Solved cases for mics.?

[EpiSGpl8r]

are there any mic cases that hold just 2 or 3 mics i don't need one with 12 or 45 i'm not the dave matthews band. I've been quite dissapointed with all the places i have checked selling them for so many mics. Also if you do find a good case how do you make a nice clean lookin cut out to put your mic in?

 

[littledog]

SKB makes one for six mics. I don't know if anyone makes one for just three - but no reason you can't make one. Just get a small briefcase or some other suitable container (cosmetic case, etc.) and some foam and cut out the shape of your mics in the foam.

 

[darrin_h2000]

gun cases make super mike cases, talk about beating swords into plowshares.

 

[Richard Monroe]

I use Road Ready airline cases w/ "pick foam" so you can make them in any shape. They come in various sizes, and are a heavily marked-up item at Guitar Center, which means you can talk them down quite a bit if you work at it. I'll say this- they do not die.-Richie

 

[savageblues]

Here in Canada we have a Home Depot like outfit called Building Box. They sell the 'aluminum' looking hard-shell cases with felted interiors (including a few partitions). I bought some foam from the local fabric depot and cut to my preference. I carry 2 ECM8000, 57, 58 and my MXL V67G including shock mount and all mic stand holders in a compact case. The only thing I worry about is foam dust. This was a heavy duty and inexpensive way to solve my mic transport issues.

Also, I like those stackable plastic bins with interlocking lids for cords and other stuff when transporting.

I long since organized all my gear with good cases (all my Guitar gear as well). Its the ONLY way to travel.

 

[Sky Pilot]

I would recommend going to a Lowe's store (or hardware store) if you have one near you, and going to the tool box section, and looking for the Aluminum Tool Cases they have.

The cases at Lowe's look just like the "pro" cases sold for $100 US & over, but when on sale, we picked them up for 24.99 each.
They have the foam inserts you can shape to fit anything that fits inside. They are the same size as a breif case, just a little thicker.

We house our studios mics and video gear / cameras in them. Nothing leaves the studio unless it's inside one. Trust me, it's a steal of a deal.

Sky Pilot

 

[ZPphreak]

I picked 4 up of those cases at Lowes for 18 bucks each. I'll live and die by these cases. do an ebay search for "aluminum case" and you'll not be dissapointed. the same case goes on there for around 30 bucks. it's up to you. but yes, the case is extremely versatile. I used one to hold my mic cables and mixer, and in another i used the included partitions to create an adaptor/small cable/shockmount tote-case. and I cut out the foam with scissors to make a mic case. If you want to avoid foam dust, leave your mics in their slim zipper pouches or get some small silk or nylon draw-cord bags for them. At the present time all my mics fit in there. I just leave the mics that have their own cases out. These cases stand up to strain too. I just wouldn't jump on it.

-Brent

 

[Klaatu]

Another vote for the Lowe's cases. I have one I use just for mics, one for my bass accessories (pedals, cables, straps, etc.) and one for my "studio-in-a-box." Perfect for all of them.

 

[dtb]

damn guys, not to change the subject, but I retired from Lowe's in 1999 after 25 years. It's good to know they have something for everyone now. I've got to check those cases out myself.

dtb

 

[Michael Jones]

Yep.
Go for the cases at Lowe's.
As far as cutting out the foam, that's a tough one.
You can try squishing it between 2 pieces of posterboard, with your outline for the mike drawn on the top piece, then cut through the board and the foam in one pass with a REALLY SHARP utility knife.
That seems to work best.
Or, you could draw the mike outline on the foam and try cutting it out with an electric knife. Works, but its hard to keep it "square" or "perpendicular" thru 3 or 4 inches of foam.

 

[Sky Pilot]

Regarding cutting the foam in the Lowe's cases...

My cases came with a perforated bottom foam piece with
tiny square increments. It allows you to remove just
enough foam squares for custom fitting of whatever you want
to put in them.

Absolutley not cutting required & looks great. The only tip
I would give is, save the squares you pull out, because you
may want to use the pattern you removed, cut its height down
to 1/2" or so, and re-insert it to have foam padding underneath
your mic or whatever.

Sky Pilot

 

[freshmattyp]

Try putting the foam in the freezer for a couple of hours. Then use a new utility knife blade or a razor blade. The sharper the better.

 

[darrin_h2000]

I remember posting about my Lowes case after I bought mine for 18 bucks last spring, I hope I helped some of you to find yours.

Im in the market for one now that I can put my Akai DPS16 in along with my yamaha MLA7 mic pre.

 

[Jburn34]

Get the LOWE's case!!!!!

Also, like was previously mentioned....got to Wal-mart or Target and get some 7 dollar handgun cases. I put my dynamic mics in those.

 

[Michael Jones]

Regarding cutting the foam in the Lowe's cases...

My cases came with a perforated bottom foam piece with
tiny square increments. It allows you to remove just
enough foam squares for custom fitting of whatever you want
to put in them.
Sky Pilot

Lucky you!

The freezer bit sounds like a good idea.

 

[EpiSGpl8r]

it just occured to me to go to lowe's.......lol actually i was just at lowes and they didn't have what i wanted the one's you guys are talking about are they aluminum looking?

 

[Michael Jones]

They are aluminum.
I actually got mine at Home depot.
And I found them in the tool box section. They're marketed as tool boxes for like electronics technicians or car stereo installers.

 

[littledog]

If you want to REALLY go all out on a case, check out the Pelican brand cases. They are indestructible, airtight and waterproof. A lot of people use them for photographic equipment, and divers use them as well - so they can be found in camera and scuba shops, among others. Gene Lawson ships his mics in them.

 

[darrin_h2000]

Under water?

 

[ZPphreak]

Re: Underwater?

Yes,

If you need ULTIMATE protection you must go with Pellican cases. They are water tight and feature a pressure release valve for safe depresurization and opening of the case. they are made of high density plastics. You will mostly see them in use as video camera and other film equipment cases however, they are multipurpose cases.
I KNEW that that bit of useless knowledge would come in handy ;-)

-Brent