Topic: 722 gear bags

[ts]

Whats the smallest anyone uses? Need to fit cables, etc. Thanks.

[RebelRebel]

The portabrace AR-7 holds the 722 perfectly, and there is an extra pouch.

http://www.portabrace.com/product_detail_A.php?id=2160

you can get the option of the RM Multi pouch on top OR the RM Deluxe.

It was made for the 722 specifically.

[fozzy]

Although its tight i can get everything i need in my AR-7 Portabrace w/ the RM-multi

722 w/ 2 6600mah  batts
25' active cables
1.5' interconnects
windtech basic clamp
gitzo swivel mount
shure a53m shouckmount
mic bodies
2 kwon bars
2 sets of caps
2 DPA wind screens
dead rats
5/8 stud mount (for my 13' stand)
CDs for the band

Gaffers tape on the shoulder strap

About the only thing it doesn't hold is my stand

For certain locations i Ditch my widtech clamp and throw in 2 super clamps w/ accesories

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

Tony,

what mics are you running these days?  If you have actives and A20S mount, you can get pretty damn small.

For the 722 alone with just mics and a set of cables, you can fit that 722 and mic bodies in a very small eastpack waist bag.  That is my preferred bag for the very low profile stuff.  No padding but for stealthy stuff I wear it on your belly and I have padding there.

For 722+V3+bat, Mountainsmith cairne is a great solution though you could go with the next size down.  I use the cairne for open taping an all my crap fits, extra clamps and capsules, etc.  You can carry it like a small case or wear it as a lumbar bag. 

[ts]

Tony,

what mics are you running these days?  If you have actives and A20S mount, you can get pretty damn small.

For the 722 alone with just mics and a set of cables, you can fit that 722 and mic bodies in a very small eastpack waist bag.  That is my preferred bag for the very low profile stuff.  No padding but for stealthy stuff I wear it on your belly and I have padding there.

For 722+V3+bat, Mountainsmith cairne is a great solution though you could go with the next size down.  I use the cairne for open taping an all my crap fits, extra clamps and capsules, etc.  You can carry it like a small case or wear it as a lumbar bag. 

I got the V3>722 bag covered. It's a Lowepro Vidcam 5 and it's just about perfect, yet still very small. For The 722 only, I could go real small. My mics of choice lately are AKG CK1x caps>actives>JWmod 460's with kwon bar and Schoeps mount. This could make for a seriously small sized bag, yet I would still like some padding, like a small camera or vid bag. I don't stealth so I don't need the fanny pack solution.

Thanks for all the input, I'll be looking at these Portabraces also, but would like to find something local and quick.

[Rick]

Although its tight i can get everything i need in my AR-7 Portabrace w/ the RM-multi

A little misleading, the AR-7 is the CS-7+RM-Multi

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

For 722 alone with the mics you have (basicly what I have too: kwon bar, A20S, caps) you can get the very small mountainsmith tour pack to hold all that and a spare battery - but you'll have to add some padding.

I like portabrace bags but for most of what I do, I prefer the less obvious gear bag look.

Another option that I still use occasionally is a simple bookbag backpack,  In my case everything plus the little bogen stand fits into a book bag, so it appears to be nothing of interest to the causal observer.  

[ts]

Although its tight i can get everything i need in my AR-7 Portabrace w/ the RM-multi

722 w/ 2 6600mah  batts
25' active cables
1.5' interconnects
windtech basic clamp
gitzo swivel mount
shure a53m shouckmount
mic bodies
2 kwon bars
2 sets of caps
2 DPA wind screens
dead rats
5/8 stud mount (for my 13' stand)
CDs for the band

Gaffers tape on the shoulder strap

About the only thing it doesn't hold is my stand

For certain locations i Ditch my widtech clamp and throw in 2 super clamps w/ accesories

That list looks more realistic than mine. Forgot about the potential need for clamps, tape, windscreens etc.

So this would fit in the AR7 and the RM multi(whats this?):

722
2 1 foot interconnects
2 7000mah batterys(one prolly isn't enough, huh?)
2 mic bodies, caps and actives
2 large DPA screens for outdoors, small for indoors
1 kwon bar
1 A20S
1 bogen clamp and extension
1 small roll duct tape
1 flashlight
1 small bottle Tylenol

Man a picture would be great. I checked the link Teddy gave(thanks teddy) and I can't get a good idea of what fits where. Since it is a little expensive, some pics would be sweet. Blew all my money on this 722.

Thanks all. +t's

[it-goes-to-eleven]

I also use a Cairn, generally only when I'm bringing extra gear.  I hang my canare 15 and 25' cables (if I need'em) on the outside of the bag.  They just don't need to be inside.  The big shure screens always go into the drink holder pockets (in bags).  I always keep the 722 in the foam case when in the cairn.  Super clamps are either on the stand or clamped to various points on the cairn.

I also have a much smaller fanny I use when I'm just bringing 722+actives+screens+small cables.

While running, I try and hang my bag from a shelf or a railing whenever possible.  It is really nice not having it on a table or on the floor.

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

check the rig pics section.  I know that there are quite a few pictures in there.  I posted pics of my 722+V3 cairne configuration but can't recall when.

[ts]

Found the portabrace in rig pics. Looks nice, but so much damn velcro. I'm looking for something simpler, like a drop in top load type bag, similar to my vidcam 5. Thanks again.

[fozzy]

Although its tight i can get everything i need in my AR-7 Portabrace w/ the RM-multi

A little misleading, the AR-7 is the CS-7+RM-Multi

yea I'm an idiot

[RebelRebel]

with my AR-7(the CS-7 with the RM-Deluxe option )

I fit

722
2 pairs of 20' XLRs
brick, mytek, and mma6000
etymotics  er-4 case
all interconnects
and the pelican case for my MGs
j-disc

[Mike Sarnovsky]

Fozzy can you take a pic or two please?  Thanks. 

[Rick]

Fozzy can you take a pic or two please?  Thanks. 

I don't think I put as much in as mike, but here's a few pics of mine

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=41039.msg685598#msg685598

[spyder9]

Tony,

480's > V3 > 722 = silk,........... brah............... silk!

Grab one of those sets in the Yard.

Dan

[fozzy]

I'll try to snap a few pics before i head out to a show tonight

[flintstone]

Don't forget the case that Sound Devices makes for the 722.
It's very well made and fits the 722 like a glove.

http://www.sounddevices.com/products/acc/cs3master.htm

Flintstone

[fozzy]

Don't forget the case that Sound Devices makes for the 722.
It's very well made and fits the 722 like a glove.

http://www.sounddevices.com/products/acc/cs3master.htm

Flintstone

no thanks, looks like a PB ripoff.  It is actually made by Camrade. Portabrace has been the industry standard for a while and they stand behind thier products.

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

Don't forget the case that Sound Devices makes for the 722.
It's very well made and fits the 722 like a glove.

http://www.sounddevices.com/products/acc/cs3master.htm

Flintstone

For a minute there I thought you were talking about that case that comes in the box with the 722 

Tony, here is what I'm running when I'm running wide open:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=47098.0


Here's Nicks setup which better displays how much supporting gear can be stored in the cairne:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=48984.0


That pocket in the front is very large.

[fozzy]

[mmedley.]

Thanks for the pics fozzy. That is the bag I ordered last week. I was hoping it would have plenty of room; and looks like there is more than enough for me. +T

[nickgregory]

Here's Nicks setup which better displays how much supporting gear can be stored in the cairne:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=48984.0


That pocket in the front is very large.

I like the cairn, bigger than necessary, but more space is never a bad thing...especially when it weighs nothing as this does and is still small

[oleg]

check the small eargonizer from Petrol   pegz-1 ( http://www.petrolbags.com/new_petrol_site/) - better then everything from PB , the 744 sits in the air so there is air flow under and the recorder doesn't come to hot . beside that its much better one :-)

[Mike Sarnovsky]

Anyone know if the soniccase is made any differently than these portabraces?  I mean is one thicker than the other in terms of its durability?  Just trying to see what would be the better buy.  Thanks.

The pics are great!  Thanks guys. 

[bkirby]

I just recently got the Petrol PEGZ-1 bag and I have to say this thing is just about perfect for me (actives>M148>SD722). I can suspend the 722 so there is air underneath it and the mic bodies are in padding underneath the M148. I keep meaning to post some pix, but haven't gotten around to it. I will hopefully get around to it this evening. It's the same as the PEGZ-2 bag I had and posted pix to, but just a bit smaller!

[twoodruff]

how do you order the petrol bags?

[bkirby]

how do you order the petrol bags?

I ordered through B&H Photo-Video. I have had bad experiences with them in the past, but this one went without a hitch! I guess I got the last one they had in stock, but I would guess they should be getting some more in soon.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=319913&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

Also:
http://www.trewaudio.com/catalog/items/item715.htm

[Mic D]

I just recently got the Petrol PEGZ-1 bag and I have to say this thing is just about perfect for me (actives>M148>SD722). I can suspend the 722 so there is air underneath it and the mic bodies are in padding underneath the M148. I keep meaning to post some pix, but haven't gotten around to it. I will hopefully get around to it this evening. It's the same as the PEGZ-2 bag I had and posted pix to, but just a bit smaller!

I'd love to see some pics, Brad. This bag looks pretty nice.

[bkirby]

I just recently got the Petrol PEGZ-1 bag and I have to say this thing is just about perfect for me (actives>M148>SD722). I can suspend the 722 so there is air underneath it and the mic bodies are in padding underneath the M148. I keep meaning to post some pix, but haven't gotten around to it. I will hopefully get around to it this evening. It's the same as the PEGZ-2 bag I had and posted pix to, but just a bit smaller!

I'd love to see some pics, Brad. This bag looks pretty nice.

I'll try and get them done this evening Kevin...
Hope all is well with ya'...

Here's the PEGZ-2:
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=55536.0

[oleg]

this the 2 , the first one that was made ever few years ago , shown with my old junk inside , i can guarantee you that i am not working with less then satisfied product ,which is never- PortaBrace :-)

[RebelRebel]

this the 2 , the first one that was made ever few years ago , shown with my old junk inside , i can guarantee you that i am not working with less then satisfied product which is was never PortaBrace :-)

Auf English Bitte. Is was?

I have no idea what you are trying to say.

You are saying Portabrace has been good or bad to you?

[oleg]

after years of waisting money on potra brace  audio bags( more then a grand ,less then a 2 :-)) and trying to readjust and make it workable for my professional use , i dont need to do it anymore :-)
what do you see in the picture was the prototype , which serve no someone in Florida, i own the first one that came down from conveyor .
the perg-1 is good for most application if you work with 722 and additional pre or without , the 2 is for even  more professional gear you need place inside , the  perg-3 is for people who really want to carry their studio inside the bag
and no i dont have  %%%% from petrol , they just made my dream to come true few years ago :-)

[bkirby]

Here are the pics for the Petrol PEGZ-1...
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=55849.0

[kidtexas]

Just wanted to say I've got a Petrol (the small one) and it's a great bag.  I currently only have my 722 in it.  In the other half I have some cables and other goodies stashed.  My only complaint with it is I wish it used heavier duty zippers.

It is certainly not a small bag.  I would like to get a smaller bag that is closer in size to the 722 - would be the perfect match with a pair of small lavs on my head to record while walking around.  Of course, I don't have any lavs and I don't know what I'd record walking around, but...

[bagtagsell]

i got to stop reading this thread it makes me want a 722 so bad.

[Brian Skalinder]

i got to stop reading this thread it makes me want a 722 so bad.

bagtag, you are all set bud.

mg > psp2 > v3 > mt (24/96)

chill................................ 

It's the rig for PA taping.  Use the DPAs > V3 > MT for non PA recording and you never need to get anything else.

Hmmmm...one slut discouraging another...sounds like a certain slut wants to have the edge jumping on that next 722 to hit the YS! 

[F.O.Bean]

hmmm, decisions, decisions eitehr the petrol pegz-2 or the portabrace AR-7

someone said in this thread that the zippers leave something to be desired on the petrol bags? brad-any comments on that?

how are the zippers on the portabrace AR-7? im still not sure teh ar-7 can even hold everything i want it to

[RebelRebel]

The PB with RM-Deluxe will hold everything you need it to hold, bean.. it has plenty of room.

I have one for sale actually,,,,(well it isnt for sale yet, but if you want it, ill sell it to you.)

I tried the RM multi with AR-7 and it did not fit...so I had the deluxe added on.

[F.O.Bean]

The PB with RM-Deluxe will hold everything you need it to hold, bean.. it has plenty of room.

I have one for sale actually,,,,(well it isnt for sale yet, but if you want it, ill sell it to you.)

I tried the RM multi with AR-7 and it did not fit...so I had the deluxe added on.

so does this bag have ar-7/rem delux? or is it actually cs-7+rm multi+rm deluxe

im confused

[mmedley.]

I have the PB AR-7 which comes with the RM-multi. It's a tight fit for just actives, batteries, cables, clamps. etc. I thought about getting another RM-multi (or a deluxe) for the other side of the bag, but alas I am moving to the Nova 4.

[F.O.Bean]

I have the PB AR-7 which comes with the RM-multi. It's a tight fit for just actives, batteries, cables, clamps. etc. I thought about getting another RM-multi (or a deluxe) for the other side of the bag, but alas I am moving to the Nova 4.

yeah, im not sure if teddy has ar-7+rm multi+rm deluxe or just ar-7+rm deluxe if it has both, thats what im looking for

[ts]

I found a nice Case Logic bag for mine at Circuit City.http://www.caselogic.com/large_camcorder_case_w_removable_pouch/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=57088. I tried the Petrol and the Porta and didn't like either one. Too many zippers and too much velcro. In the CL bag I fit this:

722
1 Bogen Quick
2 small clamps
extra 722 battery
460 bodies
active cables
caps with screens on
1 Schoeps mount
1 Vark bar
Shure headphones in their case
flashlight
small misc stuff, patch cable, etc.

Nice thing is everything is already hooked up. Just pull out the cables, screw on the mount to a clamp of choice, pop the caps on the lemos and it's done. Ask spyder9, takes me about 5 minutes to setup and tear down. I'll try to take some pics but my camera sucks. I know your not using actives, but I know those leegeddy cables will fit were I keep the Bogen quick clamp