Bag for SD 302 and PMD661 at DVinfo.net

Ansel Brandt · October 18th, 2010, 04:38 PM

Anyone using this combination of gear and have a bag they want to recommend? Looking for the smallest lightest bag that will hold the mixer and recorder snugly. I don't need any extra storage space.

The PMD661 was great on it's own, but annoying when used with a mixer (in a bag) because the controls are on the front, instead of the top (when hanging), and the XLR inputs are on the bottom, instead of the side.

Since I'll be getting it mail order, I need to know in advance that it will work.

Richard D. George · November 3rd, 2010, 11:23 AM

I am in the same boat. Some of the audio bags from Kata, Petrol and Porta Brace look huge. Think Tank Photo has smaller ones, but not with shoulder straps and they may be too small.

I may try the Sound Devices case, meant for the 302, made by Camrade. There is a front pocket, meant for wireless receivers, that may work for the 661.

Rick Reineke · November 4th, 2010, 10:58 AM

The Petrol PSDMB302 case interior (as measured by me, in inches) approximately 6.5 deep x 9.5 wide x 4.5 Lots of Velcro dividers, two zippered pouches w/wire thoughs, two clip on pouches and a large clear window cover flap. Much more configurable than the SD or Portabrace.
My 660 stuck out an inch or two on the top, but the 661 is smaller.
Though I did not use the 660 much in a bag configuration there was ample room for the 302, 660, 3-G2 receivers, a UM-400a Lectro transmitter, extra batteries and other odds n' ends.
See Petrol info: http://www.petrolbags.com/PSDMB302

Richard D. George · November 4th, 2010, 01:21 PM

I assume you mean the alternate bag (the PS607 Deca Mixer Bag), as the one you listed has been discontinued. The stated interior dimensions of the PS607 are 9.3 in. x 4.1 in. x 6.7 in. It is available on B&H's website, and looks interesting.

Rick Reineke · November 4th, 2010, 02:44 PM

Right you are RG! Thanks for the correction.
More than likely, there may be some NOS available if someone had the inclination to call around, probably discounted too.
Out of curiously, I'll take a look-see of the new models when I'm downtown next week.

Ansel Brandt · November 5th, 2010, 06:42 AM

thanks for the replies, that was exactly what i was looking for.

both the new and old petrol bags have the exact same stated dimensions, so it looks like the 661 at 6.5" will just fit.

Rick Reineke · November 5th, 2010, 10:23 AM

Ansel,
Take into consideration the added depth of the XLR plugs on the back/bottom of the Marantz, so right-angle XLRs may be warranted, unless you use the side panel 1/8" mini line-in.
The 660 did not have the option of line/mic switchable XLRs.

October 18th, 2010, 04:38 PM	#1
Ansel Brandt New Boot Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 24	Bag for SD 302 and PMD661 Anyone using this combination of gear and have a bag they want to recommend? Looking for the smallest lightest bag that will hold the mixer and recorder snugly. I don't need any extra storage space. The PMD661 was great on it's own, but annoying when used with a mixer (in a bag) because the controls are on the front, instead of the top (when hanging), and the XLR inputs are on the bottom, instead of the side. Since I'll be getting it mail order, I need to know in advance that it will work.

November 4th, 2010, 10:58 AM	#3
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,038	The Petrol PSDMB302 case interior (as measured by me, in inches) approximately 6.5 deep x 9.5 wide x 4.5 Lots of Velcro dividers, two zippered pouches w/wire thoughs, two clip on pouches and a large clear window cover flap. Much more configurable than the SD or Portabrace. My 660 stuck out an inch or two on the top, but the 661 is smaller. Though I did not use the 660 much in a bag configuration there was ample room for the 302, 660, 3-G2 receivers, a UM-400a Lectro transmitter, extra batteries and other odds n' ends. See Petrol info: http://www.petrolbags.com/PSDMB302 Last edited by Rick Reineke; November 4th, 2010 at 12:00 PM. Reason: Addendum

November 3rd, 2010, 11:23 AM	#2
Richard D. George Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 351	I am in the same boat. Some of the audio bags from Kata, Petrol and Porta Brace look huge. Think Tank Photo has smaller ones, but not with shoulder straps and they may be too small. I may try the Sound Devices case, meant for the 302, made by Camrade. There is a front pocket, meant for wireless receivers, that may work for the 661.

November 4th, 2010, 01:21 PM	#4
Richard D. George Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 351	I assume you mean the alternate bag (the PS607 Deca Mixer Bag), as the one you listed has been discontinued. The stated interior dimensions of the PS607 are 9.3 in. x 4.1 in. x 6.7 in. It is available on B&H's website, and looks interesting.

November 4th, 2010, 02:44 PM	#5
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,038	Right you are RG! Thanks for the correction. More than likely, there may be some NOS available if someone had the inclination to call around, probably discounted too. Out of curiously, I'll take a look-see of the new models when I'm downtown next week.

November 5th, 2010, 06:42 AM	#6
Ansel Brandt New Boot Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 24	thanks for the replies, that was exactly what i was looking for. both the new and old petrol bags have the exact same stated dimensions, so it looks like the 661 at 6.5" will just fit.

November 5th, 2010, 10:23 AM	#7
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,038	Ansel, Take into consideration the added depth of the XLR plugs on the back/bottom of the Marantz, so right-angle XLRs may be warranted, unless you use the side panel 1/8" mini line-in. The 660 did not have the option of line/mic switchable XLRs.