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Folks,
Can someone reccomend 2U flight cases for my Behringer 2500 amps? Ideally I'd like to stick to circa £40 each.
My CD & mixer are in a black and silver case,. so a matching case would be nice (but not essential).
The Behringer dimensions are 88 x 482 x 402mm.
Thanks!
Jay
spin mobile disco
13-10-2006, 05:07 PM
Well I know everyone says maplin isnt great, but they have 2U flight cases in store for £29.99 upwards. Black carpet covered with corners already on.
Might be worth a look. Or failing that try KamKase.
Danno13
13-10-2006, 05:09 PM
The maplin ones aren't long enough...
I've heard good reports about these from over the sea.. http://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?sw=thon+2u&x=0&y=0
soundlad
13-10-2006, 06:29 PM
Folks,
Can someone reccomend 2U flight cases for my Behringer 2500 amps? Ideally I'd like to stick to circa £40 each.
My CD & mixer are in a black and silver case,. so a matching case would be nice (but not essential).
The Behringer dimensions are 88 x 482 x 402mm.
Thanks!
Jay
I think Corobar Steve makes custom ones??
Corabar Steve
13-10-2006, 06:31 PM
I think Corobar Steve makes custom ones??
I'm not fully up & running yet.
Zach, (Soundlad) can make good ones too
soundlad
13-10-2006, 06:39 PM
yeh iam not too bad at making them, not blowing my own trumpet :embarasse yeh it may cost you some for the postage! So Steve can you get the self adesive carpet for a better price than terralec?
Danno13
13-10-2006, 06:44 PM
Surely no-one would be able to build a custom one for around £40 though?? I wouldn't have thought it'd be worth it...
ABS and similar plastic ones fall into your budget, but i bet those thomann ones would be way better and last much longer.
soundlad
13-10-2006, 06:46 PM
yeh i suppose
soundlad
13-10-2006, 06:46 PM
the ep 2500's are very deep
Danno13
13-10-2006, 06:48 PM
They're about normal for an amp...
Thames Valley Discos
13-10-2006, 10:52 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2U-FULL-FLIGHT-ALUMINIUM-RACK-CASE-NEW-HOT-DEAL_W0QQitemZ330037937205QQihZ014QQcategoryZ23789 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/19-FLIGHTCASE-2U-BANDS-DJ-DISCO-KARAOKE-FLIGHT-CASE_W0QQitemZ160040073572QQihZ006QQcategoryZ23789 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
You think it would be too much in terms of weight to have both of my behringer 2500 amps in 1 4U case? KamKase have a tough looking 4U case and it's just £20 over my budget, so I'll stretch to it. Only if I will be able to lift it!
I got the 4 wharfedale speakers from the car and into the house... **** they were heavy!! I'll have to employ a roadie!
Jay
Danno13
15-10-2006, 02:51 AM
Best to get a 6U case really... so you have room for an active crossover when you want to buy one.
Thames Valley Discos
16-10-2006, 04:14 PM
If you can transport it, get what i have, a 10u on wheels. If you have a venue with stairs just take one amp out to use.
I'm only a wee lad! I'd need to buy a fork lift for the 10U!!!
Thames Valley Discos
16-10-2006, 08:38 PM
I'm only a wee lad! I'd need to buy a fork lift for the 10U!!!
Fit a tow ball to it and tow it :teeth:
Back on the subject of cases... I have my second EP2500 arriving next week, thus I need to case them both.
Can you give me your opinion on which looks the best out of the following (in terms of strength, durability & quality):
Thon - http://www.thomann.de/gb/thon_rack_2he_economy.htm
Stagg - http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/abs-2u/10271
ABS - http://www.djanddiscostuff.com/prodpage.asp?prodid=1797
Muchos gracias!
groovy-nights
28-10-2006, 03:59 PM
try these guys for cases
www.swanflight.com
Swan fligh t are very expensive... Hence I have already narrowed down 3 cases within my budget...
Anyone else like to have a stab at my last post?
Quote:
"Can you give me your opinion on which looks the best out of the following (in terms of strength, durability & quality):
Thon - http://www.thomann.de/gb/thon_rack_2he_economy.htm
Stagg - http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/abs-2u/10271
ABS - http://www.djanddiscostuff.com/prodpage.asp?prodid=1797
Muchos gracias!"
groovy-nights
28-10-2006, 04:07 PM
Yes swan are expensive but the cases are the best i have seen and used.Plus they made in the uk.Alot stronger than the abs plastic stuff.Think how much did your amp cost you.
Corabar Entertainment
28-10-2006, 04:35 PM
Back on the subject of cases... I have my second EP2500 arriving next week, thus I need to case them both.
Can you give me your opinion on which looks the best out of the following (in terms of strength, durability & quality):
Thon - http://www.thomann.de/gb/thon_rack_2he_economy.htm
Stagg - http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/abs-2u/10271
ABS - http://www.djanddiscostuff.com/prodpage.asp?prodid=1797
Muchos gracias!Personally, I'd prefer the Thomann one
OK so we have 1 vote for the Thoman case! Anyone else???
Jiggles
28-10-2006, 08:45 PM
Yeh the Thonmann one looks robust!
Solitaire Events Ltd
29-10-2006, 12:41 PM
Yes swan are expensive but the cases are the best i have seen and used
If they ever bother to call or email you back, yes.
Danno13
29-10-2006, 12:48 PM
Yep, i suggested the thomann one way back up in the thread, so they get my vote!
I just had another butchers at the Thomann case (http://www.thomann.de/gb/thon_rack_2he_economy.htm). The description reads:
"Thon Rack Rack 2 Units Wood, 4 locks, 40cm deep, outside dimensions (whd) 53,5 x 14,5 x 50,5 cm, weight: 6,5 kg "
But my Behringer EP2500 amp is 40.2CM deep...
Danno13
29-10-2006, 05:57 PM
You want this one then -
http://www.thomann.de/gb/thon_rack_2he_economy_45.htm
The rack section is 45cm deep. Its only 50.5cm when the front and back lids are on.
Thanks Danno :)
Have another question. The rack link you gave me, has two handles (one on either side). When I carry this rack with an amp in it, is it ok just to hold one of the handles (this way I will be able to hold and amp in each hand. What do you think?
Jay
Danno13
29-10-2006, 09:16 PM
Wouldn't have thought that would matter. I carry my amps sideways quite alot so i can free up the other hand and haven't had a problem.
Although, why not just get 1 4U rack for both if your planning on carrying them both together?
My speakers are circa 33KG each. Carrying 1 of them is is possible and that's how I got them home. But having to carry 4 of them one by one to a gig is too much! Thus I feel that carrying 1 4U rack with 2 18KG or so amps is a tad hazzardous for my back!
A 4U would also be much cheaper that 2 2U's.... But it's just the weight I have an issue with.
Also, because I ordered a Crosover, I will need 1 2U and 1 3U.....
Danno13
30-10-2006, 12:44 PM
But you said..
(this way I will be able to hold and amp in each hand.
So that way will actually be heavier than carrying both amps in 1 4U rack as you have extra metal work for the extra flightcase!
Hi Danno,
Must also remember that having everything in 1 rack means if I have a small gig, I would have to take the whole rack.... Wheras with two smaller racks I could just take what I need.
I really appreciate you help with this mate :)
Thanks
Thames Valley Discos
30-10-2006, 08:09 PM
how about this?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&item=150035191125&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
I know nothing about the build quality of cases! Thus have to ask about the handle on this case from ebay. It looks flimsy! Will it actually hold the 17KG's of EP2500?????
That's my main concern with all cases is when they will actually break. The ABS style cases look the easiest to hold, the Thon from Thomann look like they could dig into your palm and this one on ebay looks like the handle might give way.
Most people have suggested I go for the case on Thomann (£54). But I still need convincing!
Silly really, I have everything now... Lights, cd, mixer, Xover, speakers etc. Just no **** flight case for the kit!
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