Leather Pouch for Shure SM7B?

[alexdingley]

Hi there — I'm trying to do a better job of storing all my mics (since they don't get used as often anymore), so I keep all of them in nice leather pouches, but inside those, I have clear plastic poly-bags as "mic condoms" + I have small silica packets in there with them.

The one mic that I don't have a good way of storing is the Shure SM7B. I'm gonna use a zip-loc freezer baggie, but I don't have any sort of leather pouch that's big enough. Has anyone ever bought / found something like that which would hold the SM7B with it's yoke?

[A.David.MacKinnon]

You might have a hard time finding something big enough. I use dollar store plastic bins for some of my bigger mics. The small ones are about the right size for a bigger mic.
A kids metal lunchbox also works well.

[The Scum]

Not leather (do you mean actual animal hide?), but Klein Tools make a variety zip up bags that might work.

These have a flat bottom, like a paper grocery bag. 3.5" wide, so just about right for an SM7.

There are also EVA zipper cases if you hunt on Amazon, but I don't have a solid recommendation on a specific source of them.

[The Scum]

The little case that my grandad kept his shaving kit in would be perfect...especially if you don't mind your mics smelling like Aqua Velva.

https://www.amazon.com/Travel-Toiletry- ... B06ZYQMSPL

[drumsound]

My old studio boss worked in a Pawn Shop and would buy pistol cases and we stored mics in those.

[jimjazzdad]

Harbor Freight has knock-off Pelican cases (Apache brand) that would be great for an SM7B for around $20.

[vvv]

I have mine mounted onna desk stand, with a clear plastic bag over it.

[Scodiddly]

Actual leather, or just some sturdy material?

I sew up bags from upholstery fabric from the clearance section. If you're already putting a plastic bag in there I doubt the material matters, unless you've got a particular theme going or something.

[vvv]

The little case that my grandad kept his shaving kit in would be perfect...especially if you don't mind your mics smelling like Aqua Velva.

https://www.amazon.com/Travel-Toiletry- ... B06ZYQMSPL

I checked that out - pretty cool, notta bad price.

then I searched for, and found, Aqua Velva.

official Aqua Velva graemlin -->

[alexdingley]

I finally gave up on "Leather", which I only really wanted because all of my other mic bags are leather (or faux leather — whatever the standard Shure SM58 bags are made of).

Anyway, I ended up going with a nylon zipper bag from Klein Tools, model 5139b (it was only $10). It's 12.5" long and it's just a tiny bit over-sized for the SM7B, but it's fine.



I popped the stitched logo off, and it's all good. Just posting this in case anyone else is ever looking for something similar.

[ClarkWillson]

Using a ziploc freezer baggie is a good short-term solution, but finding a custom leather pouch for the SM7B would be awesome. I haven't come across one myself, but maybe someone in the community has a cool recommendation or DIY hack for that.
And speaking of storage solutions, have you checked out Custom Printed Poly Bag (url scrubbed by tomb)? They could be a fun way to add a personal touch to your mic storage setup. Here's to keeping those mics snug and safe!

[vvv]

FWIW, the shaving kit bag mentioned above reminds me that there's a thing called a Dopp Kit bag.

Ya might search for one of those and I'm pretty sure you can even find one in leather.

Or PVC, if that's yer thing.

[ClarkWillson]

For a leather pouch that can hold your Shure SM7B with its yoke, you should check out Von Baer leather products. They have a bunch of cool leather pouches and cases that might work for you. You can find their stuff at https://vonbaer.com/. If you want something more unique, you could also try reaching out to local leather craftsmen or checking out places like Etsy. Sometimes you can find custom-made leather pouches that fit specific microphone models.