justanross Posted December 4, 2012 Report Posted December 4, 2012 Here is some info on the new bag: http://www.pro-sound...&Category_Code= Scott Farr's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbG8jrJyIr8&feature=youtu.be Discuss. Quote
Zack Posted December 4, 2012 Report Posted December 4, 2012 Looks good.. print it... sell it... go go Quote
johnpaul215 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Posted December 4, 2012 That's more informative than anything I've ever seen about a sound bag. Quote
garybruckner Posted December 4, 2012 Report Posted December 4, 2012 Thanks for the posting Justan. Just waiting for mine to come in from Trew. Quote
justanross Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Posted December 5, 2012 Great to see you on here Gary I might have to come by and check that bad boy out. Quote
treckson Posted December 5, 2012 Report Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks for the post...cant wait to get my 664 and now I know how I'm going to keep it nested! Quote
Tom Craca Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 I just finished a review on this bag as well and it's on Gotham Sound's web site. I also believe they have them in stock now too. Check it out! http://gothamsound.com/main.shtml?page=petrol-ps617-review-tom-craca Quote
Chris G Posted January 27, 2013 Report Posted January 27, 2013 Tom, thanks for the informative review on the Petrol 617. Finally got my 664 and trying decide what I need from a bag, and your review certainly helps. Wish the video in beginning of thread was still around. Quote
Tom Craca Posted January 27, 2013 Report Posted January 27, 2013 Thanks Chris. Get in touch with Christina at Gotham Sound, I believe she has (or had) some in stock and you could go get your hands on one. Cheers and best of luck. Quote
dnsfmb Posted January 28, 2013 Report Posted January 28, 2013 Is anyone having luck finding one in the LA area? Quote
TomBoisseau Posted January 31, 2013 Report Posted January 31, 2013 Can someone please tell me , what is this little plastic "picture frame" on the front of the 617 case. It looks like a place to put your card or ID, but if so, how do you get it open? Tom Quote
Zack Posted January 31, 2013 Report Posted January 31, 2013 ID perhaps, press crap (although usually larger and worn around neck). Personally, I put my business card in there. Just pops open, outer edge is just a shell that snaps around the edge. Quote
Toddsound Posted January 31, 2013 Report Posted January 31, 2013 I got one of these Petrol bags and definitely prefer it to the one Portabrace makes. It is just like the 614 only bigger and it has more room for the extra things we all need on the job for Lav placement. I have been using on a number of jobs and it is a well made bag. Quote
juanignacio Posted February 1, 2013 Report Posted February 1, 2013 Is anyone else having a difficult time getting to the CF/SD card door with the Petrol 617? Tom, I read your article and it was great but trying to figure out how you have it laid out where the door is accessible. Also, trying to find a sweet spot for the BDS. I like where you had it but didn't like it hitting the 664. I have never owned a petrol, I've had the same Porta-Brace AO-1.5 for the last 9 years so I guess I am used to that layout. Quote
Tom Craca Posted February 1, 2013 Report Posted February 1, 2013 I don't have any difficulty getting the card door open, but I do have a hard time grabbing the CF card with the TC Lemo still plugged in. I have the CL-6 divider panel between the 664 and the lectro's and BDS and the BDS is clipped to the 4th (right most) elastic strap attached to the front wall of the main compartment. The far side of the divider panel sits between the BDS and the 664 body and sometimes the top of the BDS does touch the mixer; I might add a piece of moleskin or something, but it doesn't concern me now. Quote
mulluysavage Posted February 7, 2013 Report Posted February 7, 2013 If you have a keyboard connected, you can't open the card door. I guess this isn't a big deal, but I kept a wireless keyboard connected at all times for all kinds of data entry (and hot keys, that the 664 doesn't have) to the 788. Quote
runawaytrains Posted February 8, 2013 Report Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks for the indepth review Tom, now if I can only find one in stock somewhere in the world! Very excited, finally after months of waiting received my 664 from Trew. Cheers. - Anna Quote
TomBoisseau Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 I've been a little disappointed that the Petrol 617 does not have as much "storage" space compared to the PS602. Additionally it does not have any handles like the other Petrol bags and is more of a "bag" and less "boxy". As a results when you set it down, it often tips over. All those things considered, I still feel it is the best option out there. I just picked up my 617 bag from my local cobbler. That's right. Cobbler is not just a desert. Anyway I had him add 2 more wireless pouch "brackets" on the front ends of the bag using the Petrol PS604 kits. I thinks with those additional pockets, I'll be content. Tom Quote
Sonam Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 cobbler? did he repair your set boots also for the same price?!!! Quote
TomBoisseau Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 Interestingly, he told me that nowadays he does more special "heavy duty" sewing projects for people than he does shoe repair. Most shoes currently made (at least that the average joe can afford) are not repairable. Tom Quote
Boomboom Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 Cobblers are too much often underestimated for these types of jobs. They got sewing machines that could sew jeans pockets on your car doors... ;-) Quote
dnsfmb Posted February 18, 2013 Report Posted February 18, 2013 Does anybody know if there's a estimate one when more of these will be available? I don't feel like cutting my PS601 open to fit it that way, and keeping the 664 in its white box is becoming depressing. Quote
MT Groove Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Matt, sent you a PM. Sammy Huen Quote
dnsfmb Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Interesting. Just spoke with some Vitec reps, apparently the delay is partly due to retailers/distributors wanting their logo on the bag. Quote
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