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Performance system · 4U

Band-in-a-Box

Live processing, playback, wireless and monitoring—one connected rig for the band.

Band-in-a-Box reference rack with RME interface, microphone receiver and in-ear transmitter

The complete packing list

What you get

The installed rack hardware and the essentials for your chosen computer setup.

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Inside the rack

The reference build

  • RME Fireface UCX II reference product photograph

    RME Fireface UCX II

    A single Fireface UCX II for audio I/O, TotalMix routing and the selected computer’s playback and processing.

  • Sennheiser EW-DX EM 2 reference product photograph

    Sennheiser EW-DX EM 2

    One dual-channel microphone receiver. Compatible transmitters, capsules and frequency band are selected for your setup.

  • Shure PSM 900 / P9T reference product photograph

    Shure PSM 900 / P9T

    One stereo in-ear transmitter. Compatible bodypacks, earpieces and operating band follow your configuration.

  • CLR power distribution reference product photograph

    CLR power distribution

    Rack-mounted power distribution and internal power wiring, specified for the installed equipment.

  • Mac mini reference product photograph

    Mac mini

    One rack-mounted Mac mini in the internal-computer build. Model, mounting and final rack height are agreed with your configuration.

  • Mac laptop charger reference product photograph

    Mac laptop charger

    In the laptop build, a charger matched to your Mac is integrated into the system. The laptop itself is not included unless specified.

Also included: the CLR enclosure, fitted backplate, mounting hardware and internal power/signal patching for the agreed reference build. Product pictures identify the equipment family; final models and variants follow your quotation.

In the kit

Ready to connect

powerCON TRUE1 to AC power lead reference

Configured kit

Power

A power lead matched to the rack inlet and the regional plug agreed for your build. TRUE1 lead shown as a reference.

USB-C laptop charging cableUSB-C form-factor system cable reference

Laptop configuration

Laptop connection kit

The charging and data leads required by your selected Mac and interface. Cable protocol, connectors and charging rating are matched to the build.

Portable USB-C displayDisplay system cable reference

Mac mini configuration

Portable display kit

A portable display and the cables needed for the chosen Mac mini. Final display model and connection are confirmed with the build.

Logitech MX Anywhere mouse referenceApple Magic Keyboard reference

Mac mini configuration

Mouse + keyboard

A compact keyboard and mouse for the rack-mounted computer, with final models agreed in your configuration.

Your configuration sets the packing list — The rack hardware is listed here. Microphone transmitters, capsules, bodypack receivers, earpieces, external antennas and batteries are supplied only in the quantities and regional variants agreed with your configuration. Software, stageboxes and a second computer are not implied. The native reference rack is 4U; an internal Mac mini build may need a different enclosure. Travel bags and cases are optional transport choices, not included by default.

Built around your act

Built for any performance

The connected band

Bring backing tracks and live vocal or instrument processing into a repeatable stage patch.

Hybrid ensembles

Combine live sources with software instruments, samples and cues in your selected Mac session.

Your monitor feed, ready

Keep the reference stereo in-ear transmitter connected to the monitor mix agreed for your performance.

Live band with vocals, guitar, bass, drums and keyboards
Illustrative performance setup; instruments and controllers are selected separately.

Portable by design

Rack to road

4U reference format. Plan a protective Peli case around the complete build.

01 / Peli case

Example CLR rack and accessories fitted inside a protective Peli case

Protection for the road

A fitted Peli case adds rigid protection, with an insert and accessory space planned for your complete rack.

Optional transport, configured to order. These drawings illustrate travel formats, not this rack’s exact insert or included accessories. An internal computer can change rack height and the available transport format. Final packed dimensions and weight are confirmed with your build. Airline cabin acceptance depends on the carrier’s current rules.

Choose your computer

A single computer runs the show. Choose your own external Mac laptop or a rack-mounted Mac mini; compatibility and the final chassis size are confirmed with the build.

External computerOne host
Your Mac laptop

One Mac laptop

Use your compatible laptop outside the rack. The configured charger and data cabling stay with the system; the laptop is supplied separately unless agreed.

Plan this computer setup

The rear patch

How it connects

  • Live microphones and instruments enter the RME-based processing and routing setup.
  • The Mac exchanges audio with the UCX II; outputs carry the agreed FOH, playback and monitoring feeds.
  • MIDI devices use the 5-pin DIN patch. Microphone reception and IEM transmission use their separate antenna paths.
Analog audio
MIC 1–2 · IN 3–7 · OUT 1–6. Routing and levels are set for your live inputs and playback session.
MIDI & wireless
MIDI IN / OUT: regular 5-pin DIN. Separate MIC and IEM antenna connections.
Computer & power
COMP · PD · AC IN. Host and charging cabling follow the selected computer.
Band-in-a-Box verified rear backplate outline showing connector placement and printed labels
Reference rear layout · Open the full-size backplate drawing ↗. Scroll horizontally to inspect the drawing on a small screen.

The drawing shows the reference connector layout, not every connection on each internal device. Final routing, cable types and regional equipment variants are confirmed for your build.

Suggested add-ons

Add what the show needs

Optional additions, not part of the packing list above. We confirm compatibility with your system.

Build yours

Tell us what your show needs

We’ll configure your Band-in-a-Box around your specific needs.

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