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LTParis

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    Wedding DJ, Ceremony Audio
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  1. 5 years. It's been 5 years since I initially envisioned something unique to get my ceremony gear to where it needed to go. For a while I've been using my R&R or Muver cart, and while it works to a certain degree it would have challenges over more rugged or less hospitable terrain. So I finally bit the bullet, and as some people saw as I was posting the build as it was happening, it all came together pretty quickly. So here is the full lowdown on the cart, where I got my inspiration from, even some of my original concept ideas, right into the current build including a full Build Of Materials for those that want to try this on their own. https://djlou.tech/diy-big-wheel-8020-ceremony-cart/
  2. I am a wedding DJ of some 10 years now and for a number of those I had steadily increased my capabilities of providing top notch audio to my couples. Surprisingly it still all fits in my Town and Country so that is a big bonus. Ceremonies (1) SKB 6U "Digital Mixing" box with a SoundCraft Ui24R, Sennhesier G3 IEM, External router, PDU (1) SKB 4U "Mic" box with 4x Sennheiser G3 mics, ASA-1 splitter (1) AMG 750 folding cart (1) Energizer 240Wh battery (2) Maui 5 Go battery powered speakers Reception (1) 43" Toadmatic Performancematic cart + 8" pneumatic wheels (1) SKB 6U "Digital Mixing" box with a SoundCraft Ui24R, Sennhesier G3 IEM, External router, PDU (1) SKB 3U "Mic" box with 3x Sennheiser G3 mics, ASA-1 splitter (2) Evolve EV50 speakers + Maui 5 Gos for reinforcement Universal (1) DeWalt "Wireless toolbox" with assorted mics, IEM receivers, cables, batteries, etc I've tried to make things modular so if I needed an extra large mic need that I could just stack my SKB cases and with my custom cables have a nice and tidy solution. Being on wheels everything can be moved quite quickly. Been debating for two years now building a pair of "big wheel" options to either complement my SKB cases or outright replace. Doing a spec exercise I don't know if it's feasible since the cart alone (14U using Ultra Lightweight 8020 profiles) still clocks in at 34 lbs with no equipment in it. Maybe I just build a "bag cart" like design to put my SKB cases on and have them assembled for most jobs. So now the debate continues. Big Wheel frame for the cases? Full on frame which may be too heavy to carry up steps and such.
  3. Nice, I take it the threads are similar to the t-nut?
  4. I am finally getting back to creating a big wheel cart and one of the obstacles to overcome is antenna mounting. I ultimately need three antenna for my cart, one for a RF venue diversity fin, one for a onidirectional antenna, and one to mount a wifi antenna or router-on-a-plate to get some better line-of-sight to things. I am trying to find what would work best to mount on the side of 8020 profiles. Anyone with ideas, and part numbers/links would be greatly helpful.
  5. Thanks for finding that OG thread. I am going to reach out to 100sideprojects to see if I can get a bit more info on their build.
  6. I am a wedding DJ that takes a serious interest in ceremony sound. For some time now I have been loading up a Muver6 folding cart to house 2 to 3 SKB cases along with battery power, a pelican case, and a cable bag, and I am trying to get a bit more streamlined. What is funny is that I started thinking of a "big wheel" cart for this use before I was even aware that many pro film and other sound engineers have been doing this for a number of years. I ran across a thread here from way back in 2012 that more or less touches on the concept I am thinking about I work with modularity in mind. I have two mic "boxes" that I can go hot with up to 8 mics. Although the usual scenario is 2-3. But I can always expand. Also if my main digital mixing box or IEM fails on one, I have another identical box I can swap with. Always trying to think ahead. I want to have a platform made of 80/20 T-Slot that my cases can fit on and secure onto the frame. I may also attach a mic stand or something similar to hoist up my directional fin. The biggest hurdle I feel I am facing is to properly secure down an axel assembly for my wheels. I stumbled across this that happened to be on an 80/20 profile but for the life of me cannot find the origin thread. I am assuming this was custom-made. But something of this nature would likely be the best fit. I am of course up for suggestions on what to use to complete the design.
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