subject: Choosing From A Variety Of Dj Cases [print this page] Your DJ equipment is as important to you as paint and a brush is to an artist or a computer to a programmer. It's not just your hobby, it's your lifeblood. It's what you do to to express yourself through music and to make a living. So you want to protect your equipment with the best DJ cases you can find. Something that works for you and does its job. There's a lot to choose from when looking at cases.
The most important thing you have to consider is just what you need to carry around with you. Look at your setup and determine the size of the case you need as well as what it is built to hold. Many basic DJ cases will carry a turntable, a mic, and some of your wiring but not much else. There are much larger cases that can stack, allowing for multiple levels of storage. Or, you can invest in a custom case that is built specifically for your items.
Consider how the case is to be carried. If your equipment is light enough to carry with just a handle like a briefcase, then you may just need the one handle option. Other cases work like luggage, with wheels and a pull out handle so you can easily wheel it to wherever you have to go. This is much easier when heading out to a gig by yourself, when you don't have someone to help you get your equipment back and forth.
A locking system is incredibly important, not just to keep everything in but to keep other people out. You know how expensive your pro DJ accessories are, the last thing you need is someone trying to swipe them when you aren't looking. A locking system can be a variety of things, from a simple close and click to having a key or a combination setup. It's up to you what kind of security you are looking for but it's always good to invest in something that takes some effort getting open.The material of DJ cases is another consideration to make. From plastic to nylon, polyethylene to laminated wood, there's a lot of different choices. Different materials will be different prices, so take that into account. And of course, some will be more heavy duty and hold up better to wear and tear than others. It's all about the way in which you use your case as well as how often.
Once you get that perfect DJ case, you can travel to your next event with ease. Everything will be packed up perfectly, ready to go.
