Ideas for transporting cables, etc

[sleepy_monkey]

Besides a bag. Doesn't need to be big, but needs to allow me to keep adapters etc separate. I used to use a bag or a plastic bin, but wondering what cool stuff you guys use. Fender briefcase??? Um, no.

 

[Lowactnsatsfctn]

Harbor freight sells Aluminum cases in silver and black. One is obviously better for metal.
I have that I keep auto diagnostic stuff in, but it would hold a micro amp and a lot of cables

 

[ThudThudThud]

I use a plastic case that used to carry lighting samples (in the industry).
Fits all my cables etc. About 20" x 16" x 10". Tough enough.

 

[sleepy_monkey]

Thanks!

This one looks cool:
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[Lowactnsatsfctn]

Thanks!

This one looks cool:
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Thats it
They have a few different sizes, and they go on sale often. The hardware on it is pretty nice, especially for the price.

 

[sleepy_monkey]

I will try to swing by and hopefully one of the local HFs will have one I can check out.

 

[WayneP]

We use a small suitcase, the kind with wheels and extending handle. Lots of zip-up pockets for adapters, DI’s etc

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt



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[uhdinator]

Snare bag or snare case for cables
Tool box for adapters, tools, zip ties
Tape, cable tester. Etc

 

[Unrepresented]

Not as many cables and adapters as you have, but my Mono case that holds my basses has a lot of pockets. It's where I keep at least three cables, extra batteries, needle nose pliers, etc.

 

[ggunn]

Extension cord reels for mic cables end to end. Cheap and effective.

 

[iamalex123]

I keep my bass rig cables in a heavy duty cabelas bag, the cables for my PA, go in a extra road case i had lying around. Adapters, patch cables, short insert snake, and often used tools go into an EMT trauma case that i have. Big lower section, with two drawers. Very handy, durable as anything

 

[Zooberwerx]

Black plastic footlockers...get 'em at Lowes and such for ~$20. For sorting smaller cables, adaptors, etc., I use CPAP carry bags as combination sorting bins / dividers. For the really big stuff, we use a fairly sturdy Rubbermaid storage bin w/ snaptop. Cables go on orange plastic ext. cord reels. Once set-up, our guitarist pops his monitor on top.

Riis

 

[Already In Use]

I house most all of my cables, power strips, extension cords etc.. in an old plastic milk crate. I have an old brief case I keep all my finer cables(computer, patch, usb, etc) in along with adapters, hard drives, USB drives and such. I have a back pack with specialty items, recording stuff, I Pod/ I Pad, wireless, computer fans. I can fit my whole setup for playing bass on a flat hand cart. Instrument cables stay in the bass case with straps and tuners. The PA..that's another multiple trip story. Oh..I use those velcro type cables ties to keep the cables nice along with prohibiting anybody from "helping" me pack up.

 

[Munjibunga]

We use a small suitcase, the kind with wheels and extending handle. Lots of zip-up pockets for adapters, DI’s etc

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt



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That's what I use. A briefcase wouldn't hold a tenth of my cables.

 

[Tuned]

Something that's been working well for me is a laptop backpack, with the obvious benefit of carrying it on your back. I also have a have a carry-on style laptop bag, the type made to sit above the kind with wheels and extending handle. It has a retracting shoulder strap, also very handy.

I hate cable ties, I've been using knots for thousands of shows, never had a cable die from a knot. Just don't yank them tight, get them close and give them a gentle pinch. It's way faster than cable ties, which I find are more in my way than of any help. If a cable can't handle a knot it doesn't belong on stage.

 

[Munjibunga]

Something that's been working well for me is a laptop backpack, with the obvious benefit of carrying it on your back. I also have a have a carry-on style laptop bag, the type made to sit above the kind with wheels and extending handle. It has a retracting shoulder strap, also very handy.

I hate cable ties, I've been using knots for thousands of shows, never had a cable die from a knot. Just don't yank them tight, get them close and give them a gentle pinch. It's way faster than cable ties, which I find are more in my way than of any help. If a cable can't handle a knot it doesn't belong on stage.

It's not a good practice. Over time the knots will start to internally dislodge the shielding, making the cable susceptible to interference and giving it a kinky appearance (I know some of you guys are into that, Maki). This will happen with cables of any quality (Mogami, Belden, Canare, etc.).

 

[monkeyland]

For standard trio gigs with two powered speakers on stands.

I also usually have a Shure mic pouch in there that contains a 4 way screwdriver, sharpies etc.


These are for the bigger jobs. For some reason it came out sideways

the black box holds the snake(s). One trunk has power cables in it, the other mic and speaker. The one with the mic and speaker cables has a tray in the top that I made that holds mic cords 12 ft and under and any other special bits.

 

[goldenglory18]

I use a vertical, rolling tool box. Cables in the bottom half and adapters/accessories in the top.

Kinda like this, just not nearly as expensive...

http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202262...N=5yc1vZc22aZ1z1167i&R=202262088#.UVM7g67T6Gw

 

[45acp]

I use a small backpack for all my cords, a power strip, extension cord, etc. I also keep one of those 6 pack coolers in the bottom of it for those gigs that the owner charges us for beverages.

 

[Doug R]

We have a small, rolling hard shell airline-type suitcase, about 1-ft by 2-ft. Tilt it back, pull up the handle and roll it around - never lift and carry another crate or bag.

A divider (with zipper pockets) snaps down to divide the main part of the case from the other space under the lid.

We roll-up our mic, speaker & guitar cords and toss them in the big main section; extension cords, power strip & duct tape go under the lid; and adaptors, short patch cords, pens, screwdriver, mini flashlight, batteries, business cards, kazoos etc. go in the little mesh pockets.

Unzip it around the outside, lay it out flat, and everything is right there and easy to see. Fill it up, fold the two halves back together and zip it up and you're ready to pack and load.

Any luggage store or big chain store should have some.