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Friday, July 04, 2014

Care & Feeding: Keeping Gear In Top-Flight Shape

Pro Sound Web: To get the most mileage out of gear, regular equipment inspections and Preventative Maintenance (a.k.a., PM) are a must.
All equipment in your inventory should have PM scheduled at least once a year, and more frequently if it goes out the shop door a lot and/or is exposed to harsh environments.
PM comes down to inspecting, testing, cleaning, lubricating and repairing to keep systems in top operating condition.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

As a technician, you gear is one of your top assets to work with. Right up there with your skill set. It is just as important to keep your gear in shape, as it is your skill set. You keep your skills in shape by working frequently and practicing or reading often. You should also be sure that you take the steps necessary to keep your gear in good working condition as this article suggests. It is important to make sure you inspect it regularly so that it doesn’t fail during a critical time such as a live performance. All of the ideas outlined in this article for keeping gear clean and in shape are great. Each section has a nice list of suggestions to that field of electronics. If you do not keep your gear in good working condition it will come back to bite you in the end.