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Gear / Technical Help => Ask The Tapers => Topic started by: Dutchman1101 on August 16, 2007, 02:51:31 PM
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I just got a Sonicase bag and was wondering if anyone had any helpful tips for me. I know it's not like there is much to them but maybe someone has figured something cool out :)
Harrison
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scotchguard the fucker
JAson
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I just got a Sonicase bag and was wondering if anyone had any helpful tips for me. I know it's not like there is much to them but maybe someone has figured something cool out :)
Harrison
damn, harrison, it's just a bag...can't you figure anything out on your own? ;)
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for my rig i use the second self for my 722 so the cables will come out the side for the V3 that is velcrowed to the top self a bit out so its is ease to see the levels on the V3. The bottom self i use to fit my li-ion batteries and my micrphone cases. I will try to post some pics later, the accessorie pouch comes in handy as well. sheffield
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I just got a Sonicase bag and was wondering if anyone had any helpful tips for me. I know it's not like there is much to them but maybe someone has figured something cool out :)
Harrison
damn, harrison, it's just a bag...can't you figure anything out on your own? ;)
:flipa: ;) :P
Thanks for the tips guys! I thought about that scotch guard thing as soon as I got it. I'm def. going to do that.
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I bought tiny carabiners to put through the elastic loops to helps reinforce them.
I also still have the cage I built for mine. I fits a UA5 in the center slot (over the bottom access). It could easily be modified - its only being held together by nylon ties.
If you want, I can mail you the cage... I use a different bag now...
Terry
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I just got a Sonicase bag and was wondering if anyone had any helpful tips for me. I know it's not like there is much to them but maybe someone has figured something cool out :)
Harrison
Make sure before you pick it up full of gear that the Velcro on the bottom (and sides too I guess) is actually sealed (or closed, or whatever term applies to Velcro...), in the heat of the moment it's a little too easy to think everything's closed up tight when it's not... Also, along the same lines, I have had the clips holding the strap to the bag come unclipped a couple times while I was carrying it, probably cause they got pushed against something, now I wrap gaffer's tape around them
I came very close to selling mine several times, but it always seemed like there was another one available in the Yard Sale and I didn't want to compete - luckily I didn't, cause I got a 744T and it works great for that plus a V3, a couple Li-ions and a Schoeps box.
Steve
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here's the pics
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1 one
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hey harrison,
Since I always use my active cables I put the cmc6's in the slit in the rear of the case and have a set of shorty xlr's connecting them to the preamp inside the bag.The actives exit the other side of the slit.I was worried about the bodies hitting eachother or getting knocked into.Quick trip to homedepot and I found some replacement foam used for paint rollers that fit the bodies perfect.Ive used it like this for a few years now and never a problem.Cables always stay connected so its quick to setup and breakdown.Bodies dont have a single scratch on them.
Not sure if you always use your actives but this works well for me.Gives me a little extra room inside the case for everything else.
Took a couple pics.Didnt take a picture with them fully inside but trust me they fit inside the rear slit with room to spare.Would never know they're back there.
regards,
Jim
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I know ya'll have the 722 in the sonicase bag and all, but I would be WORRIED SICK just having it sitting in JUST the sonicase. I put my 722 in the Portabrace AR-7(the PB bag MADE for the 722) the day I got the 722 (Teddy sent me the PB bag setup before I even had the 722 8) ) and it hasnt been removed since the day I got it and most likely never will leave that AR-7 PB bag. worth EVERY penny. its like a double protection, because when I use my other bag setups, the 722 still resides in the PB AR-7. I am VERY anal about that shit, and when I see a 722 just sitting in a nova or a sonicase without being in a bag MADE for the 722(hint, hint, get an AR-7 ragardless of the sonicase or not), it kind of freaks me out :) I will NEVER take the 722 out of that PB bag. even if I had a sonicase, I would still keep the 722 in its PB bag, that way you have double the protection for your 2400+ recorder :) Now that I think about it, I should take it out of the pb ar-7 and give the 722 a wipedown and cleaning, but since its been in the ar-7 for almost 1.5 years straight, I doubt it needs cleaned that badly.
and harrison, here is a tip, you want to put stuff IN the bag :P ;D
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Thanks everyone for the tips and pics! It did give me some ideas for sure.
Harrison
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no need for shelves or a rack, unzip top of bag, shove stuff in, zip bag. get to venue, unpick unload stuff, place neatly in bag, record. after show, shoove stuff back in bag, give bag to the transfer guy
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no need for shelves or a rack, unzip top of bag, shove stuff in, zip bag. get to venue, unpick unload stuff, place neatly in bag, record. after show, shoove stuff back in bag, give bag to the transfer guy
Part of the SoniCase's beauty for me is that I don't have to shove stuff in, unpick / unload stuff, place it neatly in the bag, then re-stuff the bag again for transport. At least with my gear, it all basically stays put. I pull my mics out, hook up my cables, and I'm ready to go. Reverse for breakdown. It requires no re-shuffling of gear (pre/ADC/recorder), other than stuff I'd normally pull out anyway (mics, shockmount, cables).
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I use a nova 5 and invariably it is disorganized by show end, but usually at show start after looking for something at the bottom of the bag
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no need for shelves or a rack, unzip top of bag, shove stuff in, zip bag. get to venue, unpick unload stuff, place neatly in bag, record. after show, shoove stuff back in bag, give bag to the transfer guy
Part of the SoniCase's beauty for me is that I don't have to shove stuff in, unpick / unload stuff, place it neatly in the bag, then re-stuff the bag again for transport. At least with my gear, it all basically stays put. I pull my mics out, hook up my cables, and I'm ready to go. Reverse for breakdown. It requires no re-shuffling of gear (pre/ADC/recorder), other than stuff I'd normally pull out anyway (mics, shockmount, cables).
I agree with Brian. When I was running the Sonicase I had everything setup & ready to go with shorty epoxied xlrs. All I had to do was setup the mics & plug in to the breakout cables that sat at the side entry point of the bag (see pic below). Everything in my bag was self contained other than that. Open it up, power on, etc. FWIW, in these pics I had the following in the main bag:
M148
V3
722
Pelican 1060 w/ AKG's
Pelican 1040 w/ battery system
I think it's a great bag for what we do. My only complaints with it are it could be a little more padded, I don't like the way the accessory pouches connect to the bag, and it would be nice if it had rubber feet on the bottom to hold it up off the floor in the event of a spill.
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I like my Sonicase pretty well. I have the three shelf bag with the accessory pouch. While I recognize that no bag is perfect for all tapers the Sonicase is a good starting off point for me.
If I could make changes I would first put some sort of rubber feet on the bottom similar to what the LowePro bags have. Secondly I would figure out a much better way to attach the accessory bag because the current way sucks. Sucks enough that I very rarely even use it anymore because its so awkward. Third I would reposition the hooks for the strap. I can never get the bag balanced very well on my hip while carrying it.
The above mentioned changes are minor is the grand scheme of things. A good bag that i'm happy with.
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Secondly I would figure out a much better way to attach the accessory bag because the current way sucks.
...I didnt like it either but I needed the space so I cut the clips/hooks off and ghetto-sewed it on for a closer fit.
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Secondly I would figure out a much better way to attach the accessory bag because the current way sucks.
...I didnt like it either but I needed the space so I cut the clips/hooks off and ghetto-sewed it on for a closer fit.
I've thought about that many many times. (http://www.ghostchatter.com/img/smiley/chainsaw2.gif) When I run four channel I need the pouch for extra gear otherwise I'd leave it at home.
Oh and one thing I forgot to add, man I wish I could get a Sonicase in blue. ;D
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...man I wish I could get a Sonicase in blue.
...i'd take a black one.
(http://the-home-team.org/other/scase.jpg)
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I just got a Sonicase bag and was wondering if anyone had any helpful tips for me. I know it's not like there is much to them but maybe someone has figured something cool out :)
Harrison
I bought a backpack at Kmarts a few years back (actually, bought an extra as a backup) that has an angled top and was made for soccer. The sonicase fits snugly in the pack. The pack has some nice deep pockets on both sides with mesh bottoms. Helps when you shine a light from the outside to find something that has worked its way to the bottom. The high "D" zipper top is great in that you can zipper the thing up with the mic cables at one corner. No spilled drinks getting in there, or dust or .... The backpack is easier than the sonicase strap and waist strap. Believe the bag is a Dunlop but these are similar (don't know if the sonicase fits perfectly like the one I have http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Section_Id=1&Product_Id=30338
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