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Title: storage cases for u89's
Post by: phishy12 on March 10, 2006, 05:01:10 PM

does anybody know a good alternative to the expensive neumann cherry wooden boxes??

Title: Re: storage cases for u89's
Post by: TNJazz on March 10, 2006, 05:07:59 PM

I keep mine in a Neumann TLM103 flight case, along with the shock mounts, swivel mounts and screens.  Case is foam cutout for 103's, but the molded blocks lift out to reveal a cutout inside that fits the U89 perfectly.

Unfortunately, you cannot buy the molded foam inserts for the U89's separately... >:(

Title: Re: storage cases for u89's
Post by: phishy12 on March 10, 2006, 05:10:29 PM

can you buy one of those flight cases seperatly?? and if so, wouldn't that prolly cost as much as 2 of the cherry boxes??

Title: Re: storage cases for u89's
Post by: TNJazz on March 10, 2006, 05:15:12 PM

I think if you look around you can get them for about $175 or so.  I got mine on Ebay for $150.

I have a single vintage Gotham box and I wanted another one, but I don't want the new wood boxes.  The Gotham boxes have rubberized cutouts inside that won't degrade like the foam will.  Since I haven't found a second Gotham box yet, I figured "what the hell".

As far as cost goes, in my mind it's worth it for these mics.  I wouldn't feel the same way if they were ADKs or 414's.  I'd just buy a pelican.

Title: Re: storage cases for u89's
Post by: phishy12 on March 10, 2006, 05:18:52 PM

+T

thanks for the info!!! i guess the flight case would work well since it would hold those huge shocks too!!
off to check ebay................

Title: Re: storage cases for u89's
Post by: RebelRebel on March 10, 2006, 06:15:58 PM

Quote from: phishy12 on March 10, 2006, 05:01:10 PM

does anybody know a good alternative to the expensive neumann cherry wooden boxes??

Pelican cases are outstanding, airtight and water resistant.

Title: Re: storage cases for u89's
Post by: phishy12 on March 10, 2006, 06:19:07 PM

hey teddy!!! what's up man??

would you happen to know which pelican case would hold both mics??

the 1200 maybe??

Title: Re: storage cases for u89's
Post by: RebelRebel on March 10, 2006, 06:25:29 PM

That looks about right. I ordered one for my u87s, well see! Thanks for the reminder, btw.

Title: Re: storage cases for u89's
Post by: TNJazz on March 10, 2006, 08:25:03 PM

Quote from: phishy12 on March 10, 2006, 05:18:52 PM

+T

thanks for the info!!! i guess the flight case would work well since it would hold those huge shocks too!!
off to check ebay................

Here's a pics of mine.

Happy hunting!

Title: Re: storage cases for u89's
Post by: CQBert on March 12, 2006, 06:08:09 PM

I havde a Pelican 1560... that is set for travel.. it meets FAA standards...

I also have a mini-pelican..not sure of the # but it is the largests and it holds just the mics very nicely..

Have pictures if you are interested.

CQBert