About the Juice Goose JGJR Power Distribution Center for 19" Rack Systems
The Juice Goose JGJR is a professional-grade power distribution center designed to deliver clean, reliable, and organized AC power within standard 19-inch equipment racks for demanding audio, video, and broadcast applications. This unit distinguishes itself by offering isolated outlet banks, a feature intended to minimize ground loop interference and noise that can degrade signal quality in sensitive analog and digital audio systems. It functions by taking a single high-amperage AC input and distributing it across multiple outlet groups that are electrically isolated from each other, helping to prevent hum and buzz caused by differences in ground potential between interconnected pieces of gear. This makes it particularly valuable in recording studios, mobile broadcast trucks, and high-end AV installations where signal purity is paramount.
Constructed with a rugged steel chassis, the JGJR is built for both touring and permanent installation durability. Beyond isolation, it typically incorporates robust RFI/EMI filtering and high-level surge protection to safeguard expensive equipment from power line noise and transient voltage spikes. The front panel usually includes individual circuit breakers or switches for each isolated bank, allowing for segmented power control and convenient reset capability. The unit’s design emphasizes clean power delivery with low impedance, ensuring stable voltage supply even under heavy loads from amplifiers and processing equipment.
Installation involves mounting the unit in a rack and connecting it to a dedicated, properly rated AC circuit. By consolidating and intelligently distributing power from a single source, the Juice Goose JGJR eliminates the need for multiple disparate power strips, reduces cable clutter, and creates a superior power foundation for a professional equipment rack. Its combination of isolation, filtration, and robust construction addresses the core power-related issues that system integrators and engineers face, making it a critical component for achieving noise-free system performance.