Speakers in bags on show [Archive] - Mobile Disco Directory Forum

Tom

23-04-2009, 04:37 PM

Ok, a bit of an odd title but I think it works.

I have been sourcing materials for my new custom speakers to make custom cases for them.

I recall seeing a few members (may only be the one) on here who leave the speaker case on the speaker and put them up on the stand. As the cases are quite tight fitting to the speaker, I think it looks ok.

I plan to do the same with my speakers, mainly to protect them and also the paint but only take them out of the cases for weddings and corporate gigs. I know this don't really have much to do with our industry but I see people who do PA hire who leave the cases on as well.

Do you think this looks messy, or would look ok if the cases were fitted to the case and not loose and baggy.

All opinions welcome, good and bad. :)

Tony Scott

23-04-2009, 04:59 PM

I think as long as they are tight fitting and have full front face openings then they look quite smart Tom.

They look even better if they are 'Rog Mogale' Red!! ;) :D

Tom

23-04-2009, 05:30 PM

I think as long as they are tight fitting and have full front face openings then they look quite smart Tom.

They look even better if they are 'Rog Mogale' Red!! ;) :D

:lol:

Not sure what colour I want the cases yet. I could go for a standard black, but I was thinking of going for white speakers cabs.

If I get the paint on right, all I need to do is wipe them if need be. :)

Could work. Contrasting colours. :)

Pe7e

23-04-2009, 05:33 PM

I can understand using them on a pair of rough looking speakers to hide them, but why cover up your nice ones from view, it's not on the stands where speakers get the knocks, it's in the van.

Excalibur

23-04-2009, 05:35 PM

Cj_The_Dj

23-04-2009, 05:39 PM

it'll look like the fair :)

Spirits High

23-04-2009, 06:06 PM

Tom et al,

I use mine in their covers that was why they were designed that way :p :D

top pic PSR8A's , bottom pic PSR15A's

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/polobloke/newpics09009-1.jpg

Dynamic Entertainment

23-04-2009, 06:34 PM

Like has been said, if they are a tight fit then great. Incidentally, i came across bags recently that when the front opened up, it was joined at the top, you added a couple of poles, and it formed a canopy (?) that gave extra protection for the outdoors. Didnt look brilliant, but definately keeps the rain off the grills. :)

Tom

23-04-2009, 08:55 PM

Seems a bit 50/50 at the moment but that's ok. :)

Paul - I have to say I can't really notice the bags, which is a good thing. :) Might be because the speaker is black aswell. Might have a bit of a problem if mine are going to be white. lol.

Thanks for your opinions so far. :)

DJ INDIE

23-04-2009, 10:32 PM

Bouncy Dancefloor

23-04-2009, 10:37 PM

i have the W audio speakers too, the Prolight rep told me the covers are designed like that for outdoor(ish) use, just incase the weather turns and you just have to zip the front together

ive never considered using them in their bags for usual mobile work and after seing this thread, i still dont see the point? How are you saving anything? Infact you have to rip off 2 velcro panels and unzip the front and pin it back. Whereas i just unzip the front and lift onto stand. Again, whats the point in this?

Spirits High

24-04-2009, 08:33 AM

I now have the same set up as spirits high - the covers are brilliant - tight with flaps for the handles, front facia, top hat, and rear control panel that all velcro back so that the speakers can be used with the covers on.

I havent decided whether to leave them on or not myself yet..

Well put ;) The covers do indeed fit tightly and are easy enough to unzip the covers and away you go.

As to wether you use them this way or not is entirely up to you. I choose to do it this way because this is the way I do it. Everyone is entitled to an opinion and we all do things different ways.

If everybody had their rigs /gigs exactly the same it would be very boring :p :D

i have the W audio speakers too, the Prolight rep told me the covers are designed like that for outdoor(ish) use, just incase the weather turns and you just have to zip the front together

ive never considered using them in their bags for usual mobile work and after seing this thread, i still dont see the point? How are you saving anything? Infact you have to rip off 2 velcro panels and unzip the front and pin it back. Whereas i just unzip the front and lift onto stand. Again, whats the point in this?

Now I wouldn't want my speakers outside if there was a bit of rain. Covers on or not there's a good chance of ho should we put it....."Drama"

DJMaxG

28-04-2009, 07:24 AM

Speakers such as the Mackie SRM 450, and Carlsbro Gamma 12", have bags available to buy.

The other option of course, if they're 8s, 10s, or 12s, is a flight case to fit both in. Very protective.

Excalibur

28-04-2009, 07:25 AM

Speakers such as the Mackie SRM 450, and Carlsbro Gamma 12", have bags available to buy.

The other option of course, if they're 8s, 10s, or 12s, is a flight case to fit both in. Very protective.

Should be interesting lifting two speakers still in a flight case up onto a tripod. ;) :D

Well put ;)
Now I wouldn't want my speakers outside if there was a bit of rain. Covers on or not there's a good chance of ho should we put it....."Drama"
Serves you right for being daft enough to electrify your speakers. :p Keep the amp inside, where it belongs. :p Or follow the splendid advice from Max, and leave them in the flightcase.

rob1963

28-04-2009, 09:06 AM

I plan to do the same with my speakers, mainly to protect them and also the paint but only take them out of the cases for weddings and corporate gigs. I know this don't really have much to do with our industry but I see people who do PA hire who leave the cases on as well.

I assume from this that you'll be painting your speaker cabinets, Tom.

If this is the case, I'd strongly recommend that you cover them with carpet cloth instead.

Not only does it look better, but you won't have to re-spray your speakers every 5 minutes.

I'm speaking from experience, as I used home made speakers when I first started.

CRAZY K

28-04-2009, 09:11 AM

I can understand using them on a pair of rough looking speakers to hide them, but why cover up your nice ones from view, it's not on the stands where speakers get the knocks, it's in the van.

Agreed, the covers are going to get kicked around in no time and look rubbish.

Unprofessional unless your working in some real rough holes:eek:

AT BEDROOM DJ RATES.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

CRAZY K

CRAZY K

28-04-2009, 09:15 AM

that was why they were designed that way :p :D

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/polobloke/newpics09009-1.jpg

Must be designed for Outdoor use.

Do all the top bands use this approach indoors?

Seems Crazy to me--

CRAZY K

Spirits High

28-04-2009, 11:23 AM

Seems Crazy to me--

CRAZY K

But doesn't everything seem Crazy to you?

You are afterall Crazy K :p :D :D :D :D

Solitaire Events Ltd

28-04-2009, 11:25 AM

I must admit I've used the PSR-8s with the bags on before, but they have been in corners of rooms and out the way.

DJMaxG

28-04-2009, 02:53 PM

Agreed, the covers are going to get kicked around in no time and look rubbish.

Unprofessional unless your working in some real rough holes:eek:

AT BEDROOM DJ RATES.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

CRAZY K

You can think what you like! But why use 8" cabinets, these are supposed to be moniters for studio purposes etc, 10" Minimum, and there's no sub woofers either.

What is the sound like, just curious?

DJMaxG

28-04-2009, 02:56 PM

Should be interesting lifting two speakers still in a flight case up onto a tripod. ;) :D

Serves you right for being daft enough to electrify your speakers. :p Keep the amp inside, where it belongs. :p Or follow the splendid advice from Max, and leave them in the flightcase.

I must admit, you can get proper bags for them, rain covers. Wilson's Funfair uses them for most of their rides.

If outside, should be under a Gazebo or something protective.

Excalibur

28-04-2009, 03:03 PM

visualdjmax

28-04-2009, 03:21 PM

I must admit, you can get proper bags for them, rain covers. Wilson's Funfair uses them for most of their rides.

If outside, should be under a Gazebo or something protective.

Who are Wilsons Funfairs? (sorry off topic???????) are they a brand that we should be familiar with???

Solitaire Events Ltd

28-04-2009, 03:28 PM

Yeah Darren, I'd have expected you of all people to know better. What on earth were you thinking? :confused: :confused:

Yeah, sorry I should have known better really than to question the Oracle that is DJMaxG......

The fact that I was using them for another two rooms, other than the main room and have used them for small quiz nights and background music would have never entered the great one's head.

Excalibur

28-04-2009, 03:29 PM

Yeah, sorry I should have known better really than to question the Oracle that is DJMaxG......

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Apology accepted. Don't let it happen again. ;)

Tom

28-04-2009, 03:41 PM

You can think what you like! But why use 8" cabinets, these are supposed to be moniters for studio purposes etc, 10" Minimum, and there's no sub woofers either.

What is the sound like, just curious?

There is nothing wrong with using 8" drivers. I will be using some in my mid top designs. Yes they don't go as low, but that's where the sub comes in.

On sims, they play louder than Mackie. I'm happy with that.

I assume from this that you'll be painting your speaker cabinets, Tom.

If this is the case, I'd strongly recommend that you cover them with carpet cloth instead.

Not only does it look better, but you won't have to re-spray your speakers every 5 minutes.

I'm speaking from experience, as I used home made speakers when I first started.

Hi Rob,

Not a great fan of carpet to be honest. I would prefer to repaint a cab if need be. I have had my Mackie speakers about a year I think now, and they are still in mint condition, apart from the LED light but lets not start that one again. ;):)

I look after my gear more than I look after myself, so I don't think I will have much of a problem. :)

I must admit, you can get proper bags for them, rain covers. Wilson's Funfair uses them for most of their rides.

If outside, should be under a Gazebo or something protective.

Sorry but what has fun fairs got to do with mobile discos???

Yes they do have covers but they would be on them all the time I would of guessed. I would say most of the work a mobile DJ would get would be indoor or under some kind of cover, so rain covers are not needed.

visualdjmax

28-04-2009, 03:46 PM

Excalibur

28-04-2009, 03:50 PM

Yes they do have covers but they would be on them all the time I would of guessed. I would say most of the work a mobile DJ would get would be indoor or under some kind of cover, so rain covers are not needed.

JamesH, are you listening? When I get my booth, I want a roof on it, so I can get my speakers under it when it rains. :D

And for anyone who doesn't know, I have in fact been heavily rained upon while working indoors. :p :p

Tom

28-04-2009, 03:53 PM

JamesH, are you listening? When I get my booth, I want a roof on it, so I can get my speakers under it when it rains. :D

And for anyone who doesn't know, I have in fact been heavily rained upon while working indoors. :p :p

:Laugh:

Depends what with Peter. :eek:;):zip::D

Excalibur

28-04-2009, 03:54 PM

:Laugh:

Depends what with Peter. :eek:;):zip::D

You may not believe this sarky drawers, but

Rain. :p :p :p

Tom

28-04-2009, 03:59 PM

You may not believe this sarky drawers, but

Rain. :p :p :p

Never of guessed it. :bang::D

Anyway, back on topic. lol.

CRAZY K

28-04-2009, 04:08 PM

But doesn't everything seem Crazy to you?

You are afterall Crazy K :p :D :D :D :D

Very true--but speakers with covers left on==

WHATS THAT ALL ABOUT?

Some of us have been to the trail blazing epicentre of speakers and amps
that is Mansfield and seen the Class D speaker test on their Speaker that can be clearly heard through a sheet of plastic--others cant:eek:

But that is SUPPOSED to be mounted in a brick wall;)

Apparently:confused:

I really dont get any of this.

Are you understanding any of this Peter and Justin==who also witnessed the amazing Class D flat speaker test;)

CRAZY K

CRAZY K

28-04-2009, 04:13 PM

You can think what you like! But why use 8" cabinets, these are supposed to be moniters for studio purposes etc, 10" Minimum, and there's no sub woofers either.

What is the sound like, just curious?

Thanks for that --:p

Speaker design is a bit of a different subject to using them with covers on.

Unless of course you use the Class D flat speaker of which very few people know--incidentally its mounted in a brick wall in case you didnt know:cool:

CRAZY K

DJMaxG

28-04-2009, 05:56 PM

Sorry but what has fun fairs got to do with mobile discos???

Keep your arms inside the car at all times? Scream if you want to go faster? (Sorry gone off topic again!) Max you are really random in your posts? Do you work for a funfair?

not atall Max. Funfairs is just an interest.

The discussion was querying the need for speaker covers. The asker, obviously wants speaker covers. Like I said, they are used by fairs.

CRAZY K

28-04-2009, 06:00 PM

not atall Max. Funfairs is just an interest.

The discussion was querying the need for speaker covers. The asker, obviously wants speaker covers. Like I said, they are used by fairs.

We obviously need the funfair expert on this--where is he?

Quite what the connection between funfairs and Discos is I really dont know.

I give up now:bang:

CRAZY K

Mark Wild

28-04-2009, 06:05 PM

We obviously need the funfair expert on this--where is he?

Damian?

CRAZY K

28-04-2009, 06:11 PM

QUOTE=Bellshill;336155]Damian?[/QUOTE]

:thumbs_up:

CRAZY K

Spirits High

28-04-2009, 06:44 PM

You can think what you like! But why use 8" cabinets, these are supposed to be moniters for studio purposes etc, 10" Minimum, and there's no sub woofers either.

What is the sound like, just curious?

Why use 8"??

Because they were suitable for the job :p :p :D

The joy of recces, go have a look tailor your sound to the venue Bobs your uncle and the other ones your Aunt and you're onto a winner.

BTW, they sound good for their purpose....PA & Background type stuff.