transporting gear tips

[dstole]

My first post. Can't believe it took so long to find this place. I am rather new to all of this, and living in Japan I find it hard to find information that I can read and use...so all your tips are very welcome

So, this past weekend I was set to record some guitar tracks for an upcoming project. The guitarist wanted to just lay down some ruff ideas and I wanted to test some new mics. I decided to bring my 828 and a compressor. I have a presonus LX in the 3 rack as well, and have no time to pull it out. Computer, hard drive, mics, cables...see where this is heading...

Well, turns out I have to walk about a Km to the train station. Transfer a few times, and hike it another Km. This stuff was heavy!!

So I am wondering about a roller? Will sticking the rack case on a metal cage with wheels cause any damage to the gear or mics? I am worried about vibration from the road, but then think it can't be too different fromsound vibration in the studio can it? Sorry, like I said, new to this.

If that was a dumb question, feel free to tell me so, but also mention why?

Thanks folks. I look forward to being around more and learning lots. From what I have read and heard so far, there is an amazing talent pool here.

Leon

[Remoteness]

Leon,

Welcome to the Remote Possibilties forum!
I can't believe it took me so long to answer your post.
As a new member, I want you to get all you can get out of this forum.
Remember to set your viewing options so you can see all the posts from the beginning.

Sticking your rack case on a metal cage with wheels shouldn't cause any damage if it is strong enough to handle your rack and attached properly. Is your rack an ATA style rack or a studio rack? I do not recommend carting your studio rack around without placing it into another case.

If vibration and bad handling is an issue consider getting a case that is designed for the road. There are many options. Search the remote forum files and I'm sure you will find other threads about this topic.

I'm looking forward in seeing more of your posts. Again welcome to the talent pool.

I hope this helped!