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Title: Foam Padding for Mic Case?
Post by: yltfan on November 25, 2008, 06:16:47 PM

This thread:
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,109445.0.html

gave me the great idea of checking out pencil boxes and other random cases at my local dept store. I found a fishing tackle box with two long compartments, and two short ones--just perfect for storing my Naks--and it only cost $2.99!

But now I need some foam to glue(?) in there, and not sure where to find some that will do the trick. Who can steer me in the right direction?

Title: Re: Foam Padding for Mic Case?
Post by: taperwheeler on November 25, 2008, 06:20:30 PM

Uhaul sells some foam sheets that work very well.  You can also check out other mailing supply places.

Title: Re: Foam Padding for Mic Case?
Post by: yltfan on November 25, 2008, 06:52:17 PM

There's a uhaul right up the street. Thanks for the tip!

Title: Re: Foam Padding for Mic Case?
Post by: brownm84 on November 25, 2008, 10:37:40 PM

I made a similar case for my AT3031's.  I found some stuff at a local craft store called PolyFoam for like $5 for more than I really needed.  I just used a pen to draw out the dimensions of my mics and with a few minutes of using a bread knife I had a custom case.  Hope this helps.

Title: Re: Foam Padding for Mic Case?
Post by: rsimms3 on November 26, 2008, 09:07:14 AM

Yeah, check the hobby stores.  I think I still have some laying around if you are interested.  I believe it is 1" thick and mildew resistent, green in color.  At the very least I know I have one piece that I used in a knock off Pelican 1600 case that might be small enough if you want it, I will send it to you free.