# CQ-12/18 Mount on sliding rack shelf? **URL:** \ **Category:** CQ General Discussions\ **Created:** [30 April 2025 14:57 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-12-18-mount-on-sliding-rack-shelf/26612 "2025-04-30T14:57:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Toshea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e79b87/32.png) [@Toshea](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Toshea)\ **Post date:** [30 April 2025 14:57 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-12-18-mount-on-sliding-rack-shelf/26612/1 "2025-04-30T14:57:03Z")
Hey everyone, hoping to not have to use 6-7 spaces in a 10u case to mount the CQ12 so I’m considering mounting it with velcro to a sliding shelf…has anyone done this yet and could share pics or frustrations in mounting that way? Can I realistically get away with using 3u of space including cables permanently connected? Thanks in advance! ---
**Author:** ![Toshea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e79b87/32.png) [@Toshea](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Toshea)\ **Post date:** [30 April 2025 15:41 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-12-18-mount-on-sliding-rack-shelf/26612/2 "2025-04-30T15:41:07Z")
Also, I don’t want to invest yet in a new case with mixer mount on top. I have an existing vertical 10u case ---
**Author:** ![TwoFingerGreg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9fc29f/32.png) [@TwoFingerGreg](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/TwoFingerGreg)\ **Post date:** [16 May 2025 18:30 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-12-18-mount-on-sliding-rack-shelf/26612/3 "2025-05-16T18:30:46Z")
Here’s my CQ-12 mounted to a sliding 1U drawer in a SKB 4U case. I drilled holes in the tray and attached the mixer using the threaded holes in the bottom of the CQ. Uses 3U of rack space but less if you turn the tray upside down. ![IMG_0365](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/allenheathdigitalcommunity/original/2X/7/7fe0514093ec5db8a8d8b0896635f152853c5a86.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![James\_Lomas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.allen-heath.com/james_lomas/32/9119_2.png) [@James\_Lomas](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/James_Lomas)\ **Post date:** [25 August 2026 12:15 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-12-18-mount-on-sliding-rack-shelf/26612/4 "2026-08-25T12:15:15Z")
Hey this is brilliant. Where did you buy the sliding tray from? ---
**Author:** ![timot](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.allen-heath.com/timot/32/5509_2.png) [@timot](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/timot)\ **Post date:** [25 August 2026 16:35 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-12-18-mount-on-sliding-rack-shelf/26612/5 "2026-08-25T16:35:19Z")
James, just “google” Rack Mount Sliding Tray and you will be presented with many options… ---
**Author:** ![Dave54](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.allen-heath.com/dave54/32/8755_2.png) [@Dave54](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Dave54)\ **Post date:** [25 August 2026 17:01 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-12-18-mount-on-sliding-rack-shelf/26612/6 "2026-08-25T17:01:15Z")
Look in to right angle cables to get a bit more room. ---
**Author:** ![TwoFingerGreg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9fc29f/32.png) [@TwoFingerGreg](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/TwoFingerGreg)\ **Post date:** [25 August 2026 17:50 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-12-18-mount-on-sliding-rack-shelf/26612/7 "2026-08-25T17:50:56Z")
James- here is a link to the sliding drawer I used. OSP RS1U-SLIDER Universal Flat 1 Space Sliding Shelf > **[open prime modal](https://www.amazon.com/clp/B07N1WH4CQ)** > > Amazon.com - OSP RS1U-SLIDER Universal Flat 1 Space Sliding Shelf ---
**Author:** ![Blake\_Ordonez](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.allen-heath.com/blake_ordonez/32/9295_2.png) [@Blake\_Ordonez](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Blake_Ordonez)\ **Post date:** [30 September 2026 20:53 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-12-18-mount-on-sliding-rack-shelf/26612/8 "2026-09-30T20:53:39Z")
I’ve got a large cheeseplate that spans thans the mixer, my question is, how did you mount it? What size screws?