Orca Bags OR-280
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Essential Information About the OR-280 Audio Bag
Essential Information About the OR-280 Audio Bag
- Field Compatibility: designed for compact recorders/mixers (Sound Devices MixPre, Zoom F8, Zaxcom Max, Tascam DR701D/DR70D), including dense setups like the MixPre-10 with MX-L battery mount.
- 360-Degree Protection: internal honeycomb structure forming a true "cage" of security around your equipment, ideal for shoots and mobile sound recording.
- Full Access: opening and access from all sides to quickly handle connectors, control panels, and power supply without removing the device from the bag.
- Efficient Organization: large front pocket + 2 additional pockets for cables, wireless links, and batteries, with front loops for boom poles.
Manufacturer Information
Orca Bags
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A Bag Designed for Modern Mixer-Recorders and Compact Setups
The OR-280 was created to meet the demands of sound technicians working on the move: more compact setups, denser cabling, and immediate access needs to controls and power. It fits perfectly with Sound Devices' MixPre series mixer-recorders and, more broadly, other devices of similar size. Its format supports tight configurations like the MixPre-10 with the MX-L battery mount, a key point when aiming to keep a balanced and secure rig in the field.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
This audio bag is intended for users alternating between outdoor sound recording and real-condition sessions: documentary, fiction, live capture, reporting, sound design, and ambient recording. Thanks to its multidirectional access, it is especially suitable for operators who need to adjust gain, monitor levels, change batteries, or re-route cables without interrupting the recording. With its padded shoulder strap and two handles, carrying remains comfortable between locations while keeping equipment ready to record.
Protection, Visibility, and Ergonomics: The OR-280 Serving Workflow
Internal Honeycomb Structure: A True Protective Cage
The OR-280's main strength lies in its internal honeycomb frame. This architecture stiffens the bag and limits deformation, creating continuous protection around the device. In practice, this reduces risks related to shocks, compression inside vehicles, or quick handling on set, while maintaining good support for equipment and compartments.
360-Degree Access: Control, Connectors, and Battery Within Reach
Access from all sides facilitates managing connectors (inputs/outputs, wireless links, power) and essential sound recording elements (batteries, cables, adapters). The operator can quickly intervene on the control panel, organize cable runs more neatly, and optimize the setup without disassembly.
Transparent Top: Monitor Without Exposure
The transparent top cover allows you to keep an eye on the equipment while providing an additional barrier against the external environment. This is a concrete advantage for command readability and efficiency in the field, especially when quick reactions to scene changes or placement constraints are required.
Technical specifications
| Use | Accessories | Inner width | 115 cm |
| Inner height | 200 cm | Inner length | 240 cm |
| Compatibility | Zoom F8, Zaxcom Max, Tascam DR701D, DR70D, MixPre 10 with MX-L compartment | Boom pole loops | at the front |
| Internal frame | made of honeycomb | Front pocket | large, for storing accessories |
| Top covering | transparent | Additional pockets | 2, for cables, radio links and batteries |
| Internal compartment material | foam | Internal dimensions (L x W x H) | 240 x 115 x 200 mm |
| Access | from all sides | External dimensions (L x W x H) | 310 x 250 x 220 mm |
| Carrying handles | 2 | Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Shoulder strap | padded | Note | No device or other accessory is included in the delivery |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Orca Bags OR-280 bag compatible with the Sound Devices MixPre-10?
The size is designed to fit a MixPre-10 equipped with the MX-L battery mount. It also accommodates Sound Devices MixPre series mixer-recorders and devices of similar dimensions.
What are the internal dimensions of the bag?
The interior space measures 240 x 115 x 200 mm (length x width x height). The external dimensions are 310 x 250 x 220 mm.
Is it possible to access cables and controls without removing the mixer?
360-degree access allows adjustments to inputs, outputs, RF links, and power without disassembly. The transparent top keeps the controls visible during use.
How is the equipment protected inside the OR-280?
An internal honeycomb structure reinforces the bag and limits deformation. This design secures the equipment during handling, shocks, or compression.
Does the bag come with a mixer or accessories?
No device or other accessories are included. Weighing 1.5 kg, it can be carried using a padded shoulder strap or two handles.



