Using a Smart Surge Protector with the Yamaha GENOS


Rather than manually turning on/off all the connected devices to your GENOS, you can use the GENOS to act as a trigger by using a Smart Surge Protector.

I am using this 7-Outlet Smart Strip.


Smart Strip SCG-3MVR 7-Outlet Surge Protector

$14.14


The GENOS is connected to the Control Outlet while the ADAM A7X monitors, RD-700GX and Mackie 1604VLZ4 mixer is connected to the 4 Switched Outlets. The M-Audio BX10s sub is connected to one of the Always On Outlets.

The GENOS draws very little power. I had to turn the sensitivity dial clockwise a bit to make the GENOS act as a trigger.

This works flawlessly.

When I turn on the GENOS, it turns on the monitors, controller keyboard and the mixer.
The moment I play a note, the Subwoofer turns on which is set to auto-sensing mode.

When I am done playing, the GENOS shuts down automatically after a period of no activity.
This in turn shuts down the monitors, RD-700GX and the mixer. The Subwoofer turns off automatically when there is no activity.

If you want a Smart Surge Protector with more outlets, you can buy this model:


Smart Strip LCG-3MVR 10-Outlet Surge Protector

$48.34





For the best surge protection for your GENOS you can use this BrickWall Audiophile Grade Surge Protector:


BrickWall Surge Suppressor Model PW2RAUD


$239


This is a Series Mode Design. They never fail.


How a Series Mode Surge Suppressor Works


I have had 4 of these units since 2004. None of them has failed. I have never had a connected device get damaged due to a surge. They certainly give you peace of mind.