Gator Rack Bag

WVUtubadude · 15th January 2010

Can anyone comment on the Gator rack bags? I am looking for something to transport about 3 1U pieces of gear for my portable recording rig. I baby my equipment, so hardcore durable isnt really necessary.

mixedupsteve · 16th January 2010

I have a 4 RU bag. It's pretty rugged and has a nice large pocket on the side. The only thing I dont like is the smallish rear opening.

WVUtubadude · 16th January 2010

How small? Small enough to make making connections annoying, or just not as wide open as a full blown case?

Byll · 16th January 2010

I own a 2RU unit. The back opens via zipper... While it would be nice to have full width and height access, it is certainly enough of an opening to make necessary connections. And we make a lot of connections, as the bag contains an 8 channel mic preamp, with direct outs, and a mic splitter.

Quality of the Gator bag is good, and it is good looking enough not to scare off clients every now and then, when we have to patch in into a device in the control room...

Best.
Byll

dannygold · 16th January 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixedupsteve

The only thing I dont like is the smallish rear opening.

No comment.

WVUtubadude · 16th January 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Byll

and it is good looking enough not to scare off clients every now and then

Thats good. It beats my alternative method of carting stuff around in their original boxes and a rather large duffel bag. haha.

bengl3rt · 16th January 2010

Yep! I have the 4RU one and did not take a car to school with me, so I end up walking to gigs here in Boston, rolling it along the sidewalk. It has withstood two years of this! Even keeps my stuff dry in the rain. Highly recommended.

mixedupsteve · 16th January 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by WVUtubadude

How small? Small enough to make making connections annoying, or just not as wide open as a full blown case?

Not really bad. My interface and pres are shallow so they're up in there a ways and it's hard to see and slightly hard to get to sometimes. Nothings perfect though. I didn't get the one with wheels on it BTW but thats a nice feature.
I like these too.
Studio Flyer Portable Studio Rack by SKB Cases

GZsound · 19th January 2010

I have been looking for an eight space rack case and interestingly enough, a got a catalogue in the mail today from a company called Hybrid Cases.

They have some amazing prices on all kinds of cases..

I am in no way affiliated with them and have never bought anything from them..but their stuff looks worth checking out.

Hybrid Cases

**Remoteness** · 19th January 2010

I only speak from my experience....

I avoid Hybrid cases.
I purchased six cases from them based on a catalog that was attached to one of the audio magazines.

Buyer beware:

They were difficult to deal with on a few levels.
From my experience the quality of their work is pretty poor at best.
We had to put in a couple of hours of work and materials into each case to make them road worthy.
They kept trying to contact me for more business; I mean, like a few times a day at times. I had just about had enough when they called my cell phone soliciting more work, so I finally answered their call. When the guy ask me why we haven't called them for more cases, I replied that I was not happy with the workmanship. Instead of saying, "Oh, I'm sorry, is there anything we can do to change your mind" or something to that affect they just hung up the phone.
There's a list of folks that have similar problems and issues with this company.

GZsound · 19th January 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remoteness

I only speak from my experience....

I avoid Hybrid cases.
I purchased six cases from them based on a catalog that was attached to one of the audio magazines.

Buyer beware:

They were difficult to deal with on a few levels.
From my experience the quality of their work is pretty poor at best.
We had to put in a couple of hours of work and materials into each case to make them road worthy.
They kept trying to contact me for more business; I mean, like a few times a day at times. I had just about had enough when they called my cell phone soliciting more work, so I finally answered their call. When the guy ask me why we haven't called them for more cases, I replied that I was not happy with the workmanship. Instead of saying, "Oh, I'm sorry, is there anything we can do to change your mind" or something to that affect they just hung up the phone.
There's a list of folks that have similar problems and issues with this company.

Thanks, that's good to know.

Brings up the old addage: If it sounds too good to be true..it probably is.

avebr · 19th January 2010

I have three Gator GR-2L (Standard Audio Rack - 2 U), and two SKB 8 U.

Gators are rugged enough for my transportation needs and can be stacked. They fit easily behind each frontseat of many middle-sized cars!

It's great to have one empty at hand, so if I need to bring one or two devices for a session, it's really easy.

If you compare their materials to SKB, Gator surely is cheaper and a bit less strong - but not that much.

But none of them are enough for 'throw-in-the-truck' kind of transportation...

all the best,
ave.

15th January 2010	#1
WVUtubadude Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2009 Location: West Virginia/Pennsylvania Posts: 904 Thread Starter	Gator Rack Bag Can anyone comment on the Gator rack bags? I am looking for something to transport about 3 1U pieces of gear for my portable recording rig. I baby my equipment, so hardcore durable isnt really necessary.

16th January 2010	#2
mixedupsteve Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Chestertown MD USA Posts: 969	I have a 4 RU bag. It's pretty rugged and has a nice large pocket on the side. The only thing I dont like is the smallish rear opening. __________________ Steve

19th January 2010	#9
GZsound Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 958	I have been looking for an eight space rack case and interestingly enough, a got a catalogue in the mail today from a company called Hybrid Cases. They have some amazing prices on all kinds of cases.. I am in no way affiliated with them and have never bought anything from them..but their stuff looks worth checking out. Hybrid Cases __________________ Mark G.

19th January 2010	#10
Remoteness Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 7,405	I only speak from my experience.... I avoid Hybrid cases. I purchased six cases from them based on a catalog that was attached to one of the audio magazines. Buyer beware: They were difficult to deal with on a few levels. From my experience the quality of their work is pretty poor at best. We had to put in a couple of hours of work and materials into each case to make them road worthy. They kept trying to contact me for more business; I mean, like a few times a day at times. I had just about had enough when they called my cell phone soliciting more work, so I finally answered their call. When the guy ask me why we haven't called them for more cases, I replied that I was not happy with the workmanship. Instead of saying, "Oh, I'm sorry, is there anything we can do to change your mind" or something to that affect they just hung up the phone. There's a list of folks that have similar problems and issues with this company. __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network What about my Facebook Profile? Remoteness on Myspace

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16th January 2010	#4
Byll Gear addict Joined: Jul 2006 Location: South Eastern PA Posts: 301	I own a 2RU unit. The back opens via zipper... While it would be nice to have full width and height access, it is certainly enough of an opening to make necessary connections. And we make a lot of connections, as the bag contains an 8 channel mic preamp, with direct outs, and a mic splitter. Quality of the Gator bag is good, and it is good looking enough not to scare off clients every now and then, when we have to patch in into a device in the control room... Best. Byll

16th January 2010	#7
bengl3rt Gear nut Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 96 1 Review written	Yep! I have the 4RU one and did not take a car to school with me, so I end up walking to gigs here in Boston, rolling it along the sidewalk. It has withstood two years of this! Even keeps my stuff dry in the rain. Highly recommended.

19th January 2010	#12
avebr Gear maniac Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Posts: 182	I have three Gator GR-2L (Standard Audio Rack - 2 U), and two SKB 8 U. Gators are rugged enough for my transportation needs and can be stacked. They fit easily behind each frontseat of many middle-sized cars! It's great to have one empty at hand, so if I need to bring one or two devices for a session, it's really easy. If you compare their materials to SKB, Gator surely is cheaper and a bit less strong - but not that much. But none of them are enough for 'throw-in-the-truck' kind of transportation... all the best, ave.