To or to not shockproof for this specific gear

Laozi · 6th January 2012

I'm ordering a rack case for some pres and interface.

Will stay in the studio most of the time, but will be loaded in a van and moved for a 6 hour trip every four months or so.

Also an option for a thicker (3/8) shell for just +$20. Will probably add that. Still waiting to hear what the shockproofing costs.

Just not sure how fragile the insides of this gear really are.

Fletcher · 6th January 2012

The gear itself isn't all that terribly fragile... but a shock mounted case is an excellent idea. As it seems your gear will be living in the lunchbox in your studio as well as doing some traveling - with a shock mounted case you can [usually - be sure to double check] pull the cases insert out of the case which will house your frame... this configuration will take up less space in your studio than a "non-shock mounted" case... and give you extra protection when you do travel.

Win - win in my world... but as always, YMMV.

PS - yes, absolutely go with the heaviest case material you can!! It will add YEARS to the life of the actual road case.

Peace

John Willett · 6th January 2012

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Originally Posted by Fletcher

PS - yes, absolutely go with the heaviest case material you can!! It will add YEARS to the life of the actual road case.

Personally I go for rigidised aluminium cases - much lighter than wooden ones and very tough.

Laozi · 7th January 2012

Definitely a win-win. Great idea.

6th January 2012	#1
Laozi Gear Head Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 71 Thread Starter	To or to not shockproof I'm ordering a rack case for some pres and interface. Will stay in the studio most of the time, but will be loaded in a van and moved for a 6 hour trip every four months or so. Also an option for a thicker (3/8) shell for just +$20. Will probably add that. Still waiting to hear what the shockproofing costs. Just not sure how fragile the insides of this gear really are.

6th January 2012	#2
Fletcher member no 666 Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 10,110	The gear itself isn't all that terribly fragile... but a shock mounted case is an excellent idea. As it seems your gear will be living in the lunchbox in your studio as well as doing some traveling - with a shock mounted case you can [usually - be sure to double check] pull the cases insert out of the case which will house your frame... this configuration will take up less space in your studio than a "non-shock mounted" case... and give you extra protection when you do travel. Win - win in my world... but as always, YMMV. PS - yes, absolutely go with the heaviest case material you can!! It will add YEARS to the life of the actual road case. Peace __________________ CN Fletcher Professional Affiliations: R/E/P Professional Recording Engineer and Producer forums - serious hobbyists welcome SoundPure.com mwagener wrote on Sat, 11 September 2004 14:33 We are selling emotions, there are no emotions in a grid Roscoe Ambel once said: Pro-Tools is to audio what fluorescent is to light

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7th January 2012	#4
Laozi Gear Head Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 71 Thread Starter	Definitely a win-win. Great idea.