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Hi

I'm getting a new mixer soon (Yamaha MG124CX) and need to upgrade a few other bits too (upgrading my mics, for example).

I need a new flight case, and would preferably have one that houses all I need:

Mixer
Mic Receiver
Drawer for laptop
A little spare space for thinks like soundcard, etc.

I am a mobile DJ so play all over the place.

Can anyone suggest anything?

Thanks

Can't help you with a laptop case since we use a Micro ATX desktop in our system, BUT we have figured out how to get everything in one box:

http://www.dkusa.com/roadcase/ourcase.htm

The only set up is literally the speakers and television.

Nicely put together!

What I'm thinking is something similar, albeit a lot smaller as all it needs to take is:

Mixer
Mic Receivers
Rack-mounted tray
Blank area

As the mixer has on-board effects/compression, they are dealt with. Only in/out I would need for this rig is:

Power
Speakers
USB

We thought about a laptop, however the problem is the screen is attached to the rest and therefore your mixer has to be placed next to it creating a "side-by-side" configuration. UNLESS you put the laptop on the top of your case with the mixer on a slide-out drawer.

I'm just about to put one of these on Ebay !

http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/ ... &c=78&s=78

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GungHoUK

That sorta looks suitable...

I mean, mixer on top, then mic receivers, bit of space, then slide out drawer for laptop.

How much, where?

Seeing as my stand is built to accommodate it, I am thinking about this possible idea:

2 x small flight cases:

(1) Mixer, Mic Receivers, Power distribution etc

(2) Laptop, Hard drive, USB hub, Soundcard


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(1) would plug into the mains and route power to (2) via a short kettle cord. Audio would route from (2) to (1) via appropriate cables. They would sit side-by-side, and it would mean few cables to plug in, ready to rock in short time.

This is the newer version of the case we use. We've had ours for about 10 years now, using in a mobile setting 6-7 days a week and still looks practically new.

http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/ ... &c=78&s=78

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Those Roto rigs look nice.

I have worked out that the yamaha mixer is basically 10 long (front to back). I also need about 6-8u for the other gear.

So I could mount the whole system in: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CD-Flight-Case-DJ ... 240%3A1318

Yeah that would do it too. A bit heavier than the SKB case (and twice the price that I'd ask for mine )

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Gunghouk - PM me mate. I am looking at options, and considering your case. Be keen to see a few more angles.

Rather do business with someone on here than a faceless ebay.

Also, how do I mount a mixer such as Yamaha MG124CX into a rackmount? I mean, it's not wide enough?

You really don't unless you custom-build a holder. I put mine in a padded shelf on the top of the rack. You then velcro the unit to there for transport.

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So I could rackmount a shelf, and then just stick it to the shelf?

Sorry, don't totally think I've understood you correctly?

This unit:

http://www.fullcompass.com/product/318842.html

The mixer sits on top of it, with velcro securing it.

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Would something like this work? http://www.marathonpro.com/mama6.html

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They make rack ears for your mixer. Go to the yamaha site and order them. It will be much better than a shelf.

Thanks for all the feedback fellas

I am looking at this: http://www.monacor.de/typo3/index.php?i ... N&typ=full

What's the opinion? I can get it at a VERY good price (my father's company - ).

At almost 40 lbs empty, it seems to me to be a bit on the heavy side for mobile use, but looks like a nice case.

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