DM-4800 on switch re-think

[Barrel90]

Tascam sould rethink the position of the on/off button. If you put the board in a desk, it is a real pain in the but to reach back there.

How safe is it to just always leave the board on?

 

[TascMan]

I have been using a switch on my rack mounted multi strip for years. I go through the typical process of shift/cntrl/alt then enter, then I turn the board off from the switch. Since the switch on the back of the board is an actual switch and not a relay, I figured there's no difference as far as the board is concerned. No problems so far.
As far as leaving the board on, long term heat might be an issue.

 

[rmandelbaum]

Been doing the same with a strip now for muntjs, no issues here, i do agree though, really bad location for the switch.

 

[captdan]

The location of the on/off switch is right up there with a few other DM annoyances -multiple functioning buttons, and a power down routine not unlike a code sequence from a nuclear missle launch.

That said, I'm a worry wart when it comes to electrical spikes. Though my DM, and virtually every other piece of outboard, is connected to a conditioner and operated with a single switch, I prefer to power up/down the DM individually. I built my mix desk for convenient access to the rear - for that and other purposes.

Haven't had any issues, but I'm not suggesting anyone should follow my lead; superstition isn't 'rocket' science. :shock:

CaptDan