Wooden Microphone Boxes

[MHanson]

Thank you everyone for your support and replies.

These are traveling microphones. I have pelican cases for them. I was just wanting to get them into their own boxes and out of the pluck stuff in the pelican case. I almost replaced the pluck stuff by building new foam from My Case Builder but thought I should look for boxes first. I may still customize things down the road after finding good boxes for everything. ie, consolidating multiple microphones, PS's, and cables into one case, but right now this is the direction I am going. If these microphones stayed in my studio all the time, this would not be an issue.

Again, thank you everyone!

All my best,
Michael

 

[MicMaven]

These are some of my mics in various size zippered storage cases.

Follow Up Comment about Microphone Storage Cases . . .

I recently acquired this two-piece, telescoping, translucent plastic tube that expands to accommodate the length of a microphone. It is, essentially, a larger version of plastic tubes some folks use to store fancy pens. The photos depict a couple of microphones inside the tube, one with a pack of silica gel. The translucent plastic gives the impression the photos are out of focus. Not perfect for every microphone, but I am well pleased they will protect their contents well enough, and the price seems right. Found on eBay.com with search string: "transparent plastic pencil cases holder" and they are approximately 25.5 cm long x 5.5 cm diameter.
Cost = $3.02 US (including shipping.)

Happy trails Mic Mavens. / James

 

[Spiritworks]

Follow Up Comment about Microphone Storage Cases . . .

I recently acquired this two-piece, telescoping, translucent plastic tube that expands to accommodate the length of a microphone. It is, essentially, a larger version of plastic tubes some folks use to store fancy pens. The photos depict a couple of microphones inside the tube, one with a pack of silica gel. The translucent plastic gives the impression the photos are out of focus. Not perfect for every microphone, but I am well pleased they will protect their contents well enough, and the price seems right. Found on eBay.com with search string: "transparent plastic pencil cases holder" and they are approximately 25.5 cm long x 5.5 cm diameter.
Cost = $3.02 US (including shipping.)

Happy trails Mic Mavens. / James

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The large wood boring, "nail eater" drill bits that I buy for my electrical contracting business come in very similar plastic sleeves to those shown here, although none would be wide enough for most microphones. I like the idea that they can be twisted into different locking lengths

 

[VanguardAudioLabs]

Those are really clever, good find! If they are sealed well enough would definitely recommend the silica gel packet inside.

 

[Rusan]

Great idea! Being a machinist, I've seen these things for decades, as various large machining cutters are commonly supplied in them, but I never thought of using one for mic storage. Brilliant!

 

[MicMaven]

Those are really clever, good find! If they are sealed well enough would definitely recommend the silica gel packet inside.

Good Point. The tubes do not seal completely - definitely not like an old peanut butter, pickle or Mason jar can form a good air seal. Consequently, the silica gel packs work best if one applies an appropriate type tape over the gap between the top of the outer tube and the inner tube. My young bride brings me boatloads of gel packs home from her store, so I toss them all over the place for good measure. Sealing these tubes would certainly improve their efficacy. // James

 

[Rob Flinn]

If you search for wooden box at Aliexpress there are quite a few options for not a lot of money, but not many that are long enough for a C12

 

[micolas]

Follow Up Comment about Microphone Storage Cases . . .

I recently acquired this two-piece, telescoping, translucent plastic tube that expands to accommodate the length of a microphone. It is, essentially, a larger version of plastic tubes some folks use to store fancy pens. The photos depict a couple of microphones inside the tube, one with a pack of silica gel. The translucent plastic gives the impression the photos are out of focus. Not perfect for every microphone, but I am well pleased they will protect their contents well enough, and the price seems right. Found on eBay.com with search string: "transparent plastic pencil cases holder" and they are approximately 25.5 cm long x 5.5 cm diameter.
Cost = $3.02 US (including shipping.)

Happy trails Mic Mavens. / James

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Interesting and cheap solution
Thank you!

 

[neowalla]

I needed a case for a theremin project I built back in October. I was going to hack something together myself, but looked at Amazon and for the price, it wasn't worth my time to build one from scratch. These are unfinished but I just used up some lacquer I had left over from a guitar project.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C3VMJ29L...&s=kitchen&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw

 

[MDFEREDAY]

I don’t disagree that 400 bucks is not cheap, but it’s a retail product from a company that sells $10k microphones. Maybe there is a company in Shenzen making nice wooden boxes for mics?

Retail pricing is what it is, but I know a few wood shops in LA that would certainly charge a few hundred to make a custom wood box with lining, hinge and clasp.

I personally use harbor freight “pelican” style cases for many of my mics, but I do like wood ones, too, when they are avail.

Maybe Warm or Mic-parts or Mxl can get a low price in boxes?

Chinese link
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...f7BvBpUA&utparam-url=scene:search|query_from:

shipping more than cost though....

 

[micolas]

Chinese link
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007924725314.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.699dIui5Iui5EJ&algo_pvid=37ad51d4-f07c-418a-b7d3-ca0537a1085d&algo_exp_id=37ad51d4-f07c-418a-b7d3-ca0537a1085d-0&pdp_ext_f={"order":"20","eval":"1"}&pdp_npi=4@dis!GBP!13.25!6.89!!!16.58!8.62!@211b61d017414393637354652ede0d!12000042867696723!sea!UK!5728491!X&curPageLogUid=98wIf7BvBpUA&utparam-url=scene:search|query_from:

shipping more than cost though....

Looks great.
We are waiting for a price reduction.

 

[Delta Sigma]

I bought this one but had to trim the foam for an HT11 C12 body. Not very impressed with it.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006213533913.html

 

[micolas]

I bought this one but had to trim the foam for an HT11 C12 body. Not very impressed with it.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006213533913.html

Well, It's not exactly my Neumann case, but the important thing is that it protects the microphone.
I couldn't have built it for that kind of price

 

[MicMaven]

Further concerning storage of microphones . . .

I recently acquired a pair of what I call "microphone cozies" (storage wraps) to protect hand held performance style microphones. Purchased on eBay for around $5 US each, they are made from a heavy quilted material outside, with a smooth nylon or polyester lining, and a zipper closure at one end. They appear well made and provide good padding/protection. They are approximately 26mm /10 inches long and accommodate both regular length and longer wireless microphones, leaving approximately 1-1.5 inches (25-38 mm) empty space covering a typical length wired microphone. Photos depict the actual item I received taken in my ersatz home photo "studio." I am very pleased with these mic covers. (Microphone NOT included ...) / James /