Pelican Cases

[mdbeh]

I'm interested in getting some of these to carry mics. It looks like I have three basic options for the foam--custom molding, solid foam, or 'pick and pluck', which seems to be a sort of modular system.

Does anyone have suggestions for what to get? Custom seems like a bit of overkill, and I'd worry that pick and pluck wouldn't be flexible enough. So I've been leaning towards the solid foam insert, which I would cut up myself. (?)

I've never used one of these things, though, so I'd love to hear people's experiences.

[Tim Halligan]

If you are going to transport your mics out of their cases, then get the custom insert. The solid foam and the pick n pluck degrade over time and your mics may ingest the particles...which isn't healthy. If you are using mic cases, then pick n pluck is the way to go. It's a very flexible system.

Cheers,
Tim

[Rab]

These are great cases. I've always gone with "pick and pluck". I haven't had any particular problems with the inserts falling apart.

[dave-G]

...what Rab said...

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[Remoteness]

Pick & pluck foam works very well when you don't have the time to do it right.

If you want to go custom and do it yourself, get some foam and cut away...

An electric carving knife is the best way to go (if you don't have the correct foam cutting device). One more thing, consider using an ordinary hole saw when cutting out circles in foam. You know, the ones you place on your drill. Just one thing to remember when using a hole saw -- run the drill in reverse so you don't mess up the foam. The saw's teeth will rip your foam when used in forward motion.

[fifthcircle]

When I've used the "pick n' pluck" foam in these cases, I generally try to keep the mics in plastic bags (with some silica gel to keep things dry). You'll find that if you leave the case open on gigs, etc... that you can get a lot of dust trapped inside the foam.

Most of the time, I'll use a pelian case and put the microphones in it while housed in their original case...

--Ben

[Coolstuff]

Pelican cases are very rugged and waterproof too. The pick & pluck foam is high quality, high density and holds up very well if you don't cut it too thin. There is an optional padded divider set for most sizes that you arrange yourself.

Their web site http://pelican.com has good pic & info.

ATS Communications (http:ATSComms.com) has good prices, but they don't post them so you'll have to call them.

[Bob Olhsson]

My 14 year old Pelicans show no signs of the foam deteriorating.

[LMCASES]

Pelican cases are great, lifetime warranty and really light weight. A word to the wise, use PE foam instead of a soft ester or worse....ether foam. PE is a denser more open cell foam that wont degrade as fast as soft foam. It also wont hold water like a sponge that is inherent of soft foams. Im not really a fan of Pick N Pluck, it falls apart really quick. If your in a hurry and thats the only option, then it rocks. However, if your looking for a long term fix, get a custom insert. Check out this mic case we made for a customer, not trying to sell anyone anything...its worth a look as food for thought.

http://blog.lmcases.com/2010/05/cust...1550-mic-case/