Instruction or ideas for Petrol bag?

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nick_m_777

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Just ordered and received a Petrol PEGZ-1 for use with my SD 442 and future recorder as well as a wireless receiver or two. But I can tell there are all kinds of nifty features that they built into these bags and I would really like to use it to its fullest potential. Anyone know of a resource that delineates how they intended the bag to be used and what all the features and gadgets are for?

The petrol website doesn't shed much light on the topic. Just several pictures that show a little bit. I wish they sent "instructions" or something.

Thanks!
 
Thanks for the link. Sometimes I don't search for the right words or phrases. Still would like to get to the bottom of the features built into the bag
 
I think the bag is "intended" to be fully customizable so there really is no "right" way to have it setup. My 2c
 
The back zippered panel is for holding NP-1 or similar batteries. You can get an NP1 "cup" to have one battery powering the whole bag through a BDS Power Distribution System... and have another NP1 ready to switch out when the first one dies. A fully charged NP1 should power a 442, recorder, and several wireless for at least half a day... making it almost certain to get a full day from 2 batteries.

The open sides of the bag are for cables to go in and out, as needed to attach mics, or out to cam, etc.

The front and back sections are for mixers, recorders, etc. I've set my bag up for 2 mixers and linked them when I needed a crap-load of channels... but my normal setup is a mixer in front, and recorder in back. These units can be wired together with the wires running just under the divider in the middle of the bag... and the power wiring (from the battery to the BDS block) can run inside of the bag, or under the "floor" of the bag then up the side (keeping yet another wire that won't ever be touched again out of the way).

The little pouches that click on and off are for wireless receivers OR transmitters. You may want to get audio from a transmitter and run it through the mixer/recorder... OR you may need to send your mixed audio wirelessly to a camera, etc. If you get a harness you'll see these same plastic connection points up high on the harness... so that you have a quick option to get a receiver higher on your body for potentially better reception... as well as MORE wireless options. The "normal" run 'n gun location sound bag has 4 wireless on it... 2 x receivers and 2 x transmitters, with the other 2 of each ready to go, so that you can GET sound wirelessly... and also SEND sound wirelessly.

The extra transmitters... as well as AA and 9v plus extra small cables, etc. go in the front pocket. Long cables clip to the bag... and your boom pole clips across the top front of the bag... using the velcro bands you see above the front pocket.

Your headphones should fit (if you have 7506 or similar) in the little pocket to the right side. If you don't have that pocket then you can just clip them to the bag using a "piggin' string" (look it up at B&H or Trew)... OR you may have extra space to put your cans in the front pocket also.

The little foam extras are for snugging up the fit of different kinds of gear (so that things don't slide back and forth horizontally)... and the velcro "hard panel" is for adjusting the HEIGHT your mixer rides in the bag... so that the control knobs are in the most convenient location... since you will look at them often... but you will also want them to be in a location that you don't HAVE to look at them... because your hand will eventually be trained to go to them through convenient location of a well set-up bag.

What else? Does that cover it?
 
Thanks, that does help. Some of the things you mentioned I was just guessing at and you confirmed it. I must not have the pocket on the right side so those piggin strings look interesting. Thanks for that heads up. I should take some pictures when my bag is set up and see if you guys have any comments/suggestions.

I think this audio department of DVX user is such a great resource (as well as the other departments). I am very appreciative of all the time everyone has spent helping me and others learn!
 
Matt gave a great description of the basic setup of the Petrol PEGZ 1. The way I figured out where everything worked best for me was to spend a fair amount of time just trying different combinations until I got just what I wanted. The main things are: The gear has to be secure so it doesn't move around or fall out when you're on the move. Cables plugged in not being smashed into the side of the bag. Able to get at and/ or see the controls or components you need to work with. Room for miscellaneous items you should have on hand. Neat routing of cables, in case you need to disassemble or troubleshoot. As the others have already said, they give you so many options its almost overwhelming and hard to sort out at first. One thing about Petrol. They build great products and their customer service is outstanding. I had issues with my older model PEGZ1 and they took the care to be sure I was satisfied.
Bernie
 
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