imadje Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I am wondering if the following assumptions I have on midi controllers are true:1) That midi controllers have no moving parts or delicate mechanisms (such as cd spindles and lasers, turntable tonearm assembly)?I get the feeling that they are mostly PCB with a small audio out section.2) and that therefore physical knocks and scrapes may damage rotary pots, faders or buttons but can't physically damage much of the internal working of the unit.Can any of you confirm or disproove these assumptions please?...and with this in mind how important does everyone think it is to have a proper hard case for transporting a controller? As oppose to a well padded bag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapFive Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Ok foolish, the MIDI controllers don't have moving parts, but like any computer you must still keep them away from things like magnets, and don't knock it around too much as this could make the unit not work anymore, so they are tougher but still take some care, things like the platters need to be protected, for this reason I would go a case ftw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydc Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 1) correct2) physical knocks (in extreme cases) cause solder joints to crack/break. usually this would only be the case where the joint wasn't properly formed in the first place due to sub standard quality control. The result would be a button/knob/encoder that doesn't work.to damage the component itself, you'd be looking at a decent hit in a very specific spot.I'd just use a bag that provides decent protection...... but you can never be too careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imadje Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 OK.cheers lloyd, yeah i know about dry solder but am handy enuff with the iron, good info man.Capfive: even tho lloyd is right I'm swinging round to a better safe than sorry attitude. Reckon hard case FTW. not that much more cost but you dont have to think twice about where you put it or if you sit on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydc Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 http://www.djtechtools.com/store/bags/t ... 4-bag.htmlhttp://www.djtechtools.com/store/essent ... -case.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imadje Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 ^that shoulder bag is an ideal solution, waterproof, lightweight, foam inner...They wont make one of those for the NS6 i dont think cos it's much heavier having the steel body. i'll keep my eyes out though.if i had an S4 that would be a no brainer lloyd, best of all worlds.P.s. Capfive and me are ninjas man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapFive Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Good find lloydHey fool, you should stick some foam and maybe line this puppy with ply, then you have an easily made case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapFive Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Oh yeah its for an s4 durrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydc Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 oh, forgot you have an NS6....those things are massive aren't they? maybe one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imadje Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 i had to edit this post coz yours nipped in there. full on rofl.anyway:i'm thinking of going to measure up some small keyboard cases.I've had custom builds done b4 but know an off the shelf product is way cheaper.If i get one thats too big I will add foam but also have space for headphones, laptop stand, xlrs, and tings.i'll post any dimensions I find... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imadje Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 interesting: would have enough room to keep a change of clothes.... has wheels and pockets too:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gator-61-Note-4 ... 494&sr=1-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapFive Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LQ0R2 ... 6&sr=1-110Mate, here is your case, just reinforce around this puppy and your good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 to save the knobs and faders being hit, you could put a deck saver on it before you put it in the bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapFive Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Here you go http://www.gatorcases.com/Default.aspx? ... ogID=11871 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imadje Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 cheers capfive,i know gator are generally overpriced for what you get, they are industry standard and play on their rep a bit IMO.that body glove thing looks amazing tho. I was suprised to find they were uk too... i've mailed them to get some internal dimensions.http://www.bodygloveuk.com/seriesone.php"no questions asked - lifetime guarantee" get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapFive Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Boom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Could someone help me find a case thats just a little bit bigger than 26"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydc Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Could someone help me find a case thats just a little bit bigger than 26"?for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 A ddj t1, doin some planning atm. Trying to keep it close so I can get away with having it as (under the seat) carry on luggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydc Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 A ddj t1, doin some planning atm. Trying to keep it close so I can get away with having it as (under the seat) carry on luggage.whats with the carry on luggage?have you got interstate gigs coming up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Nah, but we go to cairns alot and I know people there, (and there's alot better clubs) It would be sweet to get some gigs up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapFive Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 http://www.kosmic.com.au/DJ/PIONEER%20D ... nd-S1-CaseBOOM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 ^ nice, seen those before, but id like to be able to keep all my stuff in it, not just the mixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapFive Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 .... you do know how big its going to be then...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 haha yeh, but I ment like a side pocket where I can keep my laptop, headphones and an rca cablethat body glove bag is quite nice, and we have a sewing person near us, so prehaps I could get them to shorten it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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