Mic storage for mobile recordists? - Page 2

syntax · 20th June 2010

I thought I'd dust off this thread with an SM7b question. Shure ships it in a cardboard box. What do you store your SM7 in?

DannyL · 20th June 2010

Mine came in a steel case. Hmmmm....

I would store it in a large ziploc baggie in a foam rubber cutout.

Be careful, the windscreen will deteriorate over time. A silica gel pack in the baggie will help.

Danny

medearis · 23rd June 2010

I have a decently sized 'pistol' case that had preforations in the foam.... all's I had to do was cut/remove the foam to fit each mic and VOILA!
Gotta say, it works like a charm.

henryrobinett · 23rd June 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Someone here recommended this to me a couple of years ago:

Twelve Hole ATA Microphone Case by SKB Cases

I've been very impressed.
-The lid holds a bunch of cables.
-The case seals really well when closed
-The latches are high-quality
-The open storage in the main compartment holds DIs and larger mics (ribbons, etc) that don't fit into the individual mic slots.

It's really much nice in person than than what you see in the picture.

Worth every penny.

Yes. That's what I use. I found mine on craigslist for something like $50. Then for spill over mics I have a case for computer and docs on a roller I got from Staples.

pkautzsch · 24th June 2010

CaseCAD Custom Foam Inserts for Hard-sided Carrying Cases - if you're in the US or Canada. Found this on German tonthemen.de Forum.

Bgreen · 24th June 2010

If you have a harbor Freight store close by, they have a decent foam pluck and pull case also. I've used these for a few years and they stand up well. Our local store has coupons all the time so you can grab these for $15 or so if you keep an eye out for their specials. The last one I picked up has 4 LD mics and 8 SD mics safely stored and I pack in two tascam DR-680's on top.

http://www.harborfreight.com/18-inch...ase-39196.html

philper · 25th June 2010

SKB 16 hole mic case, like the PA guys use. The expensive mics in their own cases mostly in the open section w/ the shockmounts. This has worked out very well for me--compact and fast. Not enough room for the SM7 though--that has to go in its own box.

Philip Perkins

WVUtubadude · 25th June 2010

I just got a trunk to keep cables and stuff in, and the company that makes the big trunk also makes smaller trunks that fit in the big ones. I picked one of those up and just put the cases that came with the mics in it. The only things not in a hard case are the 57s, and I am not worried about those at all.

23rd June 2010	#33
medearis Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 169	I have a decently sized 'pistol' case that had preforations in the foam.... all's I had to do was cut/remove the foam to fit each mic and VOILA! Gotta say, it works like a charm. __________________

24th June 2010	#35
pkautzsch Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 1,521	CaseCAD Custom Foam Inserts for Hard-sided Carrying Cases - if you're in the US or Canada. Found this on German tonthemen.de Forum. __________________ Microphones always make me sound louder and better! -- Guitar Girl

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20th June 2010	#31
syntax Gear addict Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 473	I thought I'd dust off this thread with an SM7b question. Shure ships it in a cardboard box. What do you store your SM7 in?

20th June 2010	#32
DannyL Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Sao Paulo Posts: 283	Mine came in a steel case. Hmmmm.... I would store it in a large ziploc baggie in a foam rubber cutout. Be careful, the windscreen will deteriorate over time. A silica gel pack in the baggie will help. Danny

24th June 2010	#36
Bgreen Gear nut Joined: Jan 2010 Location: bumblefart, PA Posts: 114	If you have a harbor Freight store close by, they have a decent foam pluck and pull case also. I've used these for a few years and they stand up well. Our local store has coupons all the time so you can grab these for $15 or so if you keep an eye out for their specials. The last one I picked up has 4 LD mics and 8 SD mics safely stored and I pack in two tascam DR-680's on top. http://www.harborfreight.com/18-inch...ase-39196.html

25th June 2010	#37
philper Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco area Posts: 2,422	SKB 16 hole mic case, like the PA guys use. The expensive mics in their own cases mostly in the open section w/ the shockmounts. This has worked out very well for me--compact and fast. Not enough room for the SM7 though--that has to go in its own box. Philip Perkins

25th June 2010	#38
WVUtubadude Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2009 Location: West Virginia/Pennsylvania Posts: 904	I just got a trunk to keep cables and stuff in, and the company that makes the big trunk also makes smaller trunks that fit in the big ones. I picked one of those up and just put the cases that came with the mics in it. The only things not in a hard case are the 57s, and I am not worried about those at all.