Porta-Brace AO-1.5SILENT Audio Organizer

The Porta-Brace AO-1.5SILENT carries a field mixer or recorder in an audio organizer case made to stay quiet while recording.

Magnetic quiet clips adjust and close with almost no noise, and rubber-tipped YKK zippers keep metal from clicking against metal. A strong aluminum frame sits under a waterproofed Cordura exterior, and the soft, padded main section protects the gear inside. The black case has a platinum-colored interior that measures 12 x 6.25 x 7 inches.

Nylon handles with a suede grip carry the case, and D rings attach it to an audio harness. It also attaches to a shoulder strap.

Pouches and Storage

The case holds a mixer with room for several receivers. A large front pocket carries extra equipment, and MOLLE strips sewn across it hold receivers, cables, and headphones. Both side panels detach fully for access to the mixer’s inputs and outputs, and the case also opens at the back and bottom. Transmitter hop pouches sit on each side, along with a zippered flask holder.

Two padded corrugated dividers come with the case, and one carries a removable elastic holder for up to 3 wireless units. An SH-3 Sure Hook fastener holds the dividers, and RX-STRIP and TX-STRIP elastic straps secure wireless mics and cables. A PS-6a Piggin’ String handles long coils of cable and extension cords.

What It Fits

The Compatibility tab lists the mixers and recorders the AO-1.5SILENT is made to carry, from Azden, PSC, Sound Devices, and Zaxcom.

Features

• Quiet magnetic clips and rubber-tipped YKK zippers
• Aluminum frame under a waterproofed Cordura exterior
• Soft Veltex interior with a padded main section
• Removable elastic holder for up to 3 wireless units
• Large front pocket with MOLLE strips
• Back, bottom, and full side openings
• Transmitter hop pouches on both sides and a zippered flask holder
• Piggin’ String cable wrap included

Available Options

Each package adds the parts listed here to the AO-1.5SILENT and its standard contents.