I DROPPED MY NS3 HELP!
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Winds
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I DROPPED MY NS3 HELP!
As the title says, I dropped it... very carelessly.... must be due to lack of sleep. My NS3 was already in my case but I forgot to lock it... when I made it stood up that's when my NS3 fell flat on its face!
Of course I tried it immediately out of worry and wow it still works but... SHOULD I BE WORRIED?!
Of course I tried it immediately out of worry and wow it still works but... SHOULD I BE WORRIED?!
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Re: I DROPPED MY NS3 HELP!
Yes you may be worried in case some of the cables got loose due to the shock when it fell down, but you will notice it soon I guess.
Are there any obvious damages?
Are there any obvious damages?
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Regards Schorsch
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Check this https://chris55.github.io/ns3-program-viewer/ awesome tool to visualize NS2/3 programs and re-create them on the other instrument!
Gear: NS3C, Uhl X4V-1, 2-manual HX3.4 organ made by Tastendoktor, SL88 Studio
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Winds
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Re: I DROPPED MY NS3 HELP!
so far doesn't look like it, but I have a rehearsal tomorrow so hope nothing major has occuredSchorsch wrote:Yes you may be worried in case some of the cables got loose due to the shock when it fell down, but you will notice it soon I guess.
Are there any obvious damages?
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Re: I DROPPED MY NS3 HELP!
Hi guys so it seems after a few rehearsals sound seems ok! However I can see three after effects with pictures attached:
1) Raised hump next to rotary speaker knob
2) Slight curved towards inside
3) White blemishes at edges
My only main concern is the raised hump next to the rotary speaker knob. Anyone have any idea what that part is supposed to control?
1) Raised hump next to rotary speaker knob
2) Slight curved towards inside
3) White blemishes at edges
My only main concern is the raised hump next to the rotary speaker knob. Anyone have any idea what that part is supposed to control?
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Re: I DROPPED MY NS3 HELP!
Hi Winds,
Great to hear it still sounds ok. I'd still have it checked t.b.h. or ask your Nord distributor or official technical support for an assessment of possible damage inside the unit. I could be wrong, but it seems it took quite an impact. Perhaps the boards, keybed or other inside components were flexed, bent, or came loose. I'd want to make sure everything inside is still ok, safe and secure, because you'll probably keep moving it around for gigs and rehearsals, and you don't want the unit to fail in the middle of a gig.
Cheers,
Albert
Great to hear it still sounds ok. I'd still have it checked t.b.h. or ask your Nord distributor or official technical support for an assessment of possible damage inside the unit. I could be wrong, but it seems it took quite an impact. Perhaps the boards, keybed or other inside components were flexed, bent, or came loose. I'd want to make sure everything inside is still ok, safe and secure, because you'll probably keep moving it around for gigs and rehearsals, and you don't want the unit to fail in the middle of a gig.
Cheers,
Albert
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Re: I DROPPED MY NS3 HELP!
my NS3 Compact fell out of the back of a trailer going 55 mph and bounced like a stone down a paved road. thankfully it wasn't hit by another car, but other than some scratches, its worked fine for the last 4 years. It's built like a tank. Pop it open and check all the ribbon cables are seated well and you're good to go.
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Re: I DROPPED MY NS3 HELP!
That's quite a testament. You should consider letting the folks at Nord know!mrgkeys wrote:my NS3 Compact fell out of the back of a trailer going 55 mph and bounced like a stone down a paved road. thankfully it wasn't hit by another car, but other than some scratches, its worked fine for the last 4 years. It's built like a tank. Pop it open and check all the ribbon cables are seated well and you're good to go.
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Re: I DROPPED MY NS3 HELP!
Hey (:
Just wanted to know if it’s still working fine? Mine got dropped from about 40cm today and I’m so scared
Kind regards
Henry
Just wanted to know if it’s still working fine? Mine got dropped from about 40cm today and I’m so scared
Kind regards
Henry
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Re: I DROPPED MY NS3 HELP!
Well...if it still works, you're probably good.
For the most times when s*** happens, it either work or it doesn’t work.
If something mystic behavior occurs, then it's probably a loose cable/contact --> easy fix.
For the most times when s*** happens, it either work or it doesn’t work.
If something mystic behavior occurs, then it's probably a loose cable/contact --> easy fix.
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