Foam and suitcase = perfect mic case

[tubedude]

I went to Ft Lauderdale a few weeks ago and bought a $20 flight bag (with the wheels and retractable
handle) from Walmart,
When I got backhome, I started searching for some of that high density black foam that the mics are often packed in.
Finally found some.
I cut it to size (sharp razor blade works like a charm) and then made an outline of all my mics with a marker on the foam. I then cut out the outline and scooped out the middle area so that it fits in there nice and deep and snug. If you try this, outline one side of the mic and the top and bottom, and then roll it slighty over
towards the 1st sides line before tracing the final side. This insures that it fits nice and snug. I suggest practicing on a spare piece before taking a chance at ruining you 1st piece. Place
your mics out where you want them to get a good layout, too.
I cut out a second piece to put over the top that is just thick enough to cause pressure when the top is zipped up, so that the mics have no chance of coming free in transit.
Looks real professional, too.
Good luck.

 

[darrin_h2000]

I bought an alluminum flight case 6"x14"x20" for 18 bucks on closeout at the Lowes hardware and It came with a foam deal that came out in small cubes that made a killer mic case and its air tight so just throw in some silica gel pacs and store them inside.

 

[tubedude]

Excellent. I have 10 mics and counting, so I need more space than that. This thing is almost too small. Think I'll double layer the mics.

 

[Beezoboy]

Got a digital camera?? Why don't you post a couple pics. Pleez?

Beezoboy

 

[darrin_h2000]

forgive my shitty camera.

 

[darrin_h2000]

oops

 

[darrin_h2000]

more

 

[darrin_h2000]

sorry bout that, I had some pics for the building and display forum.

 

[Scooter B]

Tube Dude,

I did the Lowes deal too but I only have 4 mic's so far...it works great.

How did you do the bottom of the cut out where the mic rests against?

Does it come out kind of rough hacked out or is there a way to smooth out the bottom? I don't think it matters much for mic protection purposes but it is nice to have a clean looking product in the end.

I have noticed that some of the transducers we receive at work have basically a three layer "sandwich" approach with the foam.

The bottom and top layers are flat and smooth but the middle layer has a straight edge cut out of the transducer but somehow they glue the bottom and middle layers together...you have to look close to tell that they are two seperate pieces.

This seems like they simplist way to get a good professional look but I am not sure what kind of glue you would use. Some kinds of glues melt that foam stuff!

 

[Slackmaster2K]

I did something similar using an old briefcase. I think all the materials came from a local fabric/craft shop. I just used some of the densest foam I could find and some really nice tight smooth fabric over the top of it (rayon or something)....I was worried about small particles from the foam getting in the mics. The we just used some pretty standard fabric glue to glue the foam & fabric. Oh, it helps to have a wife to help you out I would definately recommend a craft type sewing store over a hardware store for this type of project (just for the employee help).

Here's a pic (minus one 603 that has yet to be purchased). Not the best pic sorry...the white stuff around the edges of the case isn't really there:

http://www.slackmaster2000.com/images/mic_case.jpg

Slackmaster 2000

 

[darrin_h2000]

Case Open with 7 mics and room for 2 more

 

[darrin_h2000]

better light

 

[Scooter B]

Darren and Slackmaster,

They both look very nice and some nice mic's inside.

Slackmaster...the fabric is a really pro touch and none too slack despite your alledged mastering of slackdom and it awnsers my concerns about "finishing" the foam to prevent pieces from tearing off etc.

 

[cordura21]

you know what would be cool, and I am taking the risk of being called a nerd and I don't care?

A wood box with foam inside to hold the mics with the size of standard rack mountable gear, with some "screws-in" (how do you call that in english, a male screw connector?)

It doesn't need to be as high as a briefcase, just high as the mics. Or less if you have them sideways. Of course it'll be useful if you have free rackspace and few mics.

Cheers, Andrés

 

[darrin_h2000]

YOU NERDBOY!!!!

 

[darrin_h2000]

Doesnt Lint from the fabric cocern you too?

 

[Slackmaster2K]

The fabric I used is a total synthetic...almost plastic in nature... like the crap they make bridesmaid dresses out of kinda. No lint possible.

Slackmaster 2000

 

[cordura21]

The Nerd's Microphone Box (tm)

here it is, take a look...

 

[Scooter B]

Nerd Mic Box

If you build it they will come.

LOL


Hopefully the "Field of Dreams" movie made it to Argentina.


But then do you really want bus loads of nerds over running your property?

 

[cordura21]

Where is my batbelt when I need it? I could put all my mics, plus a level meter, a DI box, and of course my HP calculator and lots of pencils. And tape, you always need tape for proper labeling!