Tips To Keep Your Studio Gear In Top Shape

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Tips to Keep Your Studio Gear in Top Shape

• Fluid Audio

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• When pulling out a piece of studio gear for the
  first time in a while the last thing you want is
  to find that it doesnt work anymore. Though
  digital music tools like your DAW will never need
  repair, the physical parts of your setup are
  vulnerable. Even the best studio monitors may
  suffer damage due to your negligence towards
  taking proper care and can shorten their
  lifespan.
• This article is all about the basics of keeping
  on top of your gear maintenance.

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Dust your worst nightmare

• Dust can wreak havoc on your electronics. Not
  only does it weaken the solder contacts but it
  also causes the potentiometers (knobs) to get
  rough. Try to keep gear covered far as
  practicable and regularly remove any dust that
  accumulates.

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Be careful of batteries

• You cant leave the batteries in place forever.
  Even the best batteries, at some point, start
  leaking corrosive materials that can easily
  damage equipment. This is pretty common in the
  classic synthesizers that use watch sized
  batteries to power LED displays or other exterior
  elements. Be sure to swap dead batteries at the
  earliest to avoid any damage.

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Prevent heat build-ups

• Electronics are highly susceptible to excess heat
  as well. You must ensure that the built-in fans
  are in perfect working condition and any vents or
  heatsinks arent blocked. Refrain from putting
  two extra hot units too close to one another.
  Keeping the room well ventilated is important in
  any situation where things regularly get hot.

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Regularly change the replaceable

• A lot of equipment comes with components with a
  limited lifespan that need to be replaced
  regularly. Fuses, vacuum tubes, and other
  replaceable components should be renewed before
  they begin to conk out.

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Power your devices correctly power

• Make sure you apply the correct power to all your
  devices. Be mindful of the specifications and use
  a power supply with the correct specs. Always use
  a power supply of the exact voltage value
  specifiedunless the manufacturer gives a range.
  Very high voltages can be immensely damaging.
  Also, use a power supply that provides at least
  as much current as the device specifies and also
  pay attention to the polarity of the power
  supply. You must match the polarity of the device
  with the power supply or you could risk damage.

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Stay away from using soaps or cleansers

• It is best to use some kind of cloth or wipe to
  tackle the dust on your gear. Ideally, gentle
  non-abrasive material like microfiber cloths or
  soft rags works best. Though there are many
  specialized cleaning products available, in most
  circumstances a slightly damp cloth is the best
  option. Soaps or cleaners can adversely affect
  the finish of your sensitive studio monitors.
  Moreover, its quite rare for your gear to be
  dirty enough for them to be necessary.

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Well-kept gear is happy gear

• Though cleaning and maintaining your studio
  equipment gear might initially sound like a
  highly mundane task, it has great benefits. Use
  these tips to keep your gear in top shape and
  ready to use when inspiration strikes.

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• FLUID AUDIO