Nathaniel Robinson Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Sennheiser's case for the MKH20/30/40/50 is nice enough, but takes up a lot of space inside a Pelican. Same goes for my Schoeps case. While looking for a compact solution, I found this "cigar caddy"; popular with the festival taping community: It's not quite Pelican grade, but it seems to offer a snug fit and adequate protection (stored inside my pelican 1510). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathaniel Robinson Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 It's the "Cigar Caddy 3140", which I purchased on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007VU67O/ref=pd_aw_sbs_6/185-9196501-0962545?pi=SS115 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 i got the plastic tubes from mc-master carr - thanks to Senator... you may have to put some padding in between individual elements or they will run against each other... -vin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 i got the plastic tubes from mc-master carr - thanks to Senator... you may have to put some padding in between individual elements or they will run against each other... -vin Because I didn't want to pay for the overpriced tubes that vark sells - I was looking the McMaster tubes. But what did you do for end caps - McMaster has rubber plugs but o wasn't sure about them holding on so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Jack, mics (mkh50s and Sankens, and a 418) are all in these tubes. these are not the ones with an end cap, these are telescoping. like the schoeps stuff. manufactued by Rose Kreiger germany... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBoisseau Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Nathaniel, Thanks for suggestion. I just ordered one to check it out. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 While strawling a little in a hardware store I found out by accident that knitting needle cases(they are actually tubes) work well too. They are the same ones sennheiser supplies with their mics, at least with my 8060. They work well with my other neumann mics too. 22mm is a good width for most mics. for example see: http://www.hobbydoos.nl/winkel/producten/haaknaaldenkoker.asp I put a bit of foam rubber in the bottom and cut of the the other part until it locks the mic well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathaniel Robinson Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Vin: MKH mics are a squeeze and may rub together a bit. Good thinking, an something I will look out for! The narrower diameter of the Schoeps keeps it from rubbing, while the foam offers enough compression to pin everything in place (no sliding inside case). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Vin I was looking at their clear acrylic tubes that I was going to cut down to make something like the vark tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Jack, no, do look at the telescoping tube cases, it may be apt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Lewis Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 http://www.reddingaudiostore.com/catalog/item/8157888/8838845.htm Cheap, but may not fit the Sennheisers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 McMaster part no 2108T28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 search for "shipping tubes"- and you get to the page, bottom left is what i am referring to... there are different diameters and lengths. the part number i put up here is just right for the MKH series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gilchrist Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Because I didn't want to pay for the overpriced tubes that vark sells - I was looking the McMaster tubes. But what did you do for end caps - McMaster has rubber plugs but o wasn't sure about them holding on so well. You get what you pay for. Vark's Drytubes were developed in part to help solve a problem I was having traveling with gear. While the price is high at first glance, I've been extremely happy with mine which I have used since around 1998. They solved most all humidity related problems with my Schoeps mics (once the ring connectors were cleaned properly) because the mics have traveled assembled for the last 15+ years. Hence little to no condensation, oxidization or dirt on the ring connectors. The tubes also solved the problem of the blue flocking in the old style Schoeps boxes getting into capsules. Part of the appeal is the ruggedness of the tube, due in large part to the Lexan ends. The custom fabricated ends also hold the silica gel capsules that keep the mics dry. While I'm close friends with all the folks at Vark (having known one of them since we were in high school together 45 years ago and was a neighbor of their shop for more than 20 years) I get no break on price of their products and paid dearly for the first tubes I bought because they were a custom product They are without a doubt one of the best accessory purchases I've made especially in light of the cost of the mics they protect. Best regards, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Immoral Mr Teas Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I carry an MKH40 in a Peli 1040 - with plenty of room for a square clip AND two more MKH8040s (in their 85x60x30mm cardboard box which has been their home nearly since I bought them). It slightly flattens the 40's foam head if I decided to carry that in the same case. Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Deakin Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I use lock & lock boxes for some of my mics. Works great durable and cheap. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Deakin Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 The cigar case does look interesting. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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