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Post by winetree on Jul 30, 2023 22:19:36 GMT -6
I HAVE A CHANGE TO ENGINEER AND PRODUCE A FEMALE UP AND COMING SINGER - SONGWRITER IN ENGLAND.
Thinking I’d like to take some recording gear and what to take.
The Cranbourn 8 slot 500 rack with some modules would work. It could act as an interface, built in analog mixing and the ability to play tracks back through it as analog hardware.
The modules would be hard to decide on with over 150 to choose from. Thinking 2 - 1084s ( 4 slots total) 2 - Capi VP312 D.I.s, extra various op amps, an 1176 and an LA-3 module, for 8 slots total.
Mikes: U47 - AKG Brass Capsule 414eb. - Stereo Ribbon Mic, pair of KM84s.
All this would have to be an airline overhead carry on for fear of checking in baggage, theft and handling.
It's be a long time since I've flown, let alone with gear.
Question is; what’s your stories and suggestions on, personal airline travel with recording gear.
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Post by Blackdawg on Jul 31, 2023 0:13:03 GMT -6
Know people who have done it. just be ready to have to unpack the entire thing at security is all. They will freak out a bit.
You should be able to get a pelican case/backpack that it'll fit in. I think the 1510 was carry on approved but not sure if the 500 rack will fit. I've never tried to put one of mine in my 1510.
You might also have to fight to keep it on as a carry on as these days they want to gate check most bags. Had a friend that had about 35k worth of microphones have to explain to the stewardess's that this case posessed a huge amount of money for his livelihood and he would not be parting with it. Think he had to put it on the seat and have his feat on it the whole flight as it didn't fit in the regional jet's overheads. haha
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jul 31, 2023 5:29:25 GMT -6
I did this many times all over the world.
Simply put...I finally gave up trying to fly with gear, due to the hassles involved.
But instead, would pack and ship the gear to the studio (place) where I'd be working ahead of time.
Worked like a charm, never had a problem.
And would do the same when done, ship it all back home.
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Post by jmoose on Jul 31, 2023 7:48:19 GMT -6
Never fly with the gear. Best to ship ahead of time with a standard carrier... FedEx etc or rent on location.
And especially NEVER pack & fly with a mic... especially tube mics as carry on.
You know what a microphone looks like to an X ray machine...? Long cylinder filled with wires & other bits?
Made new friends & nearly lost gear because TSA screeners thought it was a pipe bomb.
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Post by drbill on Jul 31, 2023 16:25:34 GMT -6
Yup. Used to do it all the time. Now in 2023 - ship ahead of time or rent when you get there.
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Post by ericn on Jul 31, 2023 21:26:10 GMT -6
Never fly with the gear. Best to ship ahead of time with a standard carrier... FedEx etc or rent on location. And especially NEVER pack & fly with a mic... especially tube mics as carry on. You know what a microphone looks like to an X ray machine...? Long cylinder filled with wires & other bits? Made new friends & nearly lost gear because TSA screeners thought it was a pipe bomb. I was about to tell a similar story with a wireless but you beat me ! Been there done that and it sucks!!! Pre 9/11 I had the perfect method for flying with gear in cases, Contains Bio Hazard stickers on all the ATAs. As others have said ship ahead, I’ll add carry a backup for anything you reasonably can. Shock mount and Pelican type cases. Do they cost a lot? Yes. Worth every penny. |
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Post by Ward on Aug 1, 2023 7:46:12 GMT -6
I've traveled all over this continent with gear squirreled away in my luggage. Heavy tube gear even. Never had an issue. Always wrap it up tightly in layers of clothes - way better than peanuts or foam or paper or air bags. I'll take what I can in my carry ons too. at security, I will tell TSA "I record music, I have some microphones in there. If you find anything that bothers you, when scanning, can I help you take them apart so we're all good please?
By being up front and cooperative, every single TSA agents has been a delight to work with.
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