Optional mp3 board for PA800?

Sam CA · Post by **Sam CA** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:56 am

I've been thinking about getting this mp3 player board for my PA 800. I wanted to get some feedback on this board. My main concern is the playback quality of the mp3/wave file.

macboy · Post by **macboy** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:51 am

Well I don't have it but if you read what they say about the PA2x is it a good feature, especially when using the sequencer (look the other thread about this).

Since it is plain MP3 (compress) language, I expect the quality to be as good/bad as any other MP3 recording ?

Cousin Ken · Post by **Cousin Ken** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:38 am

I am not an expert but I find the sound quality very good.

I use it a lot.

Cousin Ken

Rob Sherratt · Post by **Rob Sherratt** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:02 pm

Main thing is that it's a very convenient and quick way to produce a demo. SHIFT+RECORD and you're recording everything you play and sing.

Sam CA · Post by **Sam CA** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:02 pm

I don't think if i'd be using it to record anything. I'd be mainly using it to playback some" minus piano audio backtracks" that i have. Until now, i've been using my laptop to do this. I have a Behringer external USB sound card that connects the computer to a mixer. I'm very happy with the quality of the sound, however, from time to time it's not possible for me to be near the laptop and the keyboard and the mixer at the same time. I was wondering if this mp3 board could replace my laptop. The thing is though, i've never heard the wave/mp3 playback quality of a PA 800 in person,so i dont' know if it degrades the sound in anyway.

Sam CA · Post by **Sam CA** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:53 pm

By the way, who sells this board in the US? I googled it, and only some stores in UK poped up. Not even guitar center carries this!

Rob Sherratt · Post by **Rob Sherratt** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:26 pm

Assyrianpianist wrote:I don't think if i'd be using it to record anything. I'd be mainly using it to playback some" minus piano audio backtracks" that i have. Until now, i've been using my laptop to do this. I have a Behringer external USB sound card that connects the computer to a mixer. I'm very happy with the quality of the sound, however, from time to time it's not possible for me to be near the laptop and the keyboard and the mixer at the same time. I was wondering if this mp3 board could replace my laptop. The thing is though, i've never heard the wave/mp3 playback quality of a PA 800 in person,so i dont' know if it degrades the sound in anyway.

Hi Sam,

If you don't need the MP3 card for recording, then a much cheaper solution would be to use a $30 MP3 player and connect it to audio In on the Pa800.

Best regards,
Rob

Sam CA · Post by **Sam CA** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:31 pm

Rob Sherratt wrote:
Assyrianpianist wrote:
If you don't need the MP3 card for recording, then a much cheaper solution would be to use a $30 MP3 player and connect it to audio In on the Pa800.

Rob
I thought about doing that, but that's one more thing that i would have to carry around. I think it's best if i just get the board installed. Is there anything that you guys dont' like about this mp3 board? Freezing during playback, drop outs...etc?

Rob Sherratt · Post by **Rob Sherratt** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:38 pm

Hi Sam,

The MP3 board in my Pa2x is the same one you will fit to your Pa800. It's been 100% reliable. When you install it, take anti-static precautions by touching an earthed radiator, and don't touch any circuitry or edge connector etc. You probably know all that from fitting upgrades to your PC eh?

Cheers,
Rob

Mickb · Post by **Mickb** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:04 am

Hi Sam,

I have installed the optional mp3 board into a PA800 and have no problems reported with it.

It has proven a useful tool for quickly recording ideas when not connected up to a recorder

Sam CA · Post by **Sam CA** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:41 pm

Awesome! I think i should get this board then. It's weird that none of the regular stores in the US sell this board. I still haven't found a local store anywhere in the US that carries this!

Rob Sherratt · Post by **Rob Sherratt** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:37 pm

Sam,

Frank Ventresca at Audioworks can supply you. Don't tell him Rob sent you, or you'll get a 10% surcharge

Send an email to Frank at audioworks@snet.net

Best regards,
Rob

Sam CA · Post by **Sam CA** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:58 am

Rob Sherratt wrote:Sam,

Frank Ventresca at Audioworks can supply you. Don't tell him Rob sent you, or you'll get a 10% surcharge

Send an email to Frank at audioworks@snet.net

Best regards,
Rob

lol, Thanks Rob

nabil_kh2 · Post by **nabil_kh2** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:27 am

hey guys

i also want to get this installed, but im in australia i. i googled it but coudnlt find anything.......anyone know shops in NSW that sell this?

thanks

Rob Sherratt · Post by **Rob Sherratt** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:40 am

nabil_kh2 wrote:hey guys

i also want to get this installed, but im in australia i. i googled it but coudnlt find anything.......anyone know shops in NSW that sell this?

thanks

Any shop that sells Korg keyboards can order a dual MP3 board for a Pa800 for you. No-one will have one in stock. They will contact the Korg distributor/ importer for Australia, who will probably place a special order from Korg in Japan. So don't expect anything to happen quickly.

Or, you could also contact Frank Ventresca, have him supply one and post it to you. The board is quite light so air mail cost will be small. Ask him to include an invoice in a pocket on the front that says "spare parts for customer electronic keyboard, no charge". Pay him separately using PAYPAL.

What supply voltage is used in Australia? The MP3 board supplied from the USA will require 120 V (I'm pulling your leg)

Best regards,
Rob