Gene Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Using the Line Level Inputs on the back of the keyboard, is there a way to plug in a microphone, say with some kind of a voice processor or D. I. box (whatever that is), and use the keyboard's speakers and amp., in lieu of having a separate PA with external speakers and amp., and also to record vocals with the accompaniment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Using the Line Level Inputs on the back of the keyboard, is there a way to plug in a microphone, say with some kind of a voice processor or D. I. box (whatever that is), and use the keyboard's speakers and amp., in lieu of having a separate PA with external speakers and amp., and also to record vocals with the accompaniment? Yes this will work and yes you will want some sort of preamp or mixer to boost the mic signal going in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmark Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Certainly can.At home my XW-P1 also goes through my PX-350.I use it as a mini PAI also use a TC Helicon mic mechanic and it makes me sound great ( I'm not the best singer in the World !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 I plugged in a mic. cable directly into the input in the back of the PX-350 and got only very faint sound. Can anyone name something specifically, that I can purchase that will boost the sound for vocals to solve the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpcohen Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 You'll need a microphone preamp, or a small mixer that has one or more microphone preamps built into it. For a microphone preamp: http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/MIC200.aspx For a small mixer (I have the Behringer Xenyx 802, and it solves a _lot_ of problems for me) -- http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/302USB.aspx http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/502.aspx http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/802.aspx Essentially, the preamp amplifies the (extremely small) signal that the microphone produces, so that it's compatible with the "line level" input of the PX-350's "Line In" jack. . Charles PS -- all the above preamps and mixers expect a mic with an "XLR" connector. What mic are you using, and what kind of connector does it have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Charles, thanks for the info. I have a Shure PG58-QTR Dynamic Vocal Microphone, with a 15' XLR to 1/4 inch cable. Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpcohen Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 If you can change the PG58-QTR to a PG58 with an XLR cable end (maybe by just replacing its cable?), any of the Behringer preamps or mixers will work fine. That's what I would do. I suspect that 1/4" plug on mics only work for karaoke machines. The mixers have 1/4" inputs (as well as XLR inputs), but they're "line level" inputs -- they don't go through the mic preamp. You might be able to get enough gain, though, to drive the DP's "Line In" input. . Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 If you can change the PG58-QTR to a PG58 with an XLR cable end (maybe by just replacing its cable?), any of the Behringer preamps or mixers will work fine. That's what I would do. I suspect that 1/4" plug on mics only work for karaoke machines. The mixers have 1/4" inputs (as well as XLR inputs), but they're "line level" inputs -- they don't go through the mic preamp. You might be able to get enough gain, though, to drive the DP's "Line In" input. . CharlesIf I understand, I need a XLR cable (with male and female connectors) to go from the microphone into the mixer. What kind of cable would I need to then go from the mixer into the line-level, 1/4 inch input in the back of the digital piano? Would it be line-level 1/4 inch on both ends of the cable or would it have to be XLR on one end? As I understand, the signal or whatever, from the microphone, has to be converted into a line-level impulse to enable the vocals to go through the piano's amp. and to the speakers. Is the signal coming out of the mixer line-level. The piano has two line-level inputs in back and one can be used for another instrument, like a guitar. Ultimately, the signal has to be made into a line-level impulse. With respect to vocals, one guy on the Internet talked about using a voice processor (TC Helicon Live Voice) or a "D.I. box", that would make the signal line-level. Anyway, thanks again for the input--no pun intended. Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpcohen Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 If I understand, I need a XLR cable (with male and female connectors) to go from the microphone into the mixer. What kind of cable would I need to then go from the mixer into the line-level, 1/4 inch input in the back of the digital piano? Would it be line-level 1/4 inch on both ends of the cable or would it have to be XLR on one end? As I understand, the signal or whatever, from the microphone, has to be converted into a line-level impulse to enable the vocals to go through the piano's amp. and to the speakers. Is the signal coming out of the mixer line-level. The piano has two line-level inputs in back and one can be used for another instrument, like a guitar. Ultimately, the signal has to be made into a line-level impulse. With respect to vocals, one guy on the Internet talked about using a voice processor (TC Helicon Live Voice) or a "D.I. box", that would make the signal line-level. Anyway, thanks again for the input--no pun intended. GeneThe mixer (or preamp) output is 1/4" "TS" (tip-sleeve - monophonic, "unbalanced"). And it's 'line-level'. [There are mixers that deliver "balanced" output with XLR connections, but they cost more money than the one I listed.] The line-level input on the piano is also 1/4" "TS" (tip-sleeve). So you need a 1/4" monophonic ("TS") plug on each end of the cable. This is a standard item in any music store -- some call it a "guitar cable". It's a really simple arrangement. . Charles PS -- sorry for the delay in answering -- I have to turn on the "notification" feature . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpcohen Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I checked the Helicon "VoiceLive 2". Yes, it has an XLR "mic" input, and a mic preamp. It's not cheap -- might be worthwhile if you're going to use its features. The "VoiceLive 2" output seems to be either balanced (via XLR jacks) or unbalanced (via 1/4" jacks). I suspect if you plug a 1/4" "TS" cable from it, to the PX-350, you'll be able to make things work. There are various kinds of "DI boxes". Most of them _don't_ have mic preamps built in, and you need that amplification. [if you have hum problems, and can't fix them any other way, a DI box might be useful.] . Charles PS -- I am using a DI box, right now, to eliminate hum from my computer, from getting into my audio system. It's a kludge, but it works nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thank you for the above info. I have succeeded in running my mic cable into my mixer using regular mike cables XLR and then back out to my PX560 " Line In " port. I now can hear my vocals through the piano but still cannot get my vocals to record using the onboard sequencer. Any idea why this might not be working for me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 4 hours ago, Gwen said: Thank you for the above info. I have succeeded in running my mic cable into my mixer using regular mike cables XLR and then back out to my PX560 " Line In " port. I now can hear my vocals through the piano but still cannot get my vocals to record using the onboard sequencer. Any idea why this might not be working for me ? The midi recorder does not record audio. Sequencers are like digital sheet music. No sound is actually recorded. Just midi data. You can, however, do this. Insert usb thumb drive. Start a new recording using the audio recorder. Playback the midi recorder, then start singing the vocal part. Everything will be mixed down and recorded as a single stereo wav file to the usb thumb drive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 1 hour ago, BradMZ said: The midi recorder does not record audio. Sequencers are like digital sheet music. No sound is actually recorded. Just midi data. You can, however, do this. Insert usb thumb drive. Start a new recording using the audio recorder. Playback the midi recorder, then start singing the vocal part. Everything will be mixed down and recorded as a single stereo wav file to the usb thumb drive. Thanks Brad ... interestingly enough I did figure out that I could only use the audio recorder because vocals aren't midi material. I was able to record vocals over my rhythm and piano playing. I'll just record my backup vocals and then sing over them. Thank you for your help. I'm relatively smart BUT I am technically challenged so can really use all the help I can get :-) I should probably just connect the keyboard to the computer and use Pro Tools but that is a whole other set of technical challenges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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