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Summer is killing me here and I'm overheating while playing. Thanks to Kawai for such a thoughtful design.  ![[Linked Image]](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2433619/IMG_20140731_124725.jpg)
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BTW: You can remove the advertising stickers on the C8 key. They serve no purpose outside the showroom.
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BTW: You can remove the advertising stickers on the C8 key. They serve no purpose outside the showroom. But how am I supposed to maintain it in showroom condition? 
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Markarian, I'll pretend I haven't seen this picture...otherwise I may be required to add yet another entry to the 'safety instructions' pages warning users against connecting non-memory devices to the USB to Device port. Or perhaps even warning against the dangers of playing the instrument close to fans and other spinning objects. BTW: You can remove the advertising stickers on the C8 key. They serve no purpose outside the showroom. You're right, of course, however I've seen quite a few Kawai DP owners opting to leave the sticker attached to the keyboard. Cheers, James x
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Next topic will be "How do I remove blood splatter from the keyboard?". kukuku >:)
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Kawai James,
Other than the physical danger of bumping into the spinning fan blades, is there a danger to the electronics or something? I would think that if the usb port follows the normal USB specs it shouldn't be an issue. Am I missing something? (Not trying to be snarky, I'm genuinely curious.) I could see a lot of people connecting one of those little usb lamps to make it easier to see stuff on a darkened stage. Could that damage the instrument?
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Relax everyone, its got little foam blades! KJ, it just runs off the standard 5v supplied by the port. Is that really going to damage the USB controller?
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BTW: You can remove the advertising stickers on the C8 key. They serve no purpose outside the showroom. You're right, of course, however I've seen quite a few Kawai DP owners opting to leave the sticker attached to the keyboard. I moved mine to the upper portion of the key. What the heck ...
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KJ, it just runs off the standard 5v supplied by the port. Is that really going to damage the USB controller? The MP11 USB to Device port has been tested and certified for 5V 500mA, so provided the device you are connecting also conforms to this standard, I don't believe any damage will be done. Of course, we can never say never, but I think it's highly unlikely... Cheers, James x
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Why the towel under the speaker ?? [ Does it sweat :-) ?? ]
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I bought some foam grip pads to put under my speakers. It prevents them from scratching the surface and also keeps them in place in case they inadvertently get bumped. Might help reduce buzzing vibrations too, but I wasn't having that issue.
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Pads also serve to isolate the speaker box from the thing it's standing on, which prevents the base from becoming part of the speaker cabinet. Maybe the towel is to stop that from happening.
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Those are actually rolled up socks. The monitors usually rest on those grey mouse pads but I am experimenting with trying to get a better angle for hearing the sound. I don't think this setup is permanent.
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OT: did you buy it online or they are available in Seattle stores? Never mind
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Summer is killing me here and I'm overheating while playing. Thanks to Kawai for such a thoughtful design. I have to say I love this, and I think it should come free with every new MP11. edited to add: I'm referring to the fan. I'm not a fan of the socks :P
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I'm not a fan of the socks :P I think they're rather fetching.
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I'm not a fan of the socks :P I think they're rather fetching. My dog is good at fetching socks.
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I'm not a fan of the socks :P I think they're rather fetching. My dog is good at fetching socks. Keep him away from the MP11 then! (or at least, from the OP's MP11)
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