Sal-FloydonNord2 wrote:WOW this sounds really interesting. I am currently looking into going stereo and must follow this up.
I do have a small mixer already an ALTO ZMX52 ( https://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/alto-ze ... PwEALw_wcB ). Do you think I could do same with this??
It looks like this one doesn't have balanced out (which is what a DI does to the signal).
Sal-FloydonNord2 wrote:So your cables link the mixer to the Nord (which Nord out channels do you use for Stereo), and the sound guys 2 x XLRs plug directly into your mixer, and definitely no DI boxes on their line to the PA?? I don't suppose you could send me a link for the mixer you use could you?
I actually have the model "above" it : https://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/alto-ze ... mixer.html
Still small but has just the extras I need :
- Balanced out
- Separate output for my monitor
- Can handle 2 stereo ins (4 cables 2 left 2 right), in case I would use all 4 outputs on my Nord)
- Can add a mic (using split cable) so I can control my own levels and doesn't route back to FoH.
- Can have a monitor line from FoH back in also only audible on my monitor
Everything is in a regular case, all connectors are in the mixer already.
So I can just plugin 2 or 4 cables into the Nord.
Have 2 TRS->XLR cables on the output so the cables can be plugged in.
Monitor cable also ready.
Sal-FloydonNord2 wrote:Also do you mean you use just 1 plug to power the Nord and mixer or have I misunderstood. Can't imagine how one power plug provides power to both bits of equipment.
I have a small power-strip in the case which has the mixer, the Nord-power-cable and the monitor-power-cable in it.
From there I only need one socket; got a 10 feet cable to get power in my vicinity.
It's nice to have it all in one place, no more searching for cables and figuring out what to do.
Also got some gaffer-tape, my footswitches and a small toolbox in there so I'm almost completely self-supporting
I'm up and running within 10 minutes (including getting the stuff on stage) :
- Set up keyboard stand, unpack the Nord and put it on the stand.
- Open the case below it, connect all cables and footswitches.
- Set up monitor-pole, put monitor on.
- Get the cable from the case (power and signal cables are joined) and plug them in.
- Plug into the power-outlet and everything comes up.
- When the mic's setup insert my splitter cable and done !