Geoff Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Apologies in advance if this seems like a stupid question... I'm using a PX-5S. Output is stereo via two amps. I want to now add a microphone to this mix. Can I connect the (mono) output socket of a Boss VE-20 Vocal Processor to the (mono) Line/In input and thereby mix the output of the VE-20 with the output of the PX-5S? I Think I can (but i'm not sure). I reckon the output from, say, a VE-20 should be, in "power" terms, no different than that of any other line/in instrument (say, an electric guitar). I do realize the PX-5S is a stage piano, not a mixer per se, but can't help wonder what those Line/In ports are for and whether I can use them (and use them safely, without causing damage). Any responses would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 The line in is perfect for that since you are using a vocal processor. Anything with a line level output will work. The PX-5s mixer has a volume adjustment for the line/audio (external volume) input as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 The line in is perfect for that since you are using a vocal processor. Anything with a line level output will work. The PX-5s mixer has a volume adjustment for the line/audio (external volume) input as well. Thank you. It's an interesting subject. So, say, at the simplest level, a bass player could use the line/in port (no need for a separate bass amp, at least not in principle) and become part of the overall PX-5S output, as could, say, any guitar player playing through a signal processor. Putting the power of these modern signal/sound processors - input, simply, via line/in to the PX-5S - with the phenomenal creative capabilities of the PX-5S has unlimited potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Correct -- and the USB flash drive will record anything coming into the PX-5S. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Chicago Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Hey Brad and folks - Do you have to set the mix setting for the input at the Stage Setting level or is there a more "universal" option. I'm running a Rode M3 (has it's own 9v power) into the input for mixing with my keys in a variety of stage settings. Super optimal would be if I can set the input mix vs keyboard volumes to manipulate with a knob or slider. Apologies if this is kind of a newbie question... but I'm a PX-5S newbie ;-) Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Chicago Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Scratch that. I ended up getting a small mic preamp with volume control. Seems to be working quite nicely with my SSV3. ☺ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.