Topic: Sonicase Bag Tips

[thegreatgumbino]

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.

[OFOTD]

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.

[J.T.L]

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.

[OFOTD]

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.    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.   

[J.T.L]

...man I wish I could get a Sonicase in blue. 

...i'd take a black one.

[cmquinn]

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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