OK, 4x users - can you confirm that the mic input can work simultaneously as the line inputs? This is huge for me - the manual says they are always active, the menu icon shows a routing pic that suggests the same, but the sound will not work unless I switch the audio input from "mic" to "line"
Users, please test this on your units, and tell me what I might be missing, thanks!

This is one of the only times I can remember that I was unable to bring a new instrument out on the job right away. Makes me sad that I can't.

back to the Pa900?... sorry the pa4x didn't work out for your needs Dave.

good luck...see you soon,

I'm not pulling the plug so fast (my name's not Dnj - LOL)
I'm sure there's an answer; most likely that it needs repair, as the manual clearly states that this function should work as listed. This is just a speed bump - not jumping ship just yet!

ok no shame in 'dumping" hope it all works out for you Dave,....I know you will get er done for sure,...see you on stage somewhere soon....btw how was the dueling piano gig?

Uncle Dave, maybe you should also post this on the Korg forums, there are a few people overthere that would be hapy to help you solve your problem..

Good tip - already did post there, and got a few suggestions of things I already tried. Frankie V has confirmed that the manual is correct, and works as it should, so at least I have a starting point. I need to talk to service people at this point. At least I know it'll be functional for me when it's made right!

OK - Korg Support got back to me:

I found out that the issue is NOT with the PA4X, but rather with the PAAS speaker bar. The 1/8" and dual 1/4" inputs work as stated (yay), but when you use the sound bar, you must choose either the mic or line input.

Weird, huh?

Anyone want a mint PAAS for $300?

Good news.. So silent slab with a monitor?

Sigh ... yup. An adjustment, for sure - but it sounds too good to not try it. I'll work on it during the (US) holiday weekend, and try to bring it on stage next week. Hope I don't hate it - I'm SOOOOOOO used to the onboard speakers.

Or carry two small monitors for stereo... Hope it works for you... Keep us posted..