Storage, Security & Insurance of your gear & software

RaySigmond

RaySigmond

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With all the programs, vst plugins, copy protection keys etc. we use to power our computers and run our DAW's & NLE's, we accumulate a lot of software on CD's. Do you keep your programs in the colorful boxes they come in which requires space, or do you store the cd's in a cd photo album type book and place the manuals on a bookshelf? To take it a step further, do any of you place the cd's in the album book and store the total collection in a fireproof file cabinet or fireproof safe?

I think that storage and protection of our investment is something to be concerned about. Insuring your gear and software at replacement cost is a good feeling? I went through the task of making an inventory list of my gear and software with serial numbers to provide my insurance company along with photos. You would be surprised just how much you have spent. Also for those that have clients in your studio, liability insurance is another consideration to have. And lasty, installing a security system to provide additional security to the premises is of great benefit.

We always talk about gear, audio, video and software; but we never talk about protecting our investments and our sanity. The thought of being wiped out from a burgulary, fire or whatever is a nightmare.
 
Sirius:

Finding good insurance for general liability of your studio, on and off premesis of your gear, traveling abroad etc. is of great benefit to all of us on here but is not often talked about.

I had a buddy of mine that moved from NY to ATL and had an audio facility. He got robbed clean and had no insurance, it was devastating to him.
 
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