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A multi-media workstation having a master rail system for permitting horizontal adjustment of the various components of the workstation. The workstation generally includes a console having a work surface and a master rail system for supporting various audiovisual equipment. The master rail system in

A multi-media workstation having a master rail system for permitting horizontal adjustment of the various components of the workstation. The workstation generally includes a console having a work surface and a master rail system for supporting various audiovisual equipment. The master rail system includes a rail extrusion connecting at least two frames and having a longitudinal slot formed in at least one of its surfaces. The various components of the workstation each include a finger engaged in the longitudinal slot of the rail extrusion, wherein the component is able to be horizontally translated along a length of the rail extrusion.

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1. A multi-media workstation comprising:at least two vertical frames having an upper mounting surface thereon; a first rail extrusion mounted to said mounting surface of said vertical frames and connecting said frames, said first rail extrusion including an upper surface, a lateral surface and a lon

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A multi-media workstation comprising:at least two vertical frames having an upper mounting surface thereon; a first rail extrusion mounted to said mounting surface of said vertical frames and connecting said frames, said first rail extrusion including an upper surface, a lateral surface and a longitudinal slot formed in at least one of said upper and lateral surfaces; a second rail extrusion having an upper surface and a longitudinal slot formed in said upper surface, said second rail extrusion being mounted to said mounting surface of said vertical frames and connecting said frames such that said upper surface of said second rail extrusion is disposed at a downward angle with respect to said upper surface of said first rail extrusion; a desktop unit having a finger engaged in said longitudinal slot of said first rail extrusion, wherein said desktop unit is able to be horizontally translated along a length of said first rail extrusion; and a console box for supporting a first piece of audiovisual equipment, said console box having a finger engaged in said longitudinal slot of said second rail extrusion, wherein said console box is able to be horizontally translated along a length of said second extrusion. 2. A multi-media workstation as defined in claim 1, further comprising a bracket assembly connected between said first and second rail extrusions.3. A multi-media workstation as defined in claim 2, wherein said bracket assembly comprises a flat panel extending between said first and second rail extrusions and at least one bracket for supporting said flat panel.4. A multi-media workstation as defined in claim 3, wherein said flat panel encloses a cavity between said first rail extrusion, said second rail extrusion and said vertical frames for containing electrical wiring for said workstation therein.5. A multi-media workstation as defined in claim 4, wherein said flat panel includes at least one grommet opening for accessing said electrical wiring contained within said cavity.6. A multi-media workstation as defined in claim 1, wherein said desktop unit comprises a work surface and at least two desktop brackets for supporting said work surface, said desktop brackets each including a finger engaged in said longitudinal slot of said first rail extrusion.7. A multi-media workstation as defined in claim 1, wherein said longitudinal slots in said first and second rail extrusions are T-shaped.8. A multi-media workstation as defined in claim 1, wherein said first rail extrusion includes a second longitudinal slot formed in one of said upper and lateral surfaces and wherein said workstation further comprises a support stand for supporting a second piece of workstation equipment, said support stand having a finger engaged in said second longitudinal slot of said first rail extrusion, wherein said support stand is able to be horizontally translated along a length of said first rail extrusion.9. A multi-media workstation comprising:at least two vertical frames having an upper mounting surface thereon; a rail extrusion mounted to said mounting surface of said vertical frames and connecting said frames, said rail extrusion including a first portion having an upper surface, a lateral surface and a longitudinal slot formed in at least one of said upper and lateral surfaces and a second portion having an upper surface and a longitudinal slot formed in said upper surface, said upper surface of said second portion being formed at a downward angle with respect to said upper surface of said first portion; a desktop unit having a finger engaged in said longitudinal slot of said first portion of said rail extrusion, wherein said desktop unit is able to be horizontally translated along a length of said first portion of said rail extrusion; and a console box for supporting a first piece of audiovisual equipment, said console box having a finger engaged in said longitudinal slot of said second portion of said rail extrusion, wherein said console box is able to be horizontally translated along a length of said second portion of said rail extrusion. 10. A multi-media workstation as defined in claim 9, wherein said rail extrusion further comprises a web portion connecting said first and second portions.11. A multi-media workstation as defined in claim 10, wherein said web portion includes at least one longitudinal cavity formed therein for containing electrical wiring for said workstation.12. A multi-media workstation as defined in claim 1, wherein said web portion includes at least one grommet opening for accessing said electrical wiring contained within said cavity.13. A multi-media workstation as defined in claim 9, wherein said desktop unit comprises a work surface and at least two desktop brackets for supporting said work surface, said desktop brackets each including a finger engaged in said longitudinal slot of said first portion of said rail extrusion.14. A multi-media workstation as defined in claim 9, wherein said longitudinal slots in said first and second portions of said rail extrusion are T-shaped.15. A multi-media workstation as defined in claim 9, wherein said first portion of said rail extrusion includes a second longitudinal slot formed in one of said upper and lateral surfaces and wherein said workstation further comprises a support stand for supporting a second piece of workstation equipment, said support stand having a finger engaged in said second longitudinal slot of said first portion of said rail extrusion wherein said support stand is able to be horizontally translated along a length of said rail extrusion.