Perfect for Custom Audio / Video Gear Travel CaseAs a self-taught, amateur classical pianist, I was looking for a solution to both store and transport my audio and video recording gear. I've started making classical piano videos on YouTube, and I'm able to store all of my gear in this toolbox (except for the tripods, oh - and the piano ;)). That allows me to grab this (and my tripods) and go to set-up the same configuration at any piano in the world, and get the top view and side view with high-quality audio recordings that I use for all of my videos.
I used 3 layers of 7/8" Kaizen Foam in the center section of the box, and carefully carved out the profiles of my gear to fit snugly. I removed 5 of the 6 orange bins for now, to allow my cables and other accessories to fit.
Gear includes: Canon Vixia HF-R70 Camcorder for Side Video, Smartphone for Top Video, Zoom H4n Pro Black field recorder for X/Y Audio, with (2) 20' Hosa Pro XLR Cables to a matched pair of Rode M5 Small Condenser Microphones (+48V Power provided by Zoom), mounted to the Rode Stereo Bar for X/Y or ORTF audio recording, the Power Adapters for Zoom and Canon are in the small bin, along with a J5 Tactical Flashlight, Neewer LED Light with mini-tripod, Utility Knife, Marker, Electrical Tape, are all under the Tascam DR-07X for back-up field recording (or ambient recording). The two small curved foam pieces just help keep things in place for now until I add a few more things. I'll probably scribe some convoluted foam to the top center section for added peace of mind, and I still need to purchase a few USB (and AC) power banks to add to this set-up in case there aren't any wall outlets near the piano I want to record. All I need now is a tripod bag for my 4 tripods, and I can take my set-up to any piano in the world and get a similar recording. The box, as is fully loaded, weighs in at just under 15 lbs, which is very manageable.
This Ridgid Toolbox is exactly what I was looking for!! The only thing I don't like about it is that the company chose a word to base their company on, yet spelled it differently. Why not, RIGID? But I can't deny the that this is an excellent company and a high quality product for a very reasonable price, and I am very happy with my purchase!
by ScottL
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