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Why we should avoid German supermarket "flight cases".

  • 03-06-2008 2:01pm
    #1
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭


    I have seen live bands and DJ's carrying anything from laptops to mixers in these Lidl/ Aldi cases, I use them for carrying patch cables. When I was packing my equipment the other day the handle broke off and spilt its contents over the ground :eek:


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  • #2
    Dun laoire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,687 ✭✭✭Dun laoire


    Run_to_da_hills wrote: »
    I have seen live bands and DJ's carrying anything from laptops to mixers in these Lidl/ Aldi cases, I use them for carrying patch cables. When I was packing my equipment the other day the handle broke off and spilt its contents over the ground :eek:

    Luckily for you it was only a few cables. I suppose it could be said you get what you pay for. Not having a dig mate just stating what seems pretty obvious.

    P.s
    Nice carpet, kinda trippy ;-)


  • #3
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    Dun laoire wrote: »
    Luckily for you it was only a few cables. I suppose it could be said you get what you pay for. Not having a dig mate just stating what seems pretty obvious.

    P.s
    Nice carpet, kinda trippy ;-)
    That was only for illustration purposes as I did not have a cam with me at the time. :) It actually happened on the tarmac loading up after a gig, what was more frustrating looking for small bits and pieces that rolled under the van. :eek:


  • #4
    highlydebased
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,472 ✭✭✭highlydebased


    I have that exact case......heap of shi*e! likewise i only carried cables around in it but the locks that keep it closed broke off..........


  • #5
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    Neon-Circles wrote: »
    I have that exact case......heap of shi*e! likewise i only carried cables around in it but the locks that keep it closed broke off..........
    I have four of them, all retired to storing excess cables, dismantled laptops and house hold junk. I would prefere to use a cardboard box on the road rather than these, at least you know when the arse is going to fall out of a card board box :D


  • #6
    FruitLover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,534 ✭✭✭FruitLover


    Flight case? More like shi...


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  • #7
    DJ_Spider
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,958 ✭✭✭DJ_Spider


    I bought a aluminium tool case from Halfords. It had the dividers inside, but I found if I removed all but one of them my KAM mixer fitted perfectly. I put one right at the end to put the power cable in as I am always looking for the right one! I have my 00DJ in a laptop backpack as that is the only thing big enough for it. I don't want to buy the PCDJ case as it wouldn't allow me to transport it, and also it is designed for a 19" mixer which mine isn't.

    I have my amp in a case, and use a briefcase for my portable DVD player, and bit and pieces. But the best thing I bought was one of those toolboxes on wheels that separates. I use it for my speaker cables, cable reels, and multi socket blocks.


  • #8
    Ginger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,931 ✭✭✭Ginger


    Similar thing happened with one I bought in a reputable place about 10 years ago.. handle just came staight off.. So rivet gun and a new leather handle was promptly installed!


  • #9
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    I wouldn't be too worried about putting the OODJ in a flight case as it is built inside a hard shell itself. Cheap flightcases look tacky, if someone is going to hire a DJ for e300 to do a wedding and the guy arrives with his gear inside a few battered up e15 Lidl flight cases it dose not look very professional.


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