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I have a GigRig that I retired after about a year of use.

The wheels are not industrial quality and if you have to move them over rough ground or pavement, they won't hold up.

When you add the gear, this is an extremely heavy unit. Two people for stairs. Better yet, forget about stairs and only book places with ramps and elevators

There are four handles but one simply broke off in my hand.

The latches are low quality when compared to the hardware on the Odyssey case. I had one of the latches break off at the rivet point.

The computer tray has sides that mean you have to raise your laptop so that the side I/O and Optical drive can be accessed. I used a laptop cooling fan that would remain in place during transport. The bolts on this thing tend to vibrate loose and they are unique as are the bushings that allow the tray to be raised and lowered. I'd use some loc-tite during assembly and check them regularly.

The pros:
It is made of durable material. It will house A LOT of gear that can easily be accessed from both front and rear. The rack space is customizable and you can easily route wiring all over. It is low and wide, which means you can stack two 15" mains on it and use it as a cart. It also eliminates the need for a table if you are strong enough to stack the top onto the base then lift the main unit onto the elevated base. If you are physically capable of doing this, then you will find the mixer at working level for someone of average height.

I've used it, for what it's worth. I wish I could sell you mine, but it is out of warranty and has the aforementioned damage.

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dont use the gig rig, but use the skb-R102,
no sides to the SKB shelf, the bolts are standard bolts that may possibly someday need tightening by a phillips screwdriver, no assembly required. the back can be open or closed (it is a different cover) and can be bought in different sizes (up to a 6 space front), lighter weight than a wood case (like Odyssey or Raxxess), ATA latches (never break) and lifetime warranty on the entire case (Mtn, you can get it replaced free).

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Paradigm,
I can't use that one, it only has a 10u top mount for the mixer. This has actually been my problem finding something that is a manageable weight and size. My mixer is an Allen & Heath ZED16FX and needs at least a 12u top rack. I was gonna buy a smaller mixer but my local Guitar Center had it on clearance for a stupid low price. Unfortunately at the time this problem didn't cross my mind. All the cases that can house this thing are insanely big and heavy. I currently have it in a 10u top 8u front and it does fit after removing the top plate on the vertical rack and letting the front of the mixer over hang an inch or so. I really want to leave things hooked up to the mixer inside the case and there is just not enough room with the lids on at this point. Plus I have other things I want to mount like my wireless, and video splitter. Unfortunately weight is inevitable. I guess until I can afford a trailer I am just gonna have to find an efficient way to load what I have, ramps are looking like the best solution

MtnKaraoke, thanks for your input on that case I guess I will rule that one out.

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measure it out. i have a good 2 spaces of space after the end of the rack rails. a 12 space may fit. not sure, but if you get a chance it could be worth measuring and checking.

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