Collection: Processor Accessories

Processor Accessories: What to Know

Processor accessories keep your outboard gear protected, powered cleanly, and integrated into your signal chain. This category covers protective covers for hardware units, power conditioners that eliminate noise and voltage spikes, rack mounting kits, breakout cables, and specialized adapters. Studio engineers use these to build reliable signal paths. Live sound techs depend on them to protect expensive compressors and EQs during transport. Bedroom producers need them when adding their first hardware compressor or EQ to a software-based rig. These aren't glamorous purchases, but they determine how long your processors last and how clean your audio stays.

What to Look For

Power conditioning matters more than most people think. SurgeX units filter out voltage spikes and RF interference that can introduce noise into your audio path. Look for models with enough outlets for your current rack plus room to grow. For protective covers, Decksaver makes custom-fit polycarbonate shells for specific processor models, check compatibility before ordering. Rack mounting kits should match your processor's width (1U, 2U) and include proper hardware. If you're connecting processors with unbalanced outputs to balanced inputs, you need impedance-matching adapters, not just cable converters. Breakout cables for multi-channel units should maintain proper shielding. For remote control accessories, verify protocol compatibility: some processors use MIDI, others use proprietary control voltages or digital protocols.

Top Brands

SurgeX builds power conditioners used in professional studios and broadcast facilities. Decksaver makes the protective covers you see on gear in touring rigs and high-end production rooms.

Shop Processor Accessories at Blackout Audio

Your hardware processors are investments. Protecting them from power surges, dust, and transport damage extends their working life by years. A clean power supply also means cleaner audio, you'll hear the difference in your noise floor. These accessories integrate your outboard gear properly into hybrid setups where analog and digital paths meet. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada. Browse the full range online and contact our team with technical questions about compatibility.