unit for the price though.
ikea.
legitimately pretty with very elegant design principles, and an absolute dud without a power supply. quite an oversight…
The cheapest powered cases cost twice as much, don’t they?
I’m not a fan of the design of this particular case given its vertical design, but I can see it may appeal to some. There are a couple of vendors on Etsy that make similar cases in this price range that offer options to tilt the case at angle to make it easier to work with the modules. As for power, there are a lot of cases sold without power, and most people power this type of case with a power supply module such as a TipTop uZeus, or a Behringer CP1A. A cheaper alternative is a powered case from the 4ms Pod series. But those are plain metal enclosures that don’t offer the same aesthetic as a wooden case and that matters to many people.
Nice classy design – I bet if they bundled power these would sell well.
Still happy with my Lego-Technic-case 🙂 …
or 8 L brackets, some cheap plywood from home depot and some wood screws for $25 I could build this.
Wood is an insulator, as some DIY case designers have learned the hard way over the years, and new digital modules run hot. The 3mm back panel needs pre-drilled ventilation holes.
The protruding connectors don’t look very robust and their inelegant shape lends the whole thing the aesthetic of a child’s toy due to the rounded “kid safe” corners.
“No tools required” is a neat trick but everyone who owns a modular also owns a tool for screwing modules into the rack, so the protrusions are unnecessary and they add material and weight. Some Ikea-style knockdown hardware would add stability at minimal added cost.
Also why $98 instead of $99? That’s just flat out weird.
The exposed dowels ruin it. Huh?