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Can leaving cables plugged into amps / effects consntantly cause damage ?
Just wondering as I like to have my amps, DI, effects pedals set up in my music room so I just switch them on and off I go.
Meaning, all the cables are constantly plugged in and my 'set up' is ready to go at any time. Is there any danger to leavign the cables plugged in at all times ? thanks in advance.
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Thanks Steve. All my boxes and amps are powered through an adapter, while i plug out from my acoustics which have a batter. Hence Im assuming it should be fine. cheers !
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Indeed. Dont forget that your (Gibson!) electro-acoustic will need to be disconnected to save its battery.
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IF you live in a particularly damp climate it is good to unplug ALL your cords/cables occasionally and wipe them down and let them air dry. Over time moisture can seep in. I was told to do this back when I lived in a very hunid climate.
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Your pets, if you have any, might develop the habit of chewing them (for some reason cats and even some dogs like chewing cords) and then "graduate" to power leads with shocking results. Other than that, no. The 1/4" jacks on your equipment will last longer if you leave the cables connected. The cables will last just as long (assuming they aren't exposed to direct sunlight, abnormal temperatures, people stepping on them, sharp tugs from people tripping, etc.) out or in a drawer. Last edited by him; 05-02-2012 at 02:14 PM. |
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Only if you trip over them. Don't worry about it.
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Like RustyAxe and Him stated above, if you trip over them then you may have issues. Also, in some cases leaving a cable plugged in will still use the battery, as steveyam stated. Otherwise, I wouldn't worry about it.
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That would be correct!! Not so much XLR, but 1/4in will oxydize over time in humid climates, like South Georgia!!
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Umm... all that humming and popping noise you get when you plug in again is NOT good for your speakers. Depending on how your amp is biased, it might also hasten tube burnout as well. Don't be another lazy slob. There are too many of us as it is already.
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If you are switching guitars you should zero the volume somewhere in the sound chain (not the guitar) or put the amp in standby/mute. |