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Title: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: Craig T on December 14, 2009, 01:53:07 PM
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.
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: Jhurlbs81 on December 14, 2009, 02:13:39 PM
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..
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: Matt Quinn on December 14, 2009, 02:24:55 PM
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?
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: Jhurlbs81 on December 14, 2009, 02:53:00 PM
probably just saturday the 26th. 
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: edtyre on December 14, 2009, 06:23:56 PM
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)
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: dennisrtyler on December 14, 2009, 06:24:21 PM
pipe insulation works perfectly
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: Craig T on December 14, 2009, 06:38:35 PM
pipe insulation works perfectly

I like this idea.  Cheap, too!
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: edtyre on December 14, 2009, 07:30:52 PM
pipe insulation works perfectly

I like this idea.  Cheap, too!

I do too, much less space!
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: StuStu on December 14, 2009, 08:03:33 PM
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.
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: SonicSound on December 15, 2009, 10:19:41 AM
pipe insulation works perfectly

I like this idea.  Cheap, too!

I have some extra let me know if you want it.
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: sparkey on December 15, 2009, 10:52:14 AM
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
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: baustin on December 15, 2009, 12:03:41 PM
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
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: EarlyMorningRain on December 15, 2009, 01:36:35 PM
this thread should give you some idea(s)

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

Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: fozzy on December 15, 2009, 01:59:39 PM
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

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/fozzy-/pegz120090520004.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/fozzy-/pegz120090520006.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/fozzy-/pegz120090520009.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/fozzy-/pegz120090520005.jpg)
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: brianp on December 15, 2009, 02:51:38 PM
pipe insulation works perfectly

this + electric tape
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: yug du nord on December 15, 2009, 08:20:27 PM
hey fozzy....  what kind of bag is that?
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: fozzy on December 15, 2009, 08:25:33 PM
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
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: dennisrtyler on December 15, 2009, 10:32:02 PM
best bags for what we do. well worth the ching. once you get one, you know that it's the best.
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: NOLAfishwater on December 15, 2009, 10:57:15 PM
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.
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: stevetoney on December 16, 2009, 07:58:49 AM
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.
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: yug du nord on December 16, 2009, 01:43:28 PM
^^^Thanks for the Pegz info..... sweet lookin bag!  A little to "pro" lookin for me personally.....  but damn does that have some nice features!!!
Title: Re: Schoeps cmc6 "protection" options?
Post by: jerryfreak on December 17, 2009, 07:56:21 PM
i have not scratched a single CMC6 since i started using CMRs