I'm a keyboardist and presently using a stranger ns110 cube for my monitor which i'm not satisfied.
I've been planning to go for a small mixer as monitor which i believe that can produced a better sound for my setup.
On the contrary I've seen Jordan Rudess been using a small mixer for monitor. So what kind of mixer will suites best for keyboard setup.
advice for good keyboard monitor
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studio or live?
reason I ask is that they are two very different environments. You make some non musical concessions for live monitoring - size, portability, reliability, visual coolness, and volume in context (stage volume).
A good set of ear buds may be your best live monitor solution.
In the past I've also used a "hot spot" style dual monitor mounted on my keyboard stand at chest level pointed at my head [never had a problem hearing it - but definitely NOT a flat response and not for use w/o going thru the PA for bottom end]
I use a JBL Eon-10 mostly now because it has a relatively low visual profile and sounds reasonably good by itself - I use an Eon-15 anywhere know beforehand I'll be doing solo work.
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reason I ask is that they are two very different environments. You make some non musical concessions for live monitoring - size, portability, reliability, visual coolness, and volume in context (stage volume).
A good set of ear buds may be your best live monitor solution.
In the past I've also used a "hot spot" style dual monitor mounted on my keyboard stand at chest level pointed at my head [never had a problem hearing it - but definitely NOT a flat response and not for use w/o going thru the PA for bottom end]
I use a JBL Eon-10 mostly now because it has a relatively low visual profile and sounds reasonably good by itself - I use an Eon-15 anywhere know beforehand I'll be doing solo work.
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I've never heard of the "Stranger" amp company. (I could only find it in India based music stores online)
I'm guessing it's not top-notch equipment.
Stage environments demand higher volumes and more clarity to hear yourself well. Most dedicated keyboard amps (except for the highest priced units) fall short of the needs and expectations that most players have or want.
After owning two different combo amps (the best was a bass amp) I've decided that (as billbaker said) using a powered P.A. speaker is best and will perform better than most combo amps. A 15 x horn system is usually best if you can afford it (or carry it) and at least 300 watts.
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/pr ... sku=620521
This unit is fairly good for the price...but I'd suggest something better quality for the long haul....if you can afford it.
I'm guessing it's not top-notch equipment.
Stage environments demand higher volumes and more clarity to hear yourself well. Most dedicated keyboard amps (except for the highest priced units) fall short of the needs and expectations that most players have or want.
After owning two different combo amps (the best was a bass amp) I've decided that (as billbaker said) using a powered P.A. speaker is best and will perform better than most combo amps. A 15 x horn system is usually best if you can afford it (or carry it) and at least 300 watts.
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/pr ... sku=620521
This unit is fairly good for the price...but I'd suggest something better quality for the long haul....if you can afford it.
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