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Rane Pelican Case Vs Rane Empath Case
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Rane Pelican Case Vs Rane Empath Case

Mic Terror 6:58 PM - 17 October, 2008
I'm torn between getting the New Rane Case for the TTM57sl or the Old Case for the 57. Has anyone used either or both? I think the new case is $80 and after fighting with myself on getting an oddysey case, I came to the conclusion that I want a case specifically made for the 57sl so I don't have to worry about the foam messing up any knobs or having to cut any foam away. If any one has an opinion on it Please let me know...I also need to get a good 17 laptop case too so let me know some suggestions on that too
DJ Cykophuk 7:24 PM - 17 October, 2008
eurolite made the best case I've seen for the 57. When the top attached, upper and lower foam would clamp down on the rack ears only...alas, I can't find them anymore...so I just got a road ready.
Joshua Carl 8:23 PM - 17 October, 2008
I posted pix and experiences with my DIRECT pelican case... not the rane one...
with pix
www.serato.com
DJ-A 8:44 PM - 17 October, 2008
i got a Pelican case. I like it too... sorry but it's not $80....
JEM 357 10:13 AM - 18 October, 2008
the road ready case is sturdy as an ox, highly recommended
Mic Terror 9:48 PM - 19 October, 2008
DJ-A...I meant to say I think it was $80 More than the Empath case
Joshua Carl 12:03 AM - 20 October, 2008
I paid 103.00 for my 1500 with all 3 inserts.

brigade quarter masters.
www.brigadeqm.com

DJ-A 1:55 AM - 20 October, 2008
its pretty heavy too. definately solid
dj vmb 2:59 PM - 21 October, 2008
$103 is a steal for the pelican! Wish I knew about that site. I paid 155 at

www.grainger.com
DJBIGWIZ 6:28 PM - 21 October, 2008
Terror, I've used both and both are good. The old one has more room underneath the mixer to store cables, needles, footswithc etc.. but is taller in height than the new one. The new case still has some room underneath to store some stuff but not as much. Also, if you travel a lot, and your case is gonna see quite a bit of use, the rivets holding some of the corner protectors in place will break or come loose (at least mine have) The new case is very rugged and the handle feels better and has a slimmer profile. If you aren't concerned with packing a lot of extra stuff in the case with the mixer, I'd go with the new one. It looks and feels better and is gonna be more durable.
Mic Terror 3:46 PM - 26 October, 2008
Thanks BigWiz, I ordered the Calzone case, but I have my suspicions on ever getting it. This is the second store I tried and they said that the eastcoast supplier doesn't have it so they are trying to get it from their west coast supplier. If this place doesn't have it I'm just going to get the Pelican from Rane
trido 8:28 PM - 23 November, 2008
Found a spot here in socal that sells the Pelican 1500 for $75.00 and the 1520 which is the same one that rane uses for $81.00. I've bought alot of cases from them and usually they have it all in stock.

www.caseclub.com
DJ Reaction 12:04 AM - 24 November, 2008
I just got my Pelican case and that thing is SOLID for sure!
Joshua Carl 1:15 PM - 24 November, 2008
word... its been a solid month now Ive had mine.

not ONE issue
Mic Terror 4:28 PM - 24 November, 2008
Man I wound up getting the Road Ready 10mix and I don't like it at all...I should of just coughed up the money for the Rane Pelican. Maybe I'll sell it on Craigslist and get the Pelican after all but so far I haven't had any issues I just like custom boxes
DJTRAP1982 12:26 AM - 3 June, 2013
hey Tre, if I got the 1520 from that site, do I need to order foam for it, does it come with foam and if so, will the cutout work for the 57? Thanks, Dave
s3kn0tr0n1c 12:10 PM - 3 June, 2013
I use this one -

pelican.com

I get my laptop and mixer(62 or 68) in there...quality case
monchi 10:24 AM - 28 July, 2013
Quote:
Found a spot here in socal that sells the Pelican 1500 for $75.00 and the 1520 which is the same one that rane uses for $81.00. I've bought alot of cases from them and usually they have it all in stock.

www.caseclub.com


Cheapest place I found it.Thanks