Last updated: 7 August 2026. Prices are in AUD and correct at the time of writing, check the linked product pages for live pricing and stock.
Sachtler audio bags are purpose-built sound bags for carrying and operating a mixer or recorder on location. The range runs from a simple recorder pouch to the fully featured Eargonizer mixer bag. This guide explains what each one carries and how to choose the right sound bag for your kit, whether you're a boom op, production sound mixer or one-person band.
The Sachtler audio bag range at a glance
| Bag | Best for | Approx. price (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Digital Recorder Pouch | A single portable recorder | ~$154.95 |
| Lightweight Audio Bag, Small | Small mixers/recorders | ~$474.95 |
| Lightweight Audio Bag, Medium | Mid-size mixers | ~$764.95 |
| Lightweight Audio Bag, Large | Larger mixers & more I/O | ~$774.95 |
| Eargonizer Large | Full mixer rigs with wireless | ~$774.95 |
| Heavy Duty Harness | Carrying a loaded bag comfortably | ~$369.95 |
Lightweight Audio Bags (Small, Medium, Large)
The core of the range. These are lightweight, padded bags sized around your mixer or recorder: the Small for compact mixers and recorders, the Medium for mid-size units, and the Large for bigger mixers with more inputs and outputs. Choose the size by measuring your device and leaving room for cabling and a receiver or two. If you're building a bag setup for the first time, start here and match the size to your mixer.
Eargonizer Large, the fully featured mixer bag
The Eargonizer Large is built for operating a full mixer rig, not just carrying it. Its stand-out features (per Sachtler) include a transparent top window so you can see your controls without opening the bag, access to all mixer panels (side, back and top), a fully padded main compartment, and a double floor to organise headphone cable. It has removable internal dividers for a custom layout, multiple pouches for batteries and connectors, external straps for boom poles and cables, and it's expandable with snap-on pouches for transmitters or receivers. It ships with a padded, adjustable shoulder strap. Sachtler lists internal dimensions around 32.5 × 18 × 22 cm and a weight of about 2.8 kg. If you run wireless and want everything reachable while rolling, this is the pick.
Recorder pouch and harness
Not every job needs a full bag. The Portable Digital Recorder Pouch is a compact carrier for a single portable recorder, ideal for run-and-gun or a backup rig. For anyone carrying a loaded bag all day, the Heavy Duty Harness spreads the weight across your shoulders and back so a long shoot is far kinder on your body.
How to choose
Start with your device: measure your mixer or recorder and pick the smallest bag it fits comfortably with room for cabling. If you only carry a recorder, the recorder pouch is enough. For a mixer you'll operate on the move, especially with wireless, step up to the Eargonizer for its window and all-panel access. Whatever bag you choose, add the Heavy Duty Harness if you're on your feet for long days. Sizes and internal layouts vary, so confirm dimensions against your exact gear on the linked product pages.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sachtler audio bag used for?
It's a sound bag that carries and protects a production audio mixer or recorder and lets you operate it on location, with padding, cable management, pockets for batteries and connectors, and a shoulder strap or harness for hands-free carrying.
What is the difference between the Lightweight Audio Bag and the Eargonizer?
The Lightweight Audio Bags are simpler padded bags sized to your mixer. The Eargonizer is a fully featured mixer bag with a transparent top window, access to all mixer panels, a double floor for headphone cable, removable dividers and snap-on expansion pouches for wireless, designed for operating a full rig, not just transporting it.
Which size Sachtler audio bag do I need?
Measure your mixer or recorder and choose the smallest bag it fits with room for cabling and any receivers. Small suits compact units, Medium mid-size mixers, and Large bigger mixers with more I/O.
Do Sachtler audio bags fit any recorder or mixer?
They're sized to suit common mixers and recorders and use removable dividers for a custom fit, but you should always check the bag's internal dimensions against your specific device before buying.
Where to buy in Australia
Black Flag Distribution is the official Australian distributor of the professional film, television and production brands featured in this guide. We supply an Australia-wide network of authorised retailers and stockists rather than selling direct to the public, so there is a local dealer who can help wherever you are. To check pricing and availability and to buy, use the Black Flag Distribution store finder to find an authorised retailer or stockist near you. Search our store finder to locate your nearest Australian stockist and purchase from an authorised dealer.
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