Hard Case for 2-Frame - suggestions?
Hard Case for 2-Frame - suggestions?
Anyone have a good solution for Bugs on the go? My current method is wrapping the 2-Frame in a bath towel for extra cushion (and to round out the sharp corners of the case) and then putting it in a large backpack. This works fine although I would like something that provides a bit of protection for the pots, or for longer journeys.
Pelican case seems good:
https://www.pelicancases.com/Pelican-1490-P120.aspx
Maybe someone has found a better/cheaper solution?
Pelican case seems good:
https://www.pelicancases.com/Pelican-1490-P120.aspx
Maybe someone has found a better/cheaper solution?
- chrisdermo
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I used (and still use) this for a two framer when i take it out and about:
was a £30 jobby from maplin in the uk. Granted I had to remove most of the padding inside but the knob face is protected by foam and i wedge foam around all the edges for cushioning. I'm not throwing it around so it's been fine for me.
Maplin were a rubbish company though, good riddance.
was a £30 jobby from maplin in the uk. Granted I had to remove most of the padding inside but the knob face is protected by foam and i wedge foam around all the edges for cushioning. I'm not throwing it around so it's been fine for me.
Maplin were a rubbish company though, good riddance.
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Current Bugs frame:
https://www.modulargrid.net/f/racks/view/580413
Current Bugs frame:
https://www.modulargrid.net/f/racks/view/580413
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Thanks for the input. Chris's case looks pretty adequate to me.
For whatever reason, I clicked the Pelican Air promo vid and it made me smile to think of all the various military / extreme outdoors / industrial people carrying Pelican cases with SynthVoices inside. They do look top quality though. May try to find a used one.
For whatever reason, I clicked the Pelican Air promo vid and it made me smile to think of all the various military / extreme outdoors / industrial people carrying Pelican cases with SynthVoices inside. They do look top quality though. May try to find a used one.
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I have a DJ backpack which fits my 2x16FW system nicely (or 2x11FW + some other machines), with generous padding and room for plenty of extras (laptop, PSU, cables). It's one of the Magma backpacks, a taller version. Lot's of good cases in the DJ world, that fits desktop modulars.
For 2x11FW shallows, I have also used a padded suitcase, very similar to Chris' thing. Those can often be found cheaply in hardware stores.
When travelling far, I have sometimes stuffed a bug system in my check-in suitcase, with masonite baords on both sides (and strings around to keep in place) to protect panel&pots, and plenty of clothes etc around for padding.
For 2x11FW shallows, I have also used a padded suitcase, very similar to Chris' thing. Those can often be found cheaply in hardware stores.
When travelling far, I have sometimes stuffed a bug system in my check-in suitcase, with masonite baords on both sides (and strings around to keep in place) to protect panel&pots, and plenty of clothes etc around for padding.
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Re: Hard Case for 2-Frame - suggestions?
Do you reckon the 1556 Air might be too snug for a pair of double frames with power and cables?
https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/air/1556
Ack, I'll probably have a couple small 5fw things, too, like the DRM1. Suddenly the 1615 doesn't seem so crazy.
https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/air/1556
Ack, I'll probably have a couple small 5fw things, too, like the DRM1. Suddenly the 1615 doesn't seem so crazy.
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Re: Hard Case for 2-Frame - suggestions?
I'm using an SKB case.
Outside: 22" x 18.5" x 8.5"
Inside: 20.5" x 15.5" x 7.44"
I just turn the frac 90 degrees, leaving things patched, lower that and the euro into the box and pack odds and ends around them. A thin piece of plywood on top for more accessories and cables. That and a powered speaker is the whole setup. Hand carried of course.
EDIT: (Aug 2020) Same box but gear's been rebuilt into a homemade 3 row, 21" wide frame. It ends up holding more and being less of a bother then the old pix below. Proving that sometimes after many incremental changes it may be time to step back and try a fresh approach.
Outside: 22" x 18.5" x 8.5"
Inside: 20.5" x 15.5" x 7.44"
I just turn the frac 90 degrees, leaving things patched, lower that and the euro into the box and pack odds and ends around them. A thin piece of plywood on top for more accessories and cables. That and a powered speaker is the whole setup. Hand carried of course.
EDIT: (Aug 2020) Same box but gear's been rebuilt into a homemade 3 row, 21" wide frame. It ends up holding more and being less of a bother then the old pix below. Proving that sometimes after many incremental changes it may be time to step back and try a fresh approach.
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Re: Hard Case for 2-Frame - suggestions?
I found a Nanuk 960 with foam for like half-price, and I couldn't pass it up. With hope, this will provide a defacto limit to my BugBrand addiction, but I don't know...




Re: Hard Case for 2-Frame - suggestions?
Not a hardcase but the gator gk 2110 bag is perfect for a 2 frame shallow bug setup.
Re: Hard Case for 2-Frame - suggestions?
That's great to know!
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Re: Hard Case for 2-Frame - suggestions?
Glad I found this thread. I went to source a 2110 for my new 2 frame and found I had bought one from Amazon back in 2015 for something. Now to dig through the closet
I’m thinking about ordering a custom cover from these guys. I have a few of their covers and they are affordable and a step up from a towel or trash bag. I’ve learned the hard way that nothing is immune from spilled coffee or cat puke - the latter was the fate of a cheap Behringer mixer so it was a cheap lesson!
https://www.digitaldeckcovers.com/
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Re: Hard Case for 2-Frame - suggestions?
agreed! definitely planning to get one of these (though still might use the towel-wrapping method for a bit of extra cush...)
