OrangeBlackstar Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Hello all, i apologize if this is a novice/unnecessary question. I was wondering if it would at any point be detrimental to the helix LT if I leave the USB cable plugged in to the back of the unit, but not always connected on the opposite end to another device such as my computer. I have a MacBook so naturally I don’t always keep it in one spot, and the way my helix is positioned makes it so that plugging in the cable and unplugging requires moving a lot of stuff around. Would leaving the cable plugged in essentially be the same as leaving an instrument cable plugged into the input jack constantly? I know I’m probably overthinking this but I just spent over $1100 so I’m not taking any chances. Leaving the cable plugged in even if not connected to something at all times would just make life a little easier. Thanks in advance for any and all input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Leaving it plugged in has the benefit of increasing the possibility of the USB connector not breaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 There is no negative affect to having your Helix USB connected continuously even if not connected at the other end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 You hafta leave it plugged in, otherwise the 1's and 0's will leak out... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 39 minutes ago, cruisinon2 said: You hafta leave it plugged in, otherwise the 1's and 0's will leak out... and then they join to become two halves and all bets are off. I think that's what they mean by quantum computing....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestOpinion Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 On 12/13/2019 at 9:57 AM, cruisinon2 said: You hafta leave it plugged in, otherwise the 1's and 0's will leak out... On 12/13/2019 at 10:38 AM, silverhead said: and then they join to become two halves and all bets are off. I think that's what they mean by quantum computing....... Could be a 1 or a zero until you actually observe it, or alive or dead if you're Schrodinger's cat. Leaving it unplugged is just fine as long as you don't live under a power line or attempt to keep the end hydrated in a cup of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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