Case for Ultralite?

[FreeSpirit]

Hi,
Any suggestions for a lightweight case/computer bag, etc. to protect the Ultralite while traveling?

Thanks,

[jarok]

Hi

I have traveled a lot with my PowerBook, MOTU 828 and M-Audio Radium
keyboard.

I have just basic small bag for the PowerBook and MOTU 828 that I always
carry myself. If I go to airport it is easy to take it trough the security check and
take it in the plane as a hand luggage. That way there is no ruff handling for those
anywhere during the trip.

I have a hard flight case for the M-Audio Radium and other equipment. ( Not heavy )
The flight case goes to luggage in the airport check-in.
It is good to keep your valuable equipment in your own hands.

jarok

[arvidtp]

I used to carry my Ultralite around in my backpack until i learned the hard way be breaking off the volume knob/on switch...

So then I found this amusing but useful silver zipper case that probably was for some sort of hair care product - it has the word "EDIFIER" embossed on the top. It's padded inside and made of stiff cardboard or plastic covered with fabric. EXACTLY the right size for the ultralite, a FW cable, the AC adapter, an extra sheet of protective foam, and a pair of earplugs.

Now, I don't know where you could find another one of these...

[arvidtp]

OK - well - forget hair-care. That would have been more fun. It must have been the case for one of these:
http://www.modthebox.com/review510_1.shtml
that a college student decided they didn't need anymore

[swishniak]

i always have my powerbook and my ultralite in my carry-on -

i wrap the ultralite in one of these:

http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.ht ... um=722-11Y

still have all the knobs!

[treatment]

http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.ht ... um=722-11Y

still have all the knobs!

Not for long!!!

[fazmanicg]

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GM1W/

This is actually for wireless devices, but if it is a half rack unit, it will work. It has openings on the front and back. The unit never has to come out of the case. I use this for my wireless mic setup, but it will work for any half rack device.

[dazzo777]

UPDATE:

I was packing up my kit and came across a case for my Novation Launchpad MIDI controller that I had taken out of my travel kit, as it took up too much real estate for the controller it was housing. It looked like it might JUST fit the Ultralite at a squeeze - once I took out the inner foam (unnecessary), it was REALLY snug, rugged outer and took up barely any more space than the unit itself, and has super high-quality zips and exterior. This one is a winner!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MV48K7J

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It's a surprisingly unique set of dimensions if you want something that hugs the edges and doesn't take too much extra room. I fly for gigs and only take a backpack so I need something that is lightly protective but tightly fitted for my Ultralite mk 5 as the space limitations are an issue for carry on.

Here are some options that you can buy as of April 2025:

This case almost certainly: Will try if the below doesn't work.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D2SK55DW
(Have not tried this one yet.)

Large size - perhaps medium will be able to squash it in. Ordered.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQZSYS3P
(UPDATE: sent these back - did not fit. They weren't wide enough.)


Cheap and cheerful - not much protection but will stop scratches etc in the bag. My bag is pretty padded so I could get away with this.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C4KKH4NH
(Have not tried this one yet.)

I scoured the internet for the Edifier headphone case that someone mentioned, but every case I found was too small now.

[mikehalloran]

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I scoured the internet for the Edifier headphone case that someone mentioned but every case I found was too small now.

Please post a picture of the one that works best for you.

I buy lots of such cases for packing my gear. Unfortunately, the distributors rarely list the inner dimensions—outer dimensions are pretty useless.

I really like Amazon for letting me try different candidates till I find the one that works.

[dazzo777]

UPDATE:

I was packing up my kit and came across a case for my Novation Launchpad MIDI controller that I had taken out of my travel kit, as it took up too much real estate given the size of the controller it was housing. It looked like it might JUST fit the Ultralite at a squeeze. Once I took out the inner foam (unnecessary), it was a REALLY snug fit and took up barely more space than the unit itself. It has a rugged outer, super high-quality zips and exterior, and a really solid handle. This one is a winner!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MV48K7J

[James Steele]

That's a pretty good tip! I love it when you can find something like that on Amazon and it ends up fitting that well!

[HCMarkus]

That's a pretty good tip! I love it when you can find something like that on Amazon and it ends up fitting that well!

Like my Plano Gun Case? Fits my Roland A500 perfectly, weighs almost nothing, and fits nicely in an airline overhead bin. Not sturdy enough for checking, but perfect for carry-on, as prescribed by Federal Regulation.

Transport of Small Instruments as Carry-On Baggage
This rule requires that carriers must allow a passenger to carry into the cabin and stow a small musical instrument, such a violin or a guitar, in a suitable baggage compartment, such as the overhead bin or under the seats in accordance with FAA safety regulations... carriers are required to allow passengers to stow their musical
instruments in an approved stowage area in the cabin only if at the time the passenger boards the aircraft such stowage space is available. With the exception of certain disability assistance devices, overhead bins or under seat stowage space is available to all passengers and crew members for their carry-on baggage on a ‘‘first come, first served’’ basis. Accordingly, carriers are not required to remove other passengers’ or crew members’ carry-on baggage that is already stowed in order to make space for a musical instrument. However, this also means carriers are not allowed to require a passenger to remove his or her musical instrument that is already safely stowed (e.g., in the overhead bin) to make room for carry-on baggage of other passengers who boarded the aircraft later than the passenger with the musical instrument. This is true even if the space taken by the musical instrument could accommodate one or more other carry-on items. Because the rule does not require that musical instruments be given priority over other carry-on baggage, we encourage passengers traveling with musical instruments to take steps to board before as many other passengers as possible to ensure that space will be available for them to safely stow their instruments in the cabin. This includes utilizing pre- boarding opportunities that some carriers offer (usually for a fee).
This rule also states that carriers are prohibited from charging passengers with a musical instrument as carry-on baggage an additional fee other than any standard fee carriers impose for carry-on baggage.

https://www.transportation.gov/airconsu ... nstruments

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[mikehalloran]

Thanks for getting back to us.

I was thinking about this thread when I was recording my wife's community orchestra day before last. For this gig, I use my Zoom Q2n-4K and a tripod. The built-in stereo mic is good enough and, with the BCQ-2N battery case, I get over 8 hours recording time if I were ever to need that—2 hours 50 minutes on a couple of AA rechargeables alone.

I use this case that holds the camera, extra battery pack & cables, 5V adapter and a handle
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXSRNKBV?th=1

The tripod, anti-vibration isolator, swivel adapter, iPhone clamp, additional cables and above case all fit in this 23" tripod bag.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002E1TWC?th=1

The entire rig weighs 3Lb 11oz. Oh yeah!

[mikehalloran]

…
Like my Plano Gun Case? Fits my Roland A500 perfectly, weighs almost nothing, and fits nicely in an airline overhead bin. Not sturdy enough for checking, but perfect for carry-on, as prescribed by Federal Regulation.
…

A lot!

I wonder if I can find something similar for our 88 key Yamaha P-125.

[HCMarkus]

I wonder if I can find something similar for our 88 key Yamaha P-125.

If you could, it would be a mighty long gun, and might be too long for carry-on.

I wouldn't trust such a case for checking... light is great when carrying it, but not so good when impacts occur!