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Re: MainStage power

2009-05-02 by Mike Hyland

Ok, guys, thanks for the info.  I'll give it a shot tomorrow.  Now the problem is the weather forecast!!  Wish me luck :)

Mike


--- In Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com, Steve Currington <steve@...> wrote:
>
> Also if you can take a couple of small UPS devices along and plug them  
> into the generator power and your equipment into them.. That way you  
> have surge etc protection and crash protection!!
> 
> Small UPS's are not too heavy and although may only last say 5 minutes  
> or 10 minutes in a power outage can be a godsend for isolating your  
> equipment from power glitches surges etc.  (and that is in any  
> situation  nor just outdoor stage situations)
> 
> I have a couple of small APC UPS's that are great for the job (each  
> not much bigger than a shoe box) .. They have 4 outputs each and work  
> brilliantly.
> I have used them in live music situations here I have laptops etc  
> plugged in to ensure clean power and some crash protection.   Not  
> perfect but gives me a lotta peace of mind
> 
> 
> Steve Currington
> de Composer
> Wellington, New Zealand
> Web:        http://www.singers.org.nz
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> On 30/04/2009, at 2:42 AM, Gil Gillian wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > Hi, it should be fine. I've done this a number of times. However all  
> > electrical supplies should be approached with care. (If in doubt  
> > don't die.) My experience is UK based and may not apply anywhere else.
> > You may wish to check that all elec feeds to the stage are from the  
> > same phase, that the generator is fully regulated, and it has been  
> > installed professionally with certified earthing.
> > Gil Gillian.
> >
> > --- In Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hyland" <hy5@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I am planning on using Mainstage at an outdoor event this weekend.  
> > I don't have battery power for 3 hours, so will have to plug into  
> > the generator that is provided. Does anyone see any problems with  
> > this?
> > >
> > > On a side note, I had followed the thread awhile back about  
> > Mainstage missing the first notes after a patch switch, or being  
> > slow to respond. I have seen the same thing, but now have found by  
> > rebooting and making sure all other programs are off, the problem  
> > goes away.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> >
> >
> > 
> 
> 
> 
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