Unplug interface? Does it matter?

[Schecterplayer]

Should i unplug my interface when im not using it? I use the tascam us 200( cant recommend it enough by the way!!!) does unplugging it extend its life somehow?

 

[ranjam]

I wouldn't think so. Also, you disable your internal sound card and use the Tascam as a sound card. So, to unplug and disable sound cards every time is a pain. That's why I believe it is preferable to have a computer just for recording, and leave it set up that way.

 

[Schecterplayer]

Thanks. Well i woke up this morning and my awesome tascam died... Whining when i use phantom power and it sounds horrible. Yesterday was clean. I have my comp set up just for recording. Nothing on it but software and i disabled all internet, firewall and all that stuff

 

[rfahey86]

It probably makes a ton of heat, and by leaving it on, the heat probably took its toll on it.

 

[Schecterplayer]

Hardly makes any heat at all actually

 

[diggy_dude]

What kind of mic are you using phantom power with when it makes the whining noise?

 

[Schecterplayer]

Its a mic i got with the presonus 1 box

 

[diggy_dude]

Does the mic work with the US-200 when you turn phantom power off?

 

[Schecterplayer]

Its a condensor. So not really