mildbill Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 electronically (?) speaking - i have a few synths plugged into a 'strip' type thing. is there any difference between turning them off indivually or turning them all off at once using the strip? i'm just thinking of wear-and-tear on the synth switches. i've seen a few of them eventually loosen up from being constantly used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prague Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 What you are doing is identical to the power switch. Keep in mind that internal batteries may kick in when the unit is unplugged (which is what a strip is doing). Sometimes a little trickle current from the wall is used for the memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Rhythm Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I didn't know that. I guess that would make your battries die quicker, but I don't want my keyboards plugged in all the time. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpel Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Well, because the Z1's mod matrix is so extensive, I just route an extremely slow square wave lfo (.0004 HZ, let's say) to the "Unit Power" destination and set amount to 100, thereby avoiding any traumatic surges or switch wear and tear... Check out the Sweet Clementines CD at bandcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowly Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Most of the switches on power strips (surge protectors) are not intended to be on/off switches. Most of the ones I have or seen the circuit breaker in incorparated in this switch. These circuit breakers have a light duty spring and the cycle life in low, in other words, intended to stay on until there is trouble. I do use mine as on/off switches but I replace mine after every power outage or yearly. Kcbass "Let It Be!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthetic Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I pick: c.) Leave them on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylos Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 is there any difference between turning them off indivually or turning them all off at once using the strip? When you use the strip switch they all go on & off at the same time. Next Question?... Get a metal-cased power strip, and replace the power switch with something a lot more heavy-duty. "shit" happens. Success Takes Focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyb Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Show 'em a naked picture of Roseanne Barr (or Raymond Burr). That'll turn them off all at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowly Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Originally posted by steadyb: Show 'em a naked picture of Roseanne Barr (or Raymond Burr). That'll turn them off all at once.Yeah, but will they ever come back on! Kcbass "Let It Be!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssian Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Hey mildbill, I've been using the same power strips for years to turn on/off my synths. No problems as of yet. I say... go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildbill Posted February 28, 2004 Author Share Posted February 28, 2004 Keep in mind that internal batteries may kick in when the unit is unplugged (which is what a strip is doing). Sometimes a little trickle current from the wall is used for the memory. hey prague: are you saying that if you keep your synths on all the time, then they will get their electricty from the wall socket instead of the battery to retain their memory? think this would make the batterys last longer, or less long from lack of use? my original question was about not only mechanical wear, but a thought that they might be recieving some kind of harmful 'power surge' from having the switch contacts closed inside the synth and then recieving a jolt from the power strip being turned on. just some goofy thoughts from someone who doesn't know much about electricity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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