Would the stagepas 400i be too noisy to be used with digital pianos at home?
912847
Yes and No. I've used it with my acoustic guitar at home and it does a nice job (there's no 'amp' noise.) BUT, the amp unit itself is small and doesn't have large heat sinks in it; instead it has a small fan that comes on after a while. That fan could possibly annoy you when you're not playing. It's not super loud (fine in standard PA applications) but perhaps not perfect in your home.
912848
No! I think they will be great speakers for digital pianos, the noice is very low and only can be heard if you stand next to the amplifier (like a little cooling fan noice on the laptops) but overall speaker performance is unmatched!! I love them!!!
990152
It completely depends on what she wants to do with it. To me, there are not enough keys to make it any sort of adequate substitute for a full piano, using two hands. It's generally intended to be slung around the shoulder and played with the right hand only. It's not self amplified, so it needs to be connected to some sort of powered speaker, unless you use it exclusively with headphones. That being said, I think the sounds and the physical keyboard touch are nice. If it were me, I might look for something like a Yamaha YPG 235 instead. More keys, self amplified, meant to be played with two hands, many sounds, accompaniment features. My own opinion only!
823723
Yes. It has 2 stereo built-in speakers, and the volume is plenty loud for a room or a small venue. I've used this on his on small stages and in restaurants using just the built in speakers. Potently of sounds also with no need for computer or midi connections.
1238907
For general use in a home living room, we use the built-in speakers. My daughter takes piano lessons on this keyboard; our house is too small for a piano, even an upright. Reason for purchasing was this keyboard is a good value in that it has weighted keys and feels like a real piano and the price point is low for good quality. I'd imagine you can use almost any amp. It has outputs.
1004900
Yes. I've used it tune a couple of pianos, my violin, and my guitar. It works great. But don't forget to push the buttons and make sure it is calibrated to 440 Hz (I made that mistake). I also bought the microphone. I think it helps to screen out background noise.
1848027
Yes, you can, but I do not recommend using the headphone jacks as suggested. There is another set of 1/4" stereo jacks (L & R) underneath that are actual line line level instead if the higher impedance level if the headphone jacks. This will give you better volume. I wrote a review and included some tips about the setup. Also make sure you speakers will be facing the piano and not behind. I have my piano against the wall at 90 degrees to my surround sound system and it doesn't sound good if connected because all the front speakers are to my right and behind me. If I placed the piano in the middle of the room it would sound good but would look bad. The built in speakers actually sound great, so no need unless you're looking for a more permanent setup for recording or on a PA system. But for living room use the speakers are great.
1643095
Absolutely. This keyboard at no time feels or sounds like a "toy"--it is probably the best imitation of a real piano for the price. Any differences found in more expensive models tend to be nuanced and nitpicky.
463523
You could, and it would be fine -- though never quite as good as using a pedalboard of boutique pedals. I use it strictly with headphones, as my concern was completely quiet practice -- if you need that, it's great (and a whole lot cheaper than a pedalboard of boutique pedals).
2263057
This is a question that might be very personal. I consider the sound loud, but certainly not annoying. The machine works very well, so you have to consider if another machine that is quieter will work as well. Hopefully this answered your question.
902716
Yes, somewhat you can tell when playing piano and forte. However, this models volume at its loudest is okay for practice play but, if used in an actual venue external speakers will be necessary. On a scale of 1-10 the volume is probably about a 6.5
1158284
Yes indeed, with the built in microphones you require a quiet place, or a soundproof room. Or you cn plug a less sesitive mic and get all the sounf from piano only
1479011
It will not be as noiseless as a higher-end pre-amp or A/D interface, nor will it have as much gain as a dedicated pre-amp. It's a more fast-and-dirty solution than a home studio centerpiece. Chose instead a dedicated USB audio interface if you need studio quality, but if you're just doing youtube voiceovers, it'll sound fine.
1860911
Yes, probably would bug your roommate. Open airs sound much better, are way more comfortable and accurate than dj headphones. Especially below 400hz
411090
No. You can record as you play and connect to your device through a UBS port but that's it. I have an old Casio keyboard that is preloaded with music samples but they're not the best quality. If you want to hear great piano, there are limitless CDs and downloads available to purchase on Amazon or iTunes. Youtube is an option if you want to listen to music for free. Check out Glen Gould, Bill Evans and Oscar Peterson. No need to buy an expensive digital piano just to listen.
955180
Hello....I enjoy using mine on a personal level....I do some nursing home music shows....small scale....I have not notice any noisyness with it. I am pleased with mine.Thanks and Good Luck!...KEN
1460887
The one I have would be fine because it has a wide base and seat. Some keyboards are "double Decker " so short benches work for those but not for pianos.
514453
You do not need 3 pedals with a digital piano; just a damper pedal. The functions that the other 2 pedals would do are done electronically.