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Re: Nord Amplification FAQ

Postby Oceanaelle » 16 Jul 2020, 12:16

sorry!


Thank you for all those informations.
I have just acquired a Nord stage 3 compact, and I am looking for ideas for amplification system because I don't want to play with headphones all the time. I play in a small room (about 9 m2), so it's not for the stage.
Is it possible to have model / brand recommendations? I'm not a specialist and I'm a little lost.
Thank you for your advice!
(and sorry for my english ;)
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Re: Nord Amplification FAQ

Postby FZiegler » 16 Jul 2020, 16:00

Maybe you don't look after a PA system (amplification for stage use), but for a near field monitor typically used in an acoustics studio. Look after "near field" right here in the forum. At least for piano sounds, it will be helpful to have a flat frequency curve, which means neutral amplification. I don't have any special tipps, though - I'm not a studio guy.

Edit: It would be helpful to explain more about your conditions: money available and music played, at least.
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Re: Nord Amplification FAQ

Postby JayDee » 17 Jul 2020, 07:08

Bonjour Ocean! Zeiglers suggestion for a near field monitor seems sensible given your intended use seems more for studio than stage amplification. Price range would help, you can get something decent for around $300 a pair in the US and expense and quality go up from there. There are previous threads covering near field monitors https://www.jbl.com/studio-monitors/305PMKII-.html
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Re: Nord Amplification FAQ

Postby Oceanaelle » 17 Jul 2020, 10:18

Thanks a lot, I'll look into it :) !
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Re: Nord Amplification FAQ

Postby MagnetoTitanium » 04 Sep 2020, 18:14

Wow great thread and really helped me out after struggling months with different speakers, trying to find one that gives me a satisfying AP sound in my bands rehearsal space.

Question:

Can I plug the Left AND Right MAIN XLR OUTPUTS of a Tascam Model 16 into the two inputs of the K8.2? I know I won't get the real stereo sound with one speaker, but will that still maintain some of the better quality for Nord keyboards requiring the use of both L/R outputs?

I've seen people mention they plug both the Nord unbalanced L/R directly into the K8.2 two inputs, but haven't seen if it was done with a mixer in between.

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Re: Nord Amplification FAQ

Postby cphollis » 04 Sep 2020, 18:52

The K8.2 and similar units have a (very) small mixer embedded in their electronics. So, yeah, you should be fine plugging L and R into the two channels of the K8.2. I'd expect the same result as if I selected "mono" from the Nord and only plugged in a single channel.
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Re: Nord Amplification FAQ

Postby DJKeys » 04 Sep 2020, 20:45

When using a single K8.2, this is exactly what I do as well. Sounds fine.

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Re: Nord Amplification FAQ

Postby IngarH » 20 Oct 2020, 09:33

I am planning to buy my first Nord - a Stage 3 - just for home use, but I am a bit confused when reading the amplifier / loudspeaker posts. I just wonder... is an integrated stereo amplifier like HEGEL 80 connected to a pair of KEFLS50 a useable kit? ///IngarH
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Re: Nord Amplification FAQ

Postby cgrafx » 20 Oct 2020, 10:04

IngarH wrote:I am planning to buy my first Nord - a Stage 3 - just for home use, but I am a bit confused when reading the amplifier / loudspeaker posts. I just wonder... is an integrated stereo amplifier like HEGEL 80 connected to a pair of KEFLS50 a useable kit? ///IngarH


Wrong kind of gear, not at all designed for your intended use. These are hi-fi components designed for listening to recorded music, not for amplifying an instrument.

Not anywhere near the amplifier power needed and the speakers are NOT designed for live sound.

Could you play through them, yes, but play at any significant volume and you'd likely blow the speakers.

There are many threads on speakers. Stick with the appropriate type of amplification/speakers.

accessories-and-amplification-f8/nord-amplification-faq-t16772.html?hilit=qsc%20k8.2
accessories-and-amplification-f8/gear-alert-new-qsc-k8-2-t13372.html?hilit=qsc%20k8.2
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Re: Nord Amplification FAQ

Postby cphollis » 15 Jul 2021, 23:19

If I were to summarize where people have problems, it'd go something like this.

0. Not realizing great gear through crappy amplification will sound like crappy gear.
1. Thinking a guitar amp (or keyboard amp) will sound good. Unless you're after a very specific sound, it won't.
2. Thinking a near field monitor will act like a PA speaker.
3. Thinking a PA speaker will act like a near field monitor.
4. What sounds good at home / in the shop will sound very differently with a loud electric band.
5. Not using a small mixer (or similar) to set proper gain.
6. Not realizing each different gigging situation can have very different requirements.
7. Trying to monitor -- and provide stage sound for the audience -- can be hard.

There are probably others, but these were top of mind for me. Anyone else who can provide "common misperceptions" advice?
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