Protecting Ui12 and laptop from the sun

[onassis]

I'm wondering if any of you Ui12/Ui16 users out there have the same issue I have - protecting the mixer and laptop from baking in the sun. All of the outdoor gigs we do provide some sort of shelter, but it's often a pop-up with just enough room for the band. I set up the mixer and laptop on a small (3'x2') folding table and try to keep it under roof and in the shade, but the creeping sunlight has often gotten to the electronics, causing overheating a few times. Not a fatal problem yet, but it means that I can't change any settings until things cool down and the interfaces work again. But it stresses me out:) I'd love to know if any of you have encountered this problem and come up with a solution.

[Roger Moss]

Not much you cando about the sun shining, but something like this might help...


https://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-Laptop-Cooling-Cooler-Adjustable/dp/B0713PHFRW

[onassis]

I find it's direct sunlight more than ambient temperature. I've ordered one of these (http://shadepop.com/product/shadepop/) to see if it helps.

[pops1]

That's what I was going to suggest, an umbrella will keep the sun off and keep the temp down. Hope that one is large enough.

[DHopkins]

If it's just direct sunlight and you're not constantly fiddling with the mixer, a plain old while towel can be a down and dirty quick solution. If it's a frequent occurrence, the laptop cooler would be a useful addition.

[MontanaMatt]

I've had my iPad overheat a few times from the sun, thus rendering my mackie dl1608 quite useless at a gig. I now lay a jacket or towel out of fear of a locked mixer.

[Beanzy]

I've had my iPad overheat a few times from the sun, thus rendering my mackie dl1608 quite useless at a gig. I now lay a jacket or towel out of fear of a locked mixer.
We have a couple of iPhones set up for adjusting the monitor mix to our 1608, mine also has all the channels enabled so I could jump in if necessary. My iPad is also ready to swap in with cloned settings, if the other one dies. I’m paranoid about having options & bail-out scenarios in place.

Has anyone tried one of these? They look like a good shade/anti-glare option?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BeMatik-hood-antiglare-laptop-netbook/dp/B01M1KJJ9O?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ipad-uk-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01M1KJJ9O

Or even better value...
https://petapixel.com/2015/05/19/a-6-ikea-storage-box-makes-for-a-thrifty-collapsible-laptop-sun-shade/

[onassis]

That IKEA one looks like a great idea! I think I'll get one of those as a backup to the umbrella.

I also have my phone as a backup to the laptop, but's it's really anxiety-making, since I almost never use the phone platform. I've had both the mixer and the laptop overheat and lock up, but at least they keep on working. I just lose the ability to change settings.

I'm also going to add a towel to the kit. I've used a rain jacket in the past, but I should really have something dedicated. In most aspects of my life I'm a strict minimalist, so having to pack endless amounts of junk in preparation for any eventuality is my least favorite part of gigging.

[mandroid]

bring a canopy? Parasol?

Protecting the sailor , a boat has one that operates in the sun all the time .


an example of boat canvas..

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[DHopkins]

bring a canopy? Parasol?

Protecting the sailor , a boat has one that operates in the sun all the time .


an example of boat canvas..


I might use an umbrella or bumbershoot but if I used a parasol, I'd have to turn in my man card.