Audio Mixer Bag for Location Sound
Select your mixer from the list to view all compatible audio bags for your model.
An audio mixer bag is at the heart of every location sound recordist’s kit.
As your control center, your bag is where you make all gain adjustments, monitor your live audio, and send your live audio to the director on set.
Additionally, your sound bag must accommodate all of your recording equipment and accessories including:
power distribution system
break-away cables
To view all audio bags available for your recorder/mixer, select your device from the drop-down menu below:
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Mixer Dimensions
Below you’ll find a table with the dimensions for all audio mixers mentioned in this post.
If your mixer isn’t listed in the above drop-down menu, look up its dimensions and use the most similarly sized mixer to help you find the best audio bag for your needs.
| Mixer | Length | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| MixPre 3 | 5.7" | 4.3" | 1.4" |
| MixPre 6 | 6.5" | 4.6" | 1.4" |
| MixPre 10 | 8.1" | 6.9" | 1.4" |
| Zoom F4 | 7" | 5.5" | 2.1" |
| Zoom F6 | 3.9" | 4.7" | 2.5" |
| Zoom F8 | 7" | 5.5" | 2.1" |
| Zaxcom Maxx | 7.5" | 5.25" | 2" |
| Sonosax SX-R4+ | 7.9" | 5.7" | 2" |
Audio Bag for Sound Devices MixPre 3 II
Orca OR-270
Designed for Sound Devices MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 recorders. Lightweight bag with access to all sides. Accommodates for MX-L battery mount and a few accessories.
K-TeK MixPro
Designed for Sound Devices MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 recorders with a couple of wireless systems, NP-1 batteries, and various accessories.
Audio Bag for Sound Devices MixPre 6 II
Orca OR-270
Designed for Sound Devices MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 recorders. Lightweight bag with access to all sides. Accommodates for MX-L battery mount and a few accessories.
K-TeK MixPro
Designed for Sound Devices MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 recorders with a couple of wireless systems, NP-1 batteries, and various accessories.
Audio Bag for Sound Devices MixPre 10 II
Orca OR-280
Streamlined bag designed for Sound Devices MixPre-10 II. Room for a few accessories including wireless transmitters and battery mounts.
PortaBrace Silent
Designed for the MixPre-10 II and silent operation with magnetic connectors and quiet zippers. Waterproof with an aluminum frame.
Orca OR-32
Large audio bag for the MixPre 10 series with enough room for many accessories, including up to 8 wireless receivers.
Audio Bag for Zoom F6
Orca OR-268
Low-profile audio mixer bag ideal for use with the Zoom F6 field recording mixer. The case features a compact and lightweight design, a rigid frame, access from all sides, and front and back pockets for wireless systems and batteries. Includes a shoulder strap and a transparent top cover.
K-TeK KSF6
Streamlined audio bag for the Zoom F6 recorder. Featuring easy access with dual zippers that encircle each side panel to fully reveal inputs, outputs, and controls. The bottom flap also opens wide to access the internal battery packs on the bottom of the device, and a large buckle safely snaps the bottom closed.
Audio Bag for Zoom F8 & F4
Since the Zoom F8 and F4 recorders are the exact same dimensions (7” x 2.1” x 5.5”), the audio bags listed below will fit either model.
Orca OR-28
Audio bag intended for Zoom F8 and F4 recorders. It features an internal honeycomb frame which can securely hold your recorder/mixer, as well as other gear such as wireless transmitters.
PortaBrace F8S
A silent audio bag designed to carry a Zoom F8 multitrack field recorder, wireless microphone systems, headphones, cables, and more while providing protection from the elements and quiet operation during recording.
Audio Bag for Zaxcom Maxx
K-TeK Junior X
Solid 3/8 and 1/4" attachment points allow you to connect accessories including antennas and magic arms for tablets. Color-coded zippers help you locate gear quickly on set. Built-in kickstand allows the bag to sit at an angle when on tabletop/ground.
K-TeK Small X
Despite the name, the Small X audio bag is a slightly larger version of the Junior X model featured above.
Audio Bag for Sonosax SX-R4+
K-TeK Junior X
Solid 3/8 and 1/4" attachment points allow you to connect accessories including antennas and magic arms for tablets. Color-coded zippers help you locate gear quickly on set. Built-in kickstand allows the bag to sit at an angle when on tabletop/ground.
K-TeK Small X
Despite the name, the Small X audio bag is a slightly larger version of the Junior X model featured above.
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