# Transporting a DJM-900NXS **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** mixer, case, djm-900, pioneerdj\ **Created:** [February 14, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368 "2013-02-14T21:22:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ProfessorStrangeman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/professorstrangeman/32/14979_2.png) [@ProfessorStrangeman](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ProfessorStrangeman)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/1 "2013-02-14T21:22:58Z")
**Transporting a DJM-900NXS** Hey DJTT’ers! I just made the decision to get a DJM-900NXS mixer for my new set up! I play a lot of venues that require me to bring all my own gear except for a PA System so I’ll have to take my mixer with me pretty frequently, so it’s over to you guys. What is the best way to transport this mixer? Thanks in advance! ---
**Author:** ![papo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/papo/32/13373_2.png) [@papo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/papo)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/2 "2013-02-14T21:34:06Z")
Flight Case.. a little bulkier than bags, but less susceptible to dings and scratches.. ---
**Author:** ![ProfessorStrangeman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/professorstrangeman/32/14979_2.png) [@ProfessorStrangeman](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ProfessorStrangeman)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/3 "2013-02-14T21:35:29Z")
Cool. Sort of thought so. Thought it might be worth asking. What’s the best brand you think? From what I can tell it’s just Odyssey and Marathon. ---
**Author:** ![manchild](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecd19e/32.png) [@manchild](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/manchild)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/4 "2013-02-14T21:35:32Z")
Prob just a flight case. Just need to make sure it fits since its a little bigger then a reg 12" mixer. I ended up getting a CDJ case for mine cause the style case I wanted it wouldnt fit in the 12" mixer case but it fit into the CDJ case w/ enough room for the back connnections. ---
**Author:** ![papo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/papo/32/13373_2.png) [@papo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/papo)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/5 "2013-02-14T21:37:14Z")
> [@ProfessorStrangeman](#): > > Cool. Sort of thought so. Thought it might be worth asking. What’s the best brand you think? From what I can tell it’s just Odyssey and Marathon. Yea… those are the two main options. I personally prefer Odyssey over Marathon, but if I found a deal, I wouldn’t mind Marathon either. ---
**Author:** ![ProfessorStrangeman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/professorstrangeman/32/14979_2.png) [@ProfessorStrangeman](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ProfessorStrangeman)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/6 "2013-02-14T21:37:19Z")
> [@manchild](#): > > Prob just a flight case. Just need to make sure it fits since its a little bigger then a reg 12" mixer. I ended up getting a CDJ case for mine cause the style case I wanted it wouldnt fit in the 12" mixer case but it fit into the CDJ case w/ enough room for the back connnections. How’s this one look? Marathon MA-DJM900 Flight Road Case to Hold Pioneer DJM-900 Nexus Club Mixer Controller (Black/Chrome) ---
**Author:** ![papo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/papo/32/13373_2.png) [@papo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/papo)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/7 "2013-02-14T21:38:53Z")
> [@ProfessorStrangeman](#): > > How’s this one look? Marathon MA-DJM900 Flight Road Case to Hold Pioneer DJM-900 Nexus Club Mixer Controller (Black/Chrome) That’s exactly what I would buy. Looks like they made that model specifically for the DJM900. 🙂 it would be nice if it had the slide-iin/out slot for the back, that way it is easier to route the cables. ---
**Author:** ![ProfessorStrangeman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/professorstrangeman/32/14979_2.png) [@ProfessorStrangeman](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ProfessorStrangeman)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/8 "2013-02-14T21:39:51Z")
> [@papo](#): > > That’s exactly what I would buy. Looks like they made that model specifically for the DJM900. 🙂 Perfect! Thanks man, they also make a model for a bit more with a laptop shelf. In your experience how stable are those? ---
**Author:** ![papo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/papo/32/13373_2.png) [@papo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/papo)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/9 "2013-02-14T21:42:37Z")
> [@ProfessorStrangeman](#): > > Perfect! Thanks man, they also make a model for a bit more with a laptop shelf. In your experience how stable are those? IMO, I don’t like the laptop shelf. I don’t like having the laptop right in front of me. I use a Crane Stand Pro and set it beside a deck at an angle facing towards me. ---
**Author:** ![ProfessorStrangeman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/professorstrangeman/32/14979_2.png) [@ProfessorStrangeman](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ProfessorStrangeman)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/10 "2013-02-14T21:45:27Z")
> [@papo](#): > > IMO, I don’t like the laptop shelf. I don’t like having the laptop right in front of me. I use a Crane Stand Pro and set it beside a deck at an angle facing towards me. That’s exactly what I have. So plan is then, I’ll get the standard case and just pull it out when I set up so my X1’s can set next to it then I’ll use my Crane Stand for my lappy. ---
**Author:** ![papo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/papo/32/13373_2.png) [@papo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/papo)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/11 "2013-02-14T21:45:36Z")
BTW, congrats on the purchase. I am jealous. I really want to buy a 900, but my lady would kill me. I just spend a good amount of money on a pair of K12’s and a KW181. I might consider selling my Rane 56 and S4 to save up for the 900. ---
**Author:** ![ProfessorStrangeman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/professorstrangeman/32/14979_2.png) [@ProfessorStrangeman](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ProfessorStrangeman)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/12 "2013-02-14T21:50:47Z")
> [@papo](#): > > BTW, congrats on the purchase. I am jealous. > > I really want to buy a 900, but my lady would kill me. I just spend a good amount of money on a pair of K12’s and a KW181. > > I might consider selling my Rane 56 and S4 to save up for the 900. I’ll be grabbing one in a month or so here in all hopes! Looks great! Thank you for all of your help! ---
**Author:** ![papo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/papo/32/13373_2.png) [@papo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/papo)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/13 "2013-02-14T21:53:44Z")
> [@ProfessorStrangeman](#): > > I’ll be grabbing one in a month or so here in all hopes! Looks great! Thank you for all of your help! you’re welcome. enjoy it! ---
**Author:** ![DJ\_SB](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/dj_sb/32/12848_2.png) [@DJ\_SB](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DJ_SB)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/14 "2013-02-14T21:56:21Z")
> [@papo](#): > > I might consider selling my Rane 56 and S4 to save up for the 900. Do it. ---
**Author:** ![keeb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/keeb/32/14559_2.png) [@keeb](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/keeb)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2013, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/15 "2013-02-15T23:38:13Z")
A flight case would be ideal - that said I used a duffel bag with some towels wrapped around the mixer for padding for a gig and it worked out just fine. Not ideal, but could be helpful if you’re waiting on getting the flight case. ---
**Author:** ![HigherFi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8dc957/32.png) [@HigherFi](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/HigherFi)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2013, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/transporting-a-djm-900nxs/53368/16 "2013-02-16T01:27:20Z")
Odyssey has gone to crap. Marathon is good, Road Ready is a little heavier but their hardware is killer.