DolurumMafikala Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 After recently cleaning my footswitches I am looking for a way to keep the dust off my HD 500X. I'm looking for something where I can leave the board in place and connected, then just slip the cover off when I want to play. I'm not looking for a transporting solution. I've seen stretchy keyboard covers which might be a good option, but haven't seen one small enough. While I Google, does anyone already have a dust cover they like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Yes I use a very effective dust cover. A piece of cloth. An old tea towel works wonders. They come in a nearly infinite variety of colours and patterns. You can even tie-dye it for an extra fashionable customized look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolurumMafikala Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 Fair point @silverhead. Maybe I could use a washed-out Motorhead t-shirt too \m/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Yes, a T-shirt works too! But I’m sure you could find an expensive overkill solution as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 FYI... I purchased the Line 6 M20d mixer years ago and splurged on the custom-fit moulded dust cover for it. Not as effective as a tea towel or T-shirt. So perhaps there’s some buyer’s remorse in my response ..... Talk about expensive overkill to a simple problem.... I got duped! https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjE0t-Cqs7wAhVCLs0KHcpHB_8QFjAAegQIBhAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.long-mcquade.com%2F45740%2FPro_Audio_Recording%2FAccessories%2FLine_6%2FStagescape_M20d_Dust_Cover.htm&usg=AOvVaw0rrzRyKBYJ3-T0S7LJrpw0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 We have seen one... come'on, someone has to have the link... there is a clear rubber sheet made for the 500. It protects from beer and puke and all that other stuff that people let on their stages. You don't have to take it off to use it. It is designed for to stay on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolurumMafikala Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 Ah ha! I'll see if I can find that. I've found a site selling covers for mixing consoles. They'll make custom sizes. Seem to be less than 10 USD so might be worth a try. https://www.coversandall.com/music-mixer-covers.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolurumMafikala Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 I ended up getting a Gator GMC-2222 https://www.gatorcases.com/products/mixer/mixerrecording-gear-covers/stretchy-mixer/22-x-22-mixer-cover-gmc-2222/ It is square rather than rectangular, but being stretchy it fits well enough. It feels like decent quality and was inexpensive. It is made of that stretchy swimming suit sort of material so might repel a mild liquid spill as well. This is how it looks on the device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohannDaart Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 HD500 is rather sturdy, the only weak points are knobs and power and USB ports. They are very prone to a nasty break if somebody steps on them and it might damage the PCB board too. Because of that, I think soft bags give false sense of safety. For my POD I have a hard case ($45 used lol), but I don't use its cover after daily practice (I would need to unplug all cables), instead I've made a dust cover from a piece cardboard ;) Obviously a cover made from thin PVC sheet would be sturdier and more pleasant to the eye, but I'm too lazy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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