Is it recommended to cover your equipment and keyboards to protect them from dust? In my studio the dust is a big problem but I don't think its ever intefered with my equipment - every month or two I just give everything a dusting. I'm just wondering if it can do any damage.

Yes,

When dust accumulates beneath the rubber keypads, which granted it will take some time, the electical conductivity will decrease to some degree. The same holds true with some types of switches. The worst problem, though, is when dust accumulates on the leaflet contacts of 1/4-inch jacks and combines with cigarette smoke and humidity. Then it turns into a black, gooey mess than really causes problems. I had to deal with this with one of my fan-cooled amps. The air was drawn not only through the air intakes, but was also being pulled through the unused jack openings. At the end of three months of performing in a smoke-filled bar room, many of the channels would no longer function unless you wiggled the jack a bit after it was inserted. The amp head was still under warranty and sent back for repairs. The tech called and said the entire interior of the amp was covered with dust and goey cigarette tars. Covering you equipment just makes good sense--something like parking your car in a garrage.

Gary

This will solve all yor dust problems ...I love mine!!!

http://www.musiciansbuddy.com/155/Keyboa...er-Your-Ax.html

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 09-22-2004).]

I have Keywear covers[made in USA] for my keyboards, one for my 61 key Va-7, and another for my 76 key G-1000.. They are stretch covers that fit like a glove..

[This message has been edited by Fran Carango (edited 09-21-2004).]

Donny,

What size did you purchase for the Yamaha?

Jerry

Jerry...


I got mine from Uncle Daves Music I think mine is a LARGE, it will fit 61/76 keys used it on alll my Psr KB's & G1000...it has elastic corners that stretch over the keys with lots of room.

What about this dust cover made by Yamaha for the Tyros. Is it any good?
http://www.musiciansbuy.com/YAMAHA__DUST_COVER_202_300_9000PRO_TYRO.html

And btw, with all those dust covers, how do you deal with those sore thumb speakers?

Chony

Though I don't currently use a dust cover on my Tyros, I like Donny's 'Cover Your Ax' suggestion (vs the Yamaha brand one) because it includes elastic to secure it (right?). I suspect Yamaha's cover doesn't include elastic, does it? On the other hand, the Yamaha covers are customed sized to fit specific Yamaha keyboard models. Ok, if I go with a 'Cover Your Ax', exactly which size (small, medium, long slim, large, extra large, extra slim) BEST fits the Tyros dimensions (44.88" x 16.85" x 5.40")?

Scott

I use a table cloth, stolen from one of the restaurants I've worked.
DonM

I suppose I'm gonna have'ta watch my back if I decide to join you guys in Louisiana in January. Don, are those 'my' Tyros floppy diskettes in 'your' pocket?

Scott

Hello...........On Dnj's link.......what size cover would fit a PSR3000? Thanks. -charley

I have checked this, and you can find the different sizes through THIS LINK
The sizes of the PSR3000 are (according to the manual) in inches app: 39 x 16 x 7
That would mean that the medium size is just too small (39-41.5 in. long x 12-15 in. wide) and the large one is too big (42-50 in. long x 15-20 in. wide)

Fran's Keywear Covers look good too.
For PSR keyboards (61 keys) it should be the Medium size, but it doesn't say how far it will stretch.
Fran, which one do you have for your VA-7?
(dimensions VA-7 are appr. 47 x 16 x 8)

For both types of covers: are they anti-static?


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drdalet

Drdalet, my Keywear cover, laying naturally[not stretched] mearures, 3 feet x 1 foot..

It stretches and fits the VA-7 perfectly..

DO ANY OF THESE COVERS COVER THE TYROS MOUNTED SPEAKERS AS WELL?

Probably not, but you should be able to fit it around the kb and let the speakers stick out. Dust is bad for switches and buttons, but the speakers will be fine.

That's interesting Dave -- if anything I thought that the speakers should be protected. What about studio monitors which don't have a mesh in front -- is it also unnecessary to cover them?