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#173518 - 05/14/05 02:48 PM
Re: Performing outdoors
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Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 15560
Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
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Unfortunately, there is currently no daylight or sunlight viewable keyboard display available. And, that video out will not do you any good either--you cannot see a TV screen when the sun hits it either.
The only option is to shade the screen, either by constucting a hood or some other means. In this respect, all keyboard manufacturers, not just Yamaha, have really dropped the ball. The cost of a sunlight viewable display is not very much at all, and for the past 20 years the marine industry has been using them for depth finders--including the color displays. The tyros display is somewhat brighter than the PSR-3000, but it cannot be seen outdoors in direct sunlight or even in bright light conditions. Yes, you can tilt the screen, but when the sun hits it you're looking at a blank screen.
If you construct a hood, use heavy, black construction paper which is nothing more than light cardboard. This will absorb most reflective light from outside sources. The one I made looked like an air scoop for a souped up car and Velcro'd around the screen's edge so I could still reach the adjacent buttons.
The other problem is the indicator lights are also invisible in daylight conditions, so you cannot determine which is activated--DUMB DESIGN WORK!
Fortunately, the new colors (shades of silver) keep the board a lot cooler in direct sunlight, and while some folks don't think anything other black looks professional, I personally don't believe this is the case.
Good Luck,
Gary
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#173523 - 05/15/05 07:31 AM
Re: Performing outdoors
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Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 15560
Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
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The only work around for the LED indicators is the MFC10 foot pedal, which can be programmed to perform some of the tasks, but then you have to work with a 10 button pedal, which is another problem for live performers who already have too many things going on at the same time.
Gary
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#173524 - 05/16/05 01:42 PM
Re: Performing outdoors
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Registered: 01/02/04
Posts: 7285
Loc: Lexington, Ky, USA
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Tommy, you're right..playing outside on a patio is miserable. I'll be starting my 14th season tomorrow night at a restaurant in Kentucky.
But, by he middle of June, I'll have all my bookings arranged for the off season. I really couldn't tak a year-round job, since winter corporate and state government jobs pay three times the restaurant rate. My customers look for me on the patio. Out of the corporate jobs, I get film production, film score work, research and graphics projects and lots of valuable contacts. Everybody knows this place and has seen me there at one time or another.
Balance that with equipment damage, carrying two complete sound systems in and out every night...heat, rain and drunks...it's a love-hate relationship.
Russ
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