Power converter vs adapter travel questions

[MAJUSCULE]

Heading to the UK soon and just curious if anyone can enlighten me as far as the difference between power converters and adapters and the requirements for my NS3.

 

Pretty sure I'll need a converter, if I'm reading things correctly, but I'm not 100% sure. The back of the Nord says ~115V, is that single, dual, or multivoltage?

 

This whole point might be moot anyway, as the venues might have converters on hand, but just wanna make sure.

 

Will this thing do the job? 

[Mr -G-]

I think you have 2 options:

1) Your Nord should have a switch in the transformer that converts it to 230v, but if you do that,  you also need to change the fuse for a different value. See:

https://www.norduserforum.com/post140032.html#p140032

(Fuses are all Slow-Blow type). And make sure that you switch it back on your return!

 

2) Get a voltage converter that converts 230V to 115V and forget about changing fuses and opening the board to switch  (sorry I can't tell if the one you posted is any good). Make sure that the power rate of the converter is above the power required by your instrument (specified in Watts on the plate at the back of the instrument).

 

Whatever you do you will also need a "US to UK plug adaptor". That only converts the plug shape, not the voltage!

 

If you go for option 2 you could also bring some fuses in case your transformer breaks and you decide to change the internal switch to 230V.

 

[Reezekeys]

Ahh... the pleasures of a laptop rig and keyboard that uses universal power supplies. I only needed my plug adapter when I toured the UK. I did see a step-down transformer at some venues and that's what you'll need. Did anyone advance a list of backline gear? I would have put a transformer on that list. Some venues might even have them, if they see a lot of bands from the USA & Canada. Maybe a few phone calls or emails are in order.

 

[edit - OK I just saw the thread referenced above, I think the best way to deal with this is to open up your Nord and switch the voltage assuming that option is available to you. You can't rely on venues & backline companies to have everything you might need or even listed on your rider (ask me about expression pedals!) so better to be safe, imo. Don't get too near any power supply filter caps!]

[Wrrtyuuiioop]

Here in the UK our electrics are 240v 50Hz.

This is a typical multi socket extension showing our plug pin arrangements.

 

[stoken6]

Rather than buy a US-socket-to-UK-plug converter, (which might be unreliable), it might be better to get a C7-to-UK power cable to power your Nord. (If you're in London and struggling to find one, let me know). 

 

+1 on the fuse-plus-transformer-switch mod that Mr. G posted above.

 

Cheers, Mike.