Setting up and tearing down has always been time consuming, even if you are using the Logitech Z-2200 system. Therefore, anything that simplifies the task is usually well worth the expense. Here's a $20, black, duffle bag that was purchased from Target. It measures 30 X 15 X 13 inches, made from rip stop nylon, has a reinforced, canvas base and a side pocket for carrying accessories.

Though it would be nice just to toss the gear in the bag, in order to put the entire Z-2200 system inside and transport it safely, you must first construct a platform from 1/2-inch plywood that measures 27 X 13 inches, the measurements of the bag's reinforced bottom.

On the photo below, you can see the sub-woofer is centered on the platform and faces toward one one. Behind the sub is: power pack for laptop, power pack for PSR-3000 and a power strip, all velcroed in place with industrial velcro. On top of the sub is the volume Z-2200's volume control, which is also velcroed in place. The speakers sit in front of the sub and they are held in place by posts made from 1/4-inch, steel. The speakers merely slide onto the posts the same as they slide on to the homemade stands. on the side of the sub is a nylon case that holds both speaker stands. The case came with the music stands.


The entire rig easily fits in the bag and when you arrive at the job, the bag is placed on the floor next to the keyboard. The bag is then unzipped, the bag's sides and front lowered to floor level, the power cord is plugged into the wall, the stands are put in place, the satellite speakers are mounted, and the only thing left to set up is the keyboard stand, laptop platform and mic. Setup time is less than five minutes and teardown time is about the same.


When the job is over, everything goes into the bag and within minutes you're out the door and on your way to the next one. The bag and its contents weigh just under 40 pounds.


I must admit, the idea to construct this came from DNJ. All I did was steal his idea and make some minor modifications.

Gary

[This message has been edited by travlin'easy (edited 09-25-2004).]

Looks great Gary....good luck using it!!

Gary, great price, and innovative idea regarding the platform, but it looks to offer no padded protection, both outside or between the speaker's parts inside as well. It also looks like you got a tangle of wires which could easily become entwined. Are those the original speaker wires that came with the unit?

I myself use & prefer the thickly padded softcase which was designed & manufactered especially for the Tyros TRS-MS01 sattelite speakers + subwoofer, with each sattelite speaker & sub woofer fitting into their own foam padded compartments. It used to be available from Thomann in Germany:
http://www.netzmarkt.de/thomann/thoiw2_index.html

and if still available, may also fit the Logitech Z-2000 as well, if the Z-2000's size is similar to the Tyros TRS-M01 speaker system. Unfotunately I can't find it for sale on Thomann's website anymore. I checked my Tyros Speaker system padded case and there's unfortunately no model number given. It just says: Gigbag: Yamaha Speakerset Tyros. The total weight with Tyros speakers is 22.5 lbs.

$20 is certainly cheap, but if you need to transport your speakers alot, a foam padded bag will offer far great protection.

Scott

Scott,

The wires you see are actually all bundled power cords that are secured to the platform. There are only 2 wires that are not bundled at that location and they are the ones that go to the keyboard and laptop. With the exception of the satellite speakers everything else is secured in place with industrial strength Velcro and cannot move. The satellite speakers are anchored in place by posts, the cannot move and do not lay on the platform--they're suspended solidly on the posts.

Yes, a padded bag would protect the equipment better, however, other than the keyboard, X-stand and laptop, this is the entire system. Even the mic and mic cable are stored securely in the bag's zippered, side compartment. For $20 and an hour's work, you can't beat the deal.

Gary

Gary. Well done with the pictures. It makes the subject so quickly understandable.

Another very cool inovation... thanks, Gary.

Glenn