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saxmonster

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I have a case I found at work that looks like it was used for wine or something.  I wanna use it to fit my C12 Chunger Mic things in it but I have having trouble thinking of was to make compartments for the different parts.  I would need an area for the PSU. The Mic, cables and shock mount.  I have a apex 460 case that fits everything just great for my elam251 mic but need to alter this case to work.  What would make great dividers?  I was thinking of the the foam that you use to stand on at work places or that you put down in a baby play area that are all different colors.  But then how do I attach it to the sides or find a thick piece that I could cut out the shapes of the objects I want to store in the case.

 

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http://www.foambymail.com/charcoal-pick-and-pluck-foam.html

http://www.thefoamfactory.com/packagingfoam/picknpluckcr.html

http://www.pick-n-pluck-foam.com/

For Instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW20t41s824
 
I would not trust pick and pluck foam for my microphones. It usually dissolves fast and can leave a sticky mess on your precious capsule.

There are more sturdy foams, and you can have an inlay custom made with laser/water cutting to match the parts. Its not cheap,  but not only looks professional but gives you the best possible protection for your precious micophones
 

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I have pick-n-pluck mic cases that are about 14-15 years old, without any sign of deterioration or "breaking-down"...just sayin'...
Maybe 20-30 years, but certainly not "dissolves fast" as stated...
 
I tend to keep my mikes in plastic bags with a few desiccant packs, which I replace perhaps yearly after the little color dot turns blue (meaning they are at max moisture).

If you do the same, contamination from the foam shouldn't ever be an issue, even if the foam were to somehow decompose.
 
So tonight I fooled around with the foam that was in the case and was able to separate the bottom part with the corners already made and then I took the top part and figured out where to cut with my electric bread knife and I think the results were pretty good for not spending a dollar except for the electricity to run the knife, haahhaha.  Just have to glue everything down now or I might start a fresh piece if I can find one cheap.  This will work in the mean time.
 

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