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Mixer Cases — Buy at SoundsGood
Mixer cases provide reliable protection during transport, storage and touring. Flight case, rack case, gig bag. Model-specific or universal. SoundsGood offers cases for any mixer.
Flight Case
Maximum protection
Maximum protection
Free shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Orders over ₴4,000
Instalment payments
PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
Matched to your model
Perfect fit
Perfect fit
🧳 Why a Case
🛡️ Protection
Faders, knobs, LCDs are fragile. One knock during loading = broken fader. A case absorbs impacts and protects from moisture, dust and temperature swings.
🚚 Touring & Rental
Weekly loading, vans, air freight containers. Without a case the mixer won't survive a season. ATA-certified — the air-freight standard.
💰 Investment
5–15% of the mixer price preserves 100% functionality. Cheaper than repairing after one drop.
🧳 Flight Case
📐 Construction
Birch plywood 6–9 mm + aluminium extrusion + butterfly latches. Foam lining. Removable lid. Recessed handles for stacking.
📊 Specs
5–25+ kg. Survives 1+ m drop. Moisture-resistant. ATA 300 (some). Stackable.
🎯 Best For
Touring, rental, air freight. Warehouse storage. Maximum protection — the industry standard.
🏠 Dog House
📐 Construction
Flight case with hinged/removable rear panel. Top lid off → faders accessible. Rear opens → connectors accessible. Mixer works inside the case.
📊 Advantages
Arrive → remove lid → plug in → go. No need to lift the mixer out. Case doubles as work surface. Close up and move.
🎯 Best For
Touring standard for Yamaha CL/QL, A&H dLive/SQ, X32/Wing, Midas M32. Rental companies.
📦 Rack Case
📐 Construction
19" with rails. 2U–20U+. For rack-mount mixers. Front + rear lids. Ventilation.
📊 Types
Standard rack. Slant/pop-up (angled top for mixer, rack below). Combo: mixer + amp in one.
🎯 Best For
X32 Rack, TF-Rack. Combo cases. Mobile DJ. Mixer + gear in one case.
👜 Gig Bag / Soft Case
📐 Construction
600D–1680D nylon + 10–20 mm foam. Zip closure. Shoulder strap. Cable pockets. 3–5× lighter than flight case. 1–5 kg.
📊 Specs
Protects from scratches, dust, light knocks. Not for heavy impacts. Water-repellent. Folds flat. 2–4× cheaper.
🎯 Best For
Local: home → rehearsal. Storage. Occasional transport (1–2×/month). Budget mixers. Weight and compactness over absolute protection.
🔧 Materials
🪵 Plywood
Birch 6–9 mm laminated. Strong, light, moisture-resistant. For touring — birch only.
🔩 Aluminium
Extrusion on corners and edges. Riveted. Protects the most vulnerable points.
🧱 Plastic
Rotomoulded PE — seamless, waterproof. ABS — compact. SKB, Gator, Pelican. Lighter and tougher than plywood, pricier.
🧽 Foam Lining
📐 Polyurethane
Standard: soft, absorbs impacts. 20–50 mm. Model-specific: cut to shape. Universal: pick-and-pluck cubes.
📐 Polyethylene (PE)
Denser, longer-lasting, doesn't crumble or absorb moisture. For heavy mixers and long touring. Pricier. Premium.
📐 No Foam
Some dog houses: mixer bolted to base. Lighter. For mixers that stay in the case permanently.
🔩 Hardware
🔒 Latches
Butterfly — standard, one-hand. 2–6 per case. Steel/brass. Some lockable. Recessed (flush).
🤚 Handles
Recessed (flush) for stacking. Folding. 2–4 depending on size.
🛞 Wheels
For 25+ kg: 2 or 4 swivel casters with brakes. Removable or fixed. Essential for heavy mixers.
🎯 Model-Specific vs Universal
✅ Model-Specific
Cut to shape. Perfect fit. Connector access (dog house). Recommended for expensive mixers and touring.
📦 Universal
Fits several models. Pick-and-pluck. Less snug. Cheaper. If you change mixers.
🎯 Advice
Touring/expensive → model-specific. Budget/rare → universal or gig bag. Rack mixer → standard rack case.
📐 How to Measure
📏 Dimensions
W × D × H including knobs, faders up, screen. +2–5 cm for foam. Check internal dimensions (not external!).
💡 Tip
Easiest: choose a model-specific case — the maker has done the measuring. Or contact SoundsGood for help.
📊 Comparison
| Type | Material | Protection | Weight | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Case | Plywood + aluminium | Maximum | 5–25+ kg | Mid–high | Touring, rental, air |
| Dog House | Plywood + aluminium | Maximum | 8–30+ kg | High | Touring (work in case) |
| Rack | Plywood / plastic | High | 5–20 kg | Mid | Rack mixers, combo |
| Plastic | PE / ABS | High | 3–15 kg | Mid–high | Air, wet environments |
| Gig Bag | Nylon + foam | Basic | 1–5 kg | Low | Local, storage |
| Parameter | Flight Case | Gig Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Impacts | 1+ m drop | Scratches only |
| Moisture | High | Water-repellent |
| Weight | Heavy | Light |
| Stacking | Yes | No |
| Work in case | Yes (dog house) | No |
| Price | Higher | Lower (2–4×) |
🎯 How to Choose
🎸 Touring / Rental
Dog house, model-specific. 9 mm ply. Wheels for 24+. Locking latches. PE foam. ATA. Stackable.
🏢 Fixed Venue
Dust cover or gig bag for occasional moves. Flight case if taken to off-site events.
🎧 Compact (12–16 ch)
Gig bag with shoulder strap — for car transport. Flight case if frequently gigging.
📦 Rack Mixer
Rack case of matching depth and height (U). Slant-top. Combo with amp. Wheels for heavy combos.
🎹 Large Analogue (24–32+)
Dog house on wheels. 9 mm ply. 4 braking casters. 6+ latches. Model-specific.
✈️ Air Freight
ATA 300. Reinforced corners. Locking latches. PE foam. Waterproof. Or plastic (SKB, Pelican).
🎧 DJ Mixer
Compact flight case or gig bag. Universal or model-specific. Space for cables and headphones. Pioneer DJM — dedicated cases.
💰 Budget
Gig bag — minimum protection, minimum price. Or universal flight case + extra padding.
❓ FAQ
Why?
Protection: impacts, moisture, dust. 5–15% of price = 100% functionality. Touring — essential.
Flight / soft?
Flight — max (touring, air). Soft — basic (local). Expensive mixer → flight.
Dog house?
Flight case with access: lid + rear panel. Mixer works inside. Touring standard.
Model-specific?
Perfect fit, max protection. Universal — cheaper, several mixers. Touring → model-specific.
Size?
W×D×H + 2–5 cm. Internal dims. Or pick model-specific.
Wheels?
25+ kg → essential. 4 swivel with brakes.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
All Types
Flight, dog house, rack, soft
Free Shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Instalment Payments
PrivatBank & monobank
Matched to Model
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Olzhycha 15
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📞 Contacts
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📍 Address
15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116
Metro: Dorohozhychi
🕐 Hours
Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed