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Gear / Technical Help => Ask The Tapers => Topic started by: pwig on June 14, 2012, 09:31:27 PM
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I have recently acquired a set of Audio Technica 853 microphones. I have the cardiod and hypercardiod caps. What is the best way to store the extra set, most likely in my taping bag?
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I found some plastic cups (1 oz?) with lids at the local hobby store to use for my spare capsules.
I found them in the painting supplies area of the Hobby Lobby. Apparently a painter can mix up a color and use it later if they put the paint in a small cup with a lid.
They had lots of different sizes too.
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I found some plastic cups (1 oz?) with lids at the local hobby store to use for my spare capsules.
I found them in the painting supplies area of the Hobby Lobby. Apparently a painter can mix up a color and use it later if they put the paint in a small cup with a lid.
They had lots of different sizes too.
What about an empty prescription bottle?
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Yeah, there's no reason that wouldn't work too.
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I store them in something like this (general idea)
http://www.amazon.com/Day-Twice-Weekly-Pill-Organizer/dp/B000J191FK/ref=pd_sim_hpc_59
You can find them in any drugstore.
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I use these for AT-943 caps...853's should fit nicely as well. Picked them up at wal-mart for around $1 each in the cosmetics department. The foam came from a disused hard-shell case that used to hold a digital micrometer - super glued it in.
(http://s16.postimage.org/m7mcaz9wl/169.jpg)
Works great...
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I have a bunch of small cap type containers lmk if you want some throw me a couple bucks and I'll send them out. I have three sizes, one would fit a 21mm cap, then they get bigger from there. Clear and some can be screwed together(stackable)
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Plastic aquarium tubing with 1/2 inch inside diameter is cheap and available from such places as pet supply stores. Cut to length for each pair of capsules; push them out with the eraser end of a pencil. This way, they do not bounce around and don't need individual containers. (Saw this idea in an old post in this forum)
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Id be worried of storing caps in something too big like a 7 day pill morganizer. They would bounce around and cause scratches on them IMO :)
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Well the pill organizer is just for storing at home. Agreed that it wouldn't be good for transport without some "plush" inserts. ;D
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Well the pill organizer is just for storing at home. Agreed that it wouldn't be good for transport without some "plush" inserts. ;D
Ahhh gotcha :) I have always used felt-lined 35mm camera cases, but since I got my Schoeps vials that fit the schoeps caps perfectly, I dont need anything else. I believe the schoeps caps are 20mm in diameter ;)
BTW, what is the diamter of the caps youre trying to store? It may be worth looking at those awesome schoeps vials and theyre rather cheap :) Best cap holders BY FAR IMHO ;)
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My AT853 capsules are in a bag made from anti-static bubble wrap and gaff tape. Been meaning to find something better...
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A "Lock and Lock" case is the ticket...
Model HPL 805 is perfect for many things..... A Lenmar 7800 battery fits perfect, just add some foam then you can store a pair of full size caps or several small caps. All in a air tight package.
Peace OOK
Here is a link:
http://www.locknlockplace.com/lock-lock-rectangular-food-container-short-0-7cup-6-1fl-oz.html
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/OtheroneK/Taping%20Stuff/P1040049.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/OtheroneK/Taping%20Stuff/P1040048.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/OtheroneK/Taping%20Stuff/P1040046.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/OtheroneK/Taping%20Stuff/P1040047.jpg)
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I use a Cigar Caddy case for my body and capsule storage. Because I have three sets of caps, I use two Cigar Caddies. One for the bodies / one set of attached caps and the other for the other four capsules. Diameter of my mics is 21mm; the Cigar Caddy is built for 20mm. No problems.
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I use a Cigar Caddy case for my body and capsule storage. Because I have three sets of caps, I use two Cigar Caddies. One for the bodies / one set of attached caps and the other for the other four capsules. Diameter of my mics is 21mm; the Cigar Caddy is built for 20mm. No problems.
Nice!
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I use a pelican 1010 case for my extra Neumann caps - with plastic protectors on the bottoms & windscreens on the tops to keep them from moving around (when the earplugs aren't in there I align them diagonally - with the bottoms moved towards the mid-point)
(http://www.fleish.org/pics/km100-pelican/IMG_0029.JPG)
And a pelican 1020 case for the other caps screwed on to the bodies - wrapped in anti-static bubble wrap
(http://www.fleish.org/pics/km100-pelican/IMG_0028.JPG)