drb32856 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I am gigging my PX5s for the first time in 2 days. Outdoors with some cover provided on top but otherwise open on all 4 sides. Weather prediction is for sunny with highs around 98-100 actual#s, and 110-115 in the "feels like" dept. My Kronos never liked anything above 85 and would shut itself off every few minutes. My Roland FA-06 will continue to play, but the screen seems to be bothered and it will freeze on one sound at times . How's the Casio for these types of gigs? Any kind of tips to avoid issues? I am going to have a small fan to give the boards some circulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Brad Saucier Posted June 23, 2022 Solution Share Posted June 23, 2022 In the history of the PX-5S Facebook group, I've never known a PX-5S to have any issues with outdoor temperatures at any extreme, hot or cold. I think the white plastic body of the instrument helps with heat control, as opposed to a black metal body. In general, I think the PX runs cool anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb32856 Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 Thanks for letting me know this. I am looking forward to this 1st gig with this instrument. And feel better about how it will perform. Now how I will perform remains to be seen😆👍🏾 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb32856 Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 Just a quick update. The gig went off without any problems for the PX5s!! This was really a rough one due to the 100 degree temp and high humidity. Guitarist were all having tuning issues and all of us were soaked in sweat, but I was so happy that the Casio never flinched. Thanks again Brad for the reassurances. On to the next one! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 High temps at my place have been 100 °F for the last week or so. Heat index often 110. I'm glad to know you had cover for the gig! I wouldn't want to be in full sun for more than a few minutes in that kind of heat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanB Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 In general I wouldn't put anything with significant dark/black areas particularly plastic in full sun. It can easily reach a temperature where it softens. Even individual dark buttons on a light coloured panel can warm up rapidly, as can displays. Objects can attain much higher temperatures than the ambient air temperatures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsy Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I too have never had issues with hot weather. It doesn't get to 100+ in southern New England very often but the Px-5s has never faltered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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