kp3 - what do I need?

TornCity · Post by **TornCity** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 12:01 am

hey guys, I bought kp3 for beatboxing and I have no idea how to use it.

Do I have to get a mixer/special cables?

Thanks a lot!

lloydsmith · Post by **lloydsmith** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:56 am

Simplest set up if using it by itself would be

Mic into input
RCA cables from outputs straight to amp.

Pref use a mixer tho to adjust relative levels with other devices & to eq it.

As I use mine in a studio my input config is variable but outputs routed into mixer & then to computer.

Have fun - I love mine

roblabs · Post by **roblabs** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 2:18 pm

read the manual

Bowmoney · Post by **Bowmoney** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:14 pm

^^^ that

thehighesttree · Post by **thehighesttree** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 5:36 pm

Bare minimum you need a mic (with quarter-inch plug) and headphones. If you wanna play it over a speaker so you don't sound like a gibbering tool to any roomies/neighbours, you'll have to add speakers (any type, recommend something powered so you don't have to bother with a seperate preamp) and the right cable to hook up to them. The KP3 uses what's called "RCA" or "component" cables...find out what end you need to plug into your speakers and make sure the ends fit, your local music store should have something suitable. I say "speakers" because it's best to have stereo with most of the FX on the KP3.

MarcusCarab · Post by **MarcusCarab** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 6:00 pm

who are all these people that can afford to buy things without even knowing what they are?

lloydsmith · Post by **lloydsmith** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:37 am

Young people perhaps - that was my impression. Plenty of 14 yr old Dubstepping beatboxers around. Everbody has to start somewhere.

To the OP: Reading the manual before asking any more questions would be a respectful idea though. Best to ask for help when you are truly stuck & are not gaining understanding from the printed word.

TornCity · Post by **TornCity** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:48 pm

lloydsmith and thehighesttree thanks a lot!

@MarcusCarab, took me a lot of time to save money for that what's the problem? like lloydsmith said, everybody has to start somewhere..

and i know it sounds like i'm lazy to read the manual but i'm not strong in english so i needed some help with that.

anyway thanks again! appreciate it

MarcusCarab · Post by **MarcusCarab** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:38 pm

I actually don't have a problem with it at all -- it just surprises me! Personally, if I was saving up my money to spend on a piece of audio gear, I'd be watching YouTube videos and reading reviews to make sure I understood what I was buying.

You can shop however you want! I'm just saying, your question was about the equivalent of "I just bought some drums, do I need sticks or something?"

RobinOtto1990 · Post by **RobinOtto1990** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:30 pm

When I bought my new set of gear, I spent about 4 months figuring out what I exactly wanted, and what I could do with it, how much money I needed, what kind of cables I needed, etc. When I was doing a summer job, which was archiving documents into a computer system, I was constantly listening at demo videos and stuff.

So yeah, I agree. Who the hell are these people who earn enough money to casually buy a KP3 with a decent microphone etc.