Nord electro 4HP AUS to Canada do I need a voltage converter?

[Oceanique]

I’m travelling from Aus to Canada with my Nord Electro 4HP and wondering if I need a voltage converter as my nord operates on 230v and Canada is 120v. I’ve already played it for a few shows just using an adapter but wondering if I need a step up voltage converter?

The more research I do it has mixed answers with some saying I’ll do damage to my keyboard.

Wondering if anyone has come across this?

[cphollis]

I believe that Nords (and most other keyboards) are built with universal internal power supplies -- they adapt to what's there. All you should need is a North American power cord. The fuse ratings are different thought -- not a huge issue.

[Oceanique]

No, Nord power units don't provide automatic power adaption. There's a switch inside the unit that needs to be set correctly. The unit set to Canadian power and plugged into an Australian power supply, will set an end to your friendship with your instrument. The other way round, it shouldn't even boot. Plus you need to swap the fuse.

Therefore, it may be much more interesting if you travel back and forth, to just use an external voltage adaptor.

At least, that's how it was until Nord Stage 3 et al. I'd be interested how it worked on your first shows.

[Oceanique]

Thank you for your replies. Is it easy enough to switch the voltage inside the unit? We’re only here for another couple weeks of shows and then heading back to Australia.
I just used a power adapter to change the plug from Aus to Canada and it seemed to work fine, maybe slightly quieter than normal.

I’m unsure if continuing to run it like this will damage the keyboard.

[Mr_-G-]

Sorry to say that cphollis advice is not correct. You need to follow the advice given here:

viewtopic.php?t=23084

[Oceanique]

Would this be a permanent fix though? I am after something temporary just for this run of shows here.

[cphollis]

Sorry to say that cphollis advice is not correct. You need to follow the advice given here:

viewtopic.php?t=23084

Sorry, my bad!