[grc] Advice on allowing beverages in on-air studio

[Caitlin Reading]

Thank you Al Davis for that great tutorial on handling the hardware in case
of an
"accident".  Truly though, if someone must have a beverage then definitely
a container that does not require it constantly be handled, for example
allowing bottles w/caps is a nonstarter as few have the discipline to
prioritize
replacing the cap first & foremost. They spill ounces of liquid..
 Sippy cups for folks who are not around small children, allow only a small
 amount of liquid to escape, teaspoons v. ounces if any, if it is tipped
over.
They are cheap, easy to find ($ stores), have much variety in configuration
 & colour and are lifesavers.
    Why not use a sippy cup in a designated cup holder and everyone
is served.  Ask your station volunteers to test a cup's ability to leak
BEFORE
they would use it and the point is made. Most adults don't even
think about this.
   Let's not forget, this is a radio production booth or room, not the
living room
at home.       c

On Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 7:39 PM al davis via grc <grc at maillist.peak.org>
wrote:

> On Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:31:13 -0800
> Dana Matthews via grc <grc at maillist.peak.org> wrote:
> >  beverages in
> > a restricted area of our on-air studio
>
> Ideally, the policy would be "no", but that is hard to enforce in
> practice.  It more important to know how to deal with a spill and to
> make sure everyone knows how to prevent spills when the liquids are
> there.
>
> This probably means to provide cup holders, like the ones in cars, and
> strictly use them, and strictly prohibit the liquids from the danger
> spots.  Also, insist on a container that is spill resistant, like a
> sippy-cup or bicycle-style water bottle.
>
> Most equipment can be cleaned with water, but check to be sure.  If you
> get a spill, immediately turn it off, especially if the liquid is not
> plain water.  The soundboard is probably the most vulnerable.
>
> A kitchen sink with a sprayer is the best.  Wash it as good as you can,
> and let it dry.  Do not apply power until it is dry.   You will need to
> take the modules out, if you can.  You will probably need to relube the
> faders after you do this.
>
> In the better boards, the faders plug in, and are not on a PC board
> that contains electronics.  The best boards use Penny & Giles faders,
> which do a good job at protecting the innards, but you only find these
> on older boards and high end boards, because they are very expensive.
> (around $100 per channel as of the last time I checked).  The enclosed
> rail-type faders from Bourns or Alps are pretty good at protecting the
> guts, and are reasonably priced.  (adds a dollar or two over the thin
> faders)  The "thin" faders are asking for trouble, especially if mounted
> on a large PC board that has electronics on it.
>
> Guessing what the various boards use ....
>
> Mass produced boards like Behringer and Mackie are probably thin faders
> on the PC board.
>
> I believe Arrakis ARC and MARC series are thin faders on the PC board.
>
> I believe Audioarts AIR series are thin faders on a pigtail.
>
> I believe Audioarts R55, and most Audioarts digital are Alps rail type
> on a pigtail.
>
> Some early Kaatskit (mine) were thin faders on a pigtail, later ones
> Bourns rail type on a pigtail.
>
> Most high end older boards, have P&G on a pigtail.  These are the ones
> that cost a fortune new, but a lot of them have made their way to
> community radio through donations, as the rich stations convert to
> digital.  If you are fortunate enough to have one of these, what you
> have is better than anything you can buy new. You might need to re-cap
> it, but it is worth the work and expense.
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