sunlight is much worse than cold, but beware of damp, especially if the instrument has any exposed metalwork (like if the paint has started to come off a control panel for instance) as it will quickly rust. also likely to suffer from damp are the foam insulation materials like you would find under the control panel of a rogue, or pretty much any synth with slider controls. occasionally, a build up of condensation on a board will cause problems when you move a synth out of cold into a warmer environment; let it acclimatise. other than that.... have you any instruments or other studio equipment with moving parts? I have had problems with 1/4" decks where the capstan refuses to turn because the oil in the bearings got too cold. this can lead to power supply &/or servo problems down the line. so always try turning any such part by hand before powering the device after storage. if you own a mellotron or a hammond, the same things apply. my m400 has to be kept in a reasonably warm place or it seizes up. hth- duncan.
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Re: how cold before your equipment gets ruined
2006-12-31 by ferrograph632
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