#51

great stuff here:

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#52

thanks! haven’t found in the search

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#53

Not super on topic, but I didn’t want to start a new thread just for this.

What are people using to pack their big pile o euro cables? I used to use a regular ‘shure’ style mic pouch for my banana cables, but I’ve got more cables than can comfortably fit in something like that.

#54

i was gifted a few of these a while back and they have come in handy for just that sort of thing:

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#55

Those look sweet, but shipping is brutal to the UK. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for something like that more local.

#57

In the end I ended up buying this semi-transparent case thing from Muji:

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A bit bigger than I had initially planned, but I think it works out really well for cables and extra bits and bobs:

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#58

taking grid + norns for a field trip today!

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super exciting that everything fits perfectly in an old mic case

i ripped out the bottom layer of foam and threw norns (in a small cloth sack with 1/4" adapter and wifi nub plugged in), my power bank, and usb cables on top of the grid

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#59

Pfft, I call suspicious shenanigans!

Since the norns isn’t visible in the pic I’m going to assume that that’s a paper napkin covering a baloney sandwich and a grilled cheese sandwich (with a bit of pickles in it).

On a more real tip, I’ve got one of those same shit/plastic MXL cases that would be cool to repurpose.

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#60

I am Very Curious whether you can pack a Grid beneath a Norns in a Pelican 1520. It sure seems deep enough, but I suspect you’d want the bottom pad + the first foam layer in which the grid was packed + the next pad + the second foam layer in which the norns was packed + the weird variegated foam lid liner. Confirm / deny?

#61

I’m curious as well. but i was thinking of nesting the norns under grids.

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#62

i think most definitely… i’ve also been looking at the 1500 series, although i just ordered a 1400 today because i really want to make something work that’s still pretty small… i think it’s going to arrive tomorrow - i will post my outcome!

hoping to be able to get norns in vertically with grid flat either hidden below cables or hiding the cables beneath.

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#63

This Just Occurred To Me.

Grid = 10.2" x 5.4" x 0.6"
Norns = 6.2" x 4.0" x 0.8"

The 1400 is interior = 11.81" × 8.87" × 5.18" - that does look like it would fit the Norns oriented vertically!

Please do take pictures - I am Very Curious.

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#64

I thought this exact same thing recently, but noticed that the middle foam layer may not be tall enough:

FOAM LAYERS:
Layer 1 (Lid): 1.38" - Convolute
Layer 2 (Base): 0.50" - Pad
Layer 3 (Base): 3.38" - Pick N Pluck

I’m interested to see if Norns, oriented vertically will fit. It looks like there’s not quite enough room in the Pick N Pluck layer to fit Norns without relying on the other foam layers (base & lid).

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#65

got the 1400 and i am sooo happy with choosing this one. here’s what i am fitting in all while still feeling very secure and protected and nothing is forced or jammed:

grid
norns
op1
two minirig speakers
cables
dr7 recorder (in an alternate packing configuration)

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and here is the pack with norns and op1 in vertically ~

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when you pack in vertically the foam in the top definitely pushes down on the top of norns and op1, but it doesn’t seem like it would at all danger either of the devices. i like the neatness of the other pack but if i need more room i would also feel comfortable doing it vertically. the pick and pluck foam works best as dividers and padding rather than precise slots for each thing to fit in.

also worth noting that you can also fit grid and arc perfectly in flat as the first layer, foam on top of them and then op1 + norns if you’re not packing speakers. basically tons of options and it still feels really small and portable which was my biggest goal!

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#66

I have that same case! It has worked really well for my grid/arc in the past, and today I pick and plucked the norns in as well :slight_smile:

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#67

yes!! i get way too much joy from things fitting so perfectly in cases. 1400 definitely seems like the winner here :smiley:

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#68

Sort of off topic, but I think y’all would like this setup. I met this person at a synth meetup the other month and thought that his setup was a really clever use of space. I think it uses one of the speakers you have @stripes

https://instagram.com/p/Bc4imu9nB86/

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#69

wow i really love how compact that is! hurts me just a little be to see half a speaker being pointed at a solid wall but still sounds bumpin anyway :stuck_out_tongue:

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#70

My problem is that I’d want to also pack (in addition to the grid, norn and bluetooth speaker):

A small mixer
Cables
Perhaps a few effects boxes
Charger
… and heaven help me, headphones.

This packing thing is a disease.

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#71

if the size is ok, i bet this one would feel pretty good to pack, hold in everything you want it to and be easy to transport - http://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/carry-on-case/protector/1510