By Jamon
Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:55 pm
It should be in the manuals, but doesn't seem to be. A search for "fan" in the 4000 pdf gets 0 results.
They keep all the negative info secret.
They keep all the negative info secret.

By Lampdog
Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:01 pm
Jamon wrote:They keep all the negative info secret.
hahahaha.
Why would it be negative if it doesn't have any fans in it?
By Jamon
Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:09 pm
Good point. Maybe the other manuals say they don't have a fan... nope.
The 500 doesn't. 1000 probably doesn't. Don't know about 2500 or legacy though.
The 500 doesn't. 1000 probably doesn't. Don't know about 2500 or legacy though.

By fasttrackpimp
Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:03 am
I didn't see a fan in the 60/60II, 3k or 2k classic either. From looking at inside shots of the 1000 and 2500 on google, I don't see any fans there either. Judging by the 500's size, I'm guessing it doesn't have one either.

By Menco
Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:47 pm
"Cooling fan? I hope there's no cooling fan. That'd be a deal-breaker."
Jamon, I copy pasted this from ur site. Just out of interest: what kind of negative influence has a cooling fan on the performance of a certain device?
Jamon, I copy pasted this from ur site. Just out of interest: what kind of negative influence has a cooling fan on the performance of a certain device?

By NearTao
Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:09 pm
Background noise when recording from a mic? That's about all I can come up with. Perhaps the vibrations can be heard coming through the needle when sampling off of vinyl as well.
By Jamon
Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:18 pm
Ya, a condenser picks up fan noise easy. But also, stress. Sometimes you just want to get away from all the noise of the world and hide in a quiet room. When your computer is humming, and sampler is whirling, it breaks that serenity. Plus if you do this 24/7 the constant background noise leads to stress-related injuries that could put you out of the game. Also, moving parts break. The fans get clogged up with dust from the environment, especially if you take this thing outside. That makes them louder, and eventually the bearings stop turning as they should so you have to replace it.
If there's an option, always go fanless. Keep motors for cars, not music gear.
If there's an option, always go fanless. Keep motors for cars, not music gear.
By Villa101
Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:21 pm
funny thing you mention this. i have my "studio" in my basement, and thru the winter it was **** cold. Always had a fan on. Now, in the summer, when I try to make beats I dont turn it on. But then it is too quiet, so I have to use it. It stresses me not having a fan on, and it stresses me to have it on.
By Jamon
Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:27 pm
You don't like noiseless background?
By boomspot
Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:33 am
Jamon wrote:Has fan:
- 4000
- 5000
Others?
Wrong, the 5k has a HD, but doesn't have a fan. Get your research right.
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By Jamon
Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:39 am
Thanks, why does this site sell a fan for the 5000 though?
http://www.mpcstuff.com/mpc-5000-s5000.html
Does that mean the 4000 is the only model to have a fan?
http://www.mpcstuff.com/mpc-5000-s5000.html
Does that mean the 4000 is the only model to have a fan?


