Better Kontrol X1 case?

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Better Kontrol X1 case?
Posted on: 22.02.2010 by Efrain Scharr
anyone know of any aftermarket case? Not real into the ones NI has made, and at $40 a pop they seem like kinda overpriced for wht they really are. Hoping something a little nicer comes out from an aftermarket company....
Random X
03.03.2010
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
@TeKKi, my pleasure mate.
Much apreciated!
Efrain Scharr
03.03.2010
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
Check the previous page of this thread Lance.

@TeKKi, my pleasure mate.
Manhow did i miss those before... god I am an idiot...


Just ordered 2 of them!
nayit ruiz jaramillo
03.03.2010
Originally Posted by LanceBlaise
So, what does the inside of these look like? gonna buy tomorrow i believe.
Check the previous page of this thread Lance.

@TeKKi, my pleasure mate.
Efrain Scharr
24.02.2010
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
No its actually pretty sturdy . They have 2 hidden flaps inside that raise up to support the top panel when they are used as a stand. They also have a pocket for the usb lead.

The only criticism people seem to have is that the X1 fits inside very very tightly. Its a struggle to get out but i guess it will loosen up.

Price wise, i guess they are a bit over what id like but they are definitely a must for the gigging dj.

Dunno if anyone is making a case for the X1 , i suppose it makes sense for someone to cash in cus NI have sold a LOT of X1s.
Know of anywhere that has a pic of the inside? I suppose I am gonna have to just suck it up and buy 2 of them.. I need to do something... can't have them just flopping all around in my bag....


Originally Posted by Phormula1.8T
im actually about to make a custom folding wooden (padded inside) casing for it to raise the height and protect it. not really ur average solution to an overpriced case but its not hard to make at all. will post some pics when its done.
cool.
Efrain Scharr
23.02.2010
Originally Posted by usdm
Im seriously believeing of getting an x1. But is a case really needed?
Well I travel a lot, and also it raises the X1 to the height of the mixer... so no its not needed, but for me it is...
Efrain Scharr
22.02.2010
anyone know of any aftermarket case? Not real into the ones NI has made, and at $40 a pop they seem like kinda overpriced for wht they really are. Hoping something a little nicer comes out from an aftermarket company....
Random X
03.03.2010
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
@TeKKi, my pleasure mate.
Much apreciated!
Efrain Scharr
03.03.2010
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
Check the previous page of this thread Lance.

@TeKKi, my pleasure mate.
Manhow did i miss those before... god I am an idiot...


Just ordered 2 of them!
nayit ruiz jaramillo
03.03.2010
Originally Posted by LanceBlaise
So, what does the inside of these look like? gonna buy tomorrow i believe.
Check the previous page of this thread Lance.

@TeKKi, my pleasure mate.
Random X
03.03.2010
Thanks for the pics Karlos!

Will be posting it to several other boards too! (Loads of q-s on the X1 cases)
Efrain Scharr
03.03.2010
So, what does the inside of these look like? gonna buy tomorrow i believe.
nayit ruiz jaramillo
25.02.2010
You know what Phil i never even though of that.

Yeah the top comes completely off so you 'could' slot the X1 in the case. You would lose a little hight though which in my setup means it would be lower than my decks.

The X1 doesnt move at all if its on top cus they have rubber feet and the case has rubber feet as well that are really grippy.


Ill give it a go in the case when i get home tomorrow and post up what i believe...

Cant believe i didnt believe of that.

K
Corine Kasman
25.02.2010
Karlos,

I was suprised to see that the X1 just sits on the case. I thought is sat into the case with the top removed. Does it move around on the case that way?

Phil.
Sharri Dintaman
24.02.2010
Appreciate the pics, Karlos.The x1s do seem very low by themselves, and the case does look good sturdy, so yeah, now I see your point Lance. Would be nice for NI or a retailer to offer a package. Maybe a group if there is enopgh interest?
nayit ruiz jaramillo
24.02.2010
Heres some piccies.

What id say about these cases is if you judge the price on materials they are expensive, cant avoid that fact. But if you look at them for what they offer which is protection for your X1s, wont scratch your other gear, not heavy, not solid, well made, usable as stands, you soon see that they are worth it.

I was very hesitant buying 2 cases as it wasnt cheap but i know id be unhappy with any make-do case cus i dont want my X1s getting damaged.

They really are pretty sturdy. They dont flex or dip when they are used as stands despite looking like they might they are pretty solid.

Piccies:

Entombed X1


Open case with USB lead in pocket.


Open case with stands down.


Stands Up


Used as a stand.
Matthew Urtel
24.02.2010
what not just use an old microphone case with some new foam cut to the X! shape?
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MicBoxWood/ is pretty nice, same price..but you could probably find one much cheaper.
Efrain Scharr
24.02.2010
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
No its actually pretty sturdy . They have 2 hidden flaps inside that raise up to support the top panel when they are used as a stand. They also have a pocket for the usb lead.

The only criticism people seem to have is that the X1 fits inside very very tightly. Its a struggle to get out but i guess it will loosen up.

Price wise, i guess they are a bit over what id like but they are definitely a must for the gigging dj.

Dunno if anyone is making a case for the X1 , i suppose it makes sense for someone to cash in cus NI have sold a LOT of X1s.
Know of anywhere that has a pic of the inside? I suppose I am gonna have to just suck it up and buy 2 of them.. I need to do something... can't have them just flopping all around in my bag....


Originally Posted by Phormula1.8T
im actually about to make a custom folding wooden (padded inside) casing for it to raise the height and protect it. not really ur average solution to an overpriced case but its not hard to make at all. will post some pics when its done.
cool.
Antonia Dodgens
23.02.2010
im actually about to make a custom folding wooden (padded inside) casing for it to raise the height and protect it. not really ur average solution to an overpriced case but its not hard to make at all. will post some pics when its done.
nayit ruiz jaramillo
23.02.2010
No its actually pretty sturdy . They have 2 hidden flaps inside that raise up to support the top panel when they are used as a stand. They also have a pocket for the usb lead.

The only criticism people seem to have is that the X1 fits inside very very tightly. Its a struggle to get out but i guess it will loosen up.

Price wise, i guess they are a bit over what id like but they are definitely a must for the gigging dj.

Dunno if anyone is making a case for the X1 , i suppose it makes sense for someone to cash in cus NI have sold a LOT of X1s.
Latoria Kavulich
23.02.2010
is it a bit flimsy?
Efrain Scharr
23.02.2010
Originally Posted by usdm
Im seriously believeing of getting an x1. But is a case really needed?
Well I travel a lot, and also it raises the X1 to the height of the mixer... so no its not needed, but for me it is...
Sharri Dintaman
23.02.2010
Im seriously believeing of getting an x1. But is a case really needed?

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