So, you’re a musician who’s moving your studio. Understandably, this is probably a super stressful event. You don’t want thousands of dollars of equipment being damaged, getting broken, or going missing. To prevent a catastrophe, you and your music studio need a stellar pack up plan.
Luckily, you’ve come to the right place. Cause we’re going to decode the best way to pack and unpack a music studio. Let’s dive into the deets.
Back Up Your Music Files
Before you pack away your PC, it’s worth backing up all your music files. Trust, there’s nothing worse than losing hours and hours of recording. Backing up your files will give you peace of mind when you move.
The best way to back up your files is with an external hard drive. Otherwise, using a cloud service like Dropbox will do.
How to Pack Away Your Music Studio
When packing away your recording equipment, it’s always smart to use the original boxes that they came in. These boxes were specifically designed to contain this equipment, making them ideal carrying cases. What’s more, the box’s foam inserts will stop your equipment from rattling around in the move.
However, if you don’t have your equipment’s original boxes, don’t panic. You can always cover them in bubble wrap and place them inside some sturdy boxes. Make sure your equipment isn’t too loose or too tightly packed within each box. Both of these options can lead to your equipment getting damaged.
How to Pack Away Your Instruments
When moving instruments, it’s imperative that you handle them with extreme care. Not only are instruments delicate, they can be super expensive.
With stringed instruments, loosen the strings. For brass instruments, remove their mouthpieces and wrap separately. Wind instruments are slightly studier, but shouldn’t be thrown around during your move. All of these instruments should be placed in their original carrying cases.
Which brings us to drum kits. Unfortunately, most drum kits don’t come with carrying cases. If you can’t afford to buy some drum cases, take apart your drum kit and wrap each piece individually. Yes, even the spurs and legs. Pack these pieces into sturdy boxes, making sure each piece doesn’t rattle about.
But what if you have a piano? Well, for pianos, hire a professional removalist. Seriously, they are not worth the blood, sweat, and tears they take to move on their own.
How to Move Your DJ Setup
The best way to move your DJ equipment is in Pioneer Road cases. These premium cases are made from sturdy material with foam lining. They offer top-tier protection against impacts and drops while being transported.
However, if you can’t afford any Pioneer Road cases, you can pack your DJ equipment in its original boxes. These boxes should do an adequate job of protecting your electronics. Otherwise, you can find cheaper cases than Pioneer Road ones online.
You Need to Label Everything
Boxes of mics, boxes of speakers, and boxes of recording equipment. If you don’t label these boxes, setting up your new studio is going to take heaps longer than you’d like. Save yourself the trouble, label each and every box.
