Looking for Boom Stand Case recommendations at DVinfo.net

Michael LaHatte · November 17th, 2009, 07:38 PM

What is an inexpensive case that can be used to transport a boom stand or more than one boom stand around town that will fit a 46" long boom stand (when closed - specifically the On-Stage SB9600 and the Manfrotto 420b)?

Thanks,
Michael

Battle Vaughan · November 17th, 2009, 08:04 PM

inexpensive makes it tricky. You can get On-Stage mike stand cases from such places as Musiciansfriend.com and americanmusical.com. The Manfrotto, harder; try bhphotovideo and search tripod cases, they have a number by various manufacturers, but not what I would call cheap, ymmv. /Battle Vaughan

Michael LaHatte · November 17th, 2009, 08:53 PM

I found this one: Kata | LS-54 Light Stand Bag | KT LS-54 | B&H Photo Video .. it seems nice.. will fit 4 up to 54" ...

Seth Bloombaum · November 17th, 2009, 08:59 PM

for an unpadded case that will accomodate a few stands, check out the golf guard travel case for a golf bag on amazon, or at your local sporting goods store.

You can put everything you mention in it, as well as your tripod soft case, and a few lights.

A friend uses this as his travel tripod case - works well.

SB

Dean Sensui · November 18th, 2009, 03:00 AM

I'll second Seth's suggestion.

I got a golf case from Sports Authority for $100 and it's been working fine for a few years now... But the handle did break off, which I repaired with fiberglass and epoxy. And a small hole got punched into the bottom which I also fixed with fiberglass and epoxy. All the damage was done by airline travel, which is to be expected.

Here's the case I got. They're probably available from various sources:

http://www.digitalgiftstore.com/9735-1.html

Michael LaHatte · November 18th, 2009, 05:43 AM

What do you use on the inside of that golf case to protect the stands from scratching each other?

Dean Sensui · November 19th, 2009, 06:02 AM

There's nothing to keep the stands from scratching each other.

If you really wanted to keep the stands pristine you can wrap each one in a towel. For me, cosmetics is unimportant. As long as they don't get damaged and operate smoothly, I'm OK with it.

November 17th, 2009, 07:38 PM	#1
Michael LaHatte Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 44	Looking for Boom Stand Case recommendations What is an inexpensive case that can be used to transport a boom stand or more than one boom stand around town that will fit a 46" long boom stand (when closed - specifically the On-Stage SB9600 and the Manfrotto 420b)? Thanks, Michael

November 17th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#4
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	for an unpadded case that will accomodate a few stands, check out the golf guard travel case for a golf bag on amazon, or at your local sporting goods store. You can put everything you mention in it, as well as your tripod soft case, and a few lights. A friend uses this as his travel tripod case - works well. SB __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

November 18th, 2009, 03:00 AM	#5
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	I'll second Seth's suggestion. I got a golf case from Sports Authority for $100 and it's been working fine for a few years now... But the handle did break off, which I repaired with fiberglass and epoxy. And a small hole got punched into the bottom which I also fixed with fiberglass and epoxy. All the damage was done by airline travel, which is to be expected. Here's the case I got. They're probably available from various sources: http://www.digitalgiftstore.com/9735-1.html __________________ Dean Sensui Exec Producer, Hawaii Goes Fishing

November 19th, 2009, 06:02 AM	#7
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	There's nothing to keep the stands from scratching each other. If you really wanted to keep the stands pristine you can wrap each one in a towel. For me, cosmetics is unimportant. As long as they don't get damaged and operate smoothly, I'm OK with it. __________________ Dean Sensui Exec Producer, Hawaii Goes Fishing

November 17th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#2
Battle Vaughan Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL USA Posts: 1,505	inexpensive makes it tricky. You can get On-Stage mike stand cases from such places as Musiciansfriend.com and americanmusical.com. The Manfrotto, harder; try bhphotovideo and search tripod cases, they have a number by various manufacturers, but not what I would call cheap, ymmv. /Battle Vaughan

November 17th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#3
Michael LaHatte Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 44	I found this one: Kata \| LS-54 Light Stand Bag \| KT LS-54 \| B&H Photo Video .. it seems nice.. will fit 4 up to 54" ...

November 18th, 2009, 05:43 AM	#6
Michael LaHatte Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 44	What do you use on the inside of that golf case to protect the stands from scratching each other?