Topic: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?

[Craig T]

Anyone have a slick solution to protect cmc6's while in their gear bag while running kc5's?  My preference is to have all cabling connected and have something on the cmc6's to prevent them from getting all dinged up.

[Jhurlbs81]

I use a single piece of static-free foam.  Cut out holes for the cmc6s (on the smaller side).  When I slide them in they don't move around at all and the collette end is protected too.  I then zip-tied it to the cage I have my V3 in.  I keep them off the bottom the bag just in case..

[Matt Quinn]

I use a single piece of static-free foam.

+1


What's up Jesse, long time no talk. You hitting any DB NYE run shows?

[Jhurlbs81]

probably just saturday the 26th. 

[edtyre]

Anyone have a slick solution to protect cmc6's while in their gear bag while running kc5's?  My preference is to have all cabling connected and have something on the cmc6's to prevent them from getting all dinged up.

I have been using a small fanny pack, i just cut holes in the side to exit the xlr's. I open the top to access the kc5's during the show.
After the show i just disconnect the xlr's close up the pack and store, i leave my kc5's attached in the pack, coiled up. I saw another taper use the pelican 1040 micro case to house just the cmc6's, he had holes cut in the plastic for the kc5's and the xlr's. The cmc6's stayed inside the hard case.
Shoot me a pm if you want to try the pelican, i have one i don't use (my cmc6's came in one when i bought them)

[dennisrtyler]

pipe insulation works perfectly

[Craig T]

pipe insulation works perfectly

I like this idea.  Cheap, too!

[edtyre]

pipe insulation works perfectly

I like this idea.  Cheap, too!

I do too, much less space!

[StuStu]

pipe insulation works perfectly

I like this idea.  Cheap, too!

I do too, much less space!

This is what I do as well. Works great.

[SonicSound]

pipe insulation works perfectly

I like this idea.  Cheap, too!

I have some extra let me know if you want it.

[sparkey]

What about the shrinkwrap you use to make cables with?  I think I've seen people shrinkwrap the entire body with the active attached.

Josh

[baustin]

What about the shrinkwrap you use to make cables with?  I think I've seen people shrinkwrap the entire body with the active attached.

Josh

seems like this would make for a sketchy situation should you ever need to remove the shrink wrap.

i also use pipe wrap

[EarlyMorningRain]

this thread should give you some idea(s)

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=129788.0
(scroll down to the 6th picture)

[fozzy]

I have my VST62IU in some heat shrink tubing.  I place some Velcro on the outside of the tubing to hold it secure in my bag.

you can kinda get the idea

[brianp]

pipe insulation works perfectly

this + electric tape

[yug du nord]

hey fozzy....  what kind of bag is that?

[fozzy]

PEGZ-1F


http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=122093.0


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/503663-REG/Petrol_PEGZ_1F_PEGZ_1F_Small_Eargonizer_Bag.html

[dennisrtyler]

best bags for what we do. well worth the ching. once you get one, you know that it's the best.

[NOLAfishwater]

pipe insulation works perfectly

this + electric tape

I like to use 2 x velcro straps for each body, that way you can cinch it down and open it up easily.

[stevetoney]

Taking this thread slightly tangentially, does everyone realize that you can replace outter sleeves on a CMC5 or CMC6 for not all that much money?  I've recently picked up a pair of bodies that are fairly well battered.  Both Redding and Posthorn have replacements for $56 (for Nextel Gray) and the nickel finish is even less.

I'm not suggesting you shouldn't protect the mics, but if you find yourself in the same position as me, there are options for make the mics look good as new.

[yug du nord]

^^^Thanks for the Pegz info..... sweet lookin bag!  A little to "pro" lookin for me personally.....  but damn does that have some nice features!!!

[jerryfreak]

i have not scratched a single CMC6 since i started using CMRs