Performing with the L1 Pro - Revision history

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	~~; '''Overview'''~~		Performing with an L1 Pro is different from using a conventional PA. You hear yourself in the same sound field as the audience, without monitors, and in the context of the room. This changes how you set levels, blend with other musicians, and work the microphone. The sections below explain how to take advantage of this approach so you can perform confidently and get the most from the system.
	: Performing with an L1 Pro is different from using a conventional PA. You hear yourself in the same sound field as the audience, without monitors, and in the context of the room. This changes how you set levels, blend with other musicians, and work the microphone. The sections below explain how to take advantage of this approach so you can perform confidently and get the most from the system.

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	~~; '''What this page gives you'''~~
	~~: A clear, practical guide to performing with an L1 Pro — how to hear yourself, mix from the stage, use your microphone effectively, and avoid feedback.~~

	~~; '''Why this matters'''~~
	: Performing with an L1 Pro is fundamentally different from using a conventional PA. You hear yourself in the same sound field as the audience, without monitors, and in the context of the room. This changes how you set levels, blend with other musicians, and work the microphone. Understanding these differences early helps you unlock the full benefit of the system.

	; '''Overview'''		; '''Overview'''
	: ~~The~~ L1 Pro is ~~designed to sit behind you, projecting your voice or instrument into the room while letting you~~ hear yourself ~~naturally. Because you and the audience share~~ the same sound field, ~~you can make better decisions about tone, balance~~, and ~~dynamics directly from~~ the ~~stage~~. This ~~approach eliminates monitors~~, ~~reduces guesswork~~, and ~~creates a more musical, expressive performance environment~~. If you ~~treat~~ the ~~L1 Pro like a conventional PA, you may miss~~ the ~~advantages it was built to deliver~~.		: Performing with an L1 Pro is different from using a conventional PA. You hear yourself in the same sound field as the audience, without monitors, and in the context of the room. This changes how you set levels, blend with other musicians, and work the microphone. The sections below explain how to take advantage of this approach so you can perform confidently and get the most from the system.

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	~~This page explains how to perform effectively with an L1 Pro, including hearing yourself, mixing from the stage, microphone technique, and avoiding feedback.~~		<div class="top-intro">

	~~Performing~~ with an L1 Pro ~~is fundamentally different from using a conventional PA. You~~ hear yourself ~~in the same sound field as the audience. Everyone is hearing you through the L1 Pro~~, ~~and you hear yourself in~~ the ~~context of the room. When you set up the L1 Pro behind you~~, ~~you don't need monitors. This means that you will be able to hear the audience. Overall~~, ~~it's a different experience~~.		; '''What this page gives you'''
			: A clear, practical guide to performing with an L1 Pro — how to hear yourself, mix from the stage, use your microphone effectively, and avoid feedback.

	This changes how you ~~use your microphone,~~ set levels, ~~and~~ blend with other musicians. If you ~~just set it up~~ like a conventional PA~~, turn it on and play~~, you may miss ~~some of~~ the ~~key benefits of the L1 Pro~~.		; '''Why this matters'''
			: Performing with an L1 Pro is fundamentally different from using a conventional PA. You hear yourself in the same sound field as the audience, without monitors, and in the context of the room. This changes how you set levels, blend with other musicians, and work the microphone. Understanding these differences early helps you unlock the full benefit of the system.

			; '''Overview'''
			: The L1 Pro is designed to sit behind you, projecting your voice or instrument into the room while letting you hear yourself naturally. Because you and the audience share the same sound field, you can make better decisions about tone, balance, and dynamics directly from the stage. This approach eliminates monitors, reduces guesswork, and creates a more musical, expressive performance environment. If you treat the L1 Pro like a conventional PA, you may miss the advantages it was built to deliver.

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	== Performing ==		== Performing ==

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	This page explains how to perform effectively with an L1 Pro, including hearing yourself, mixing from the stage, microphone technique, and avoiding feedback.		This page explains how to perform effectively with an L1 Pro, including hearing yourself, mixing from the stage, microphone technique, and avoiding feedback.

	Performing with an L1 Pro is fundamentally different from using a conventional PA. You hear yourself ~~the~~ in the same sound field as the audience. Everyone is hearing you ~~though~~ the L1 Pro.		Performing with an L1 Pro is fundamentally different from using a conventional PA. You hear yourself in the same sound field as the audience. Everyone is hearing you through the L1 Pro, and you hear yourself in the context of the room. When you set up the L1 Pro behind you, you don't need monitors. This means that you will be able to hear the audience. Overall, it's a different experience.

	~~This changes how you use your microphone, set levels~~, and you ~~blend with other musicians~~. If you ~~just~~ set it up ~~like a conventional PA, turn it on and play~~, you ~~may miss some of~~ the ~~key benefits of the L1 Pro~~.

			This changes how you use your microphone, set levels, and blend with other musicians. If you just set it up like a conventional PA, turn it on and play, you may miss some of the key benefits of the L1 Pro.

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Mixing Yourself In Ensemble

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	How does it sound? - It may seem unusual for a few minutes because you are hearing yourself in much the same way the audience is hearing you. This is a big difference because you will be hearing yourself in the context of the room instead of out of context in the monitor. ... [[Hearing Yourself\|full article]]		How does it sound? - It may seem unusual for a few minutes because you are hearing yourself in much the same way the audience is hearing you. This is a big difference because you will be hearing yourself in the context of the room instead of out of context in the monitor. ... [[Hearing Yourself\|full article]]

	=== Mixing Yourself In ~~Ensemble~~ ===		=== Mixing Yourself In A Group ===
	Using a typical [[Triple Amplification System\|triple amplification system]], a professional Front-Of-House engineer rides vocals, varies the level of horn sections and rides (and often misses) lead solos. They do this because they and not you can hear a mix over the mains “out front”. ... [[Mixing Yourself\|full article]]		With today's modern compact sound systems, you are probably controlling your sound from the stage. You are not relying on someone else to make you sound great. It's your responsibility. Using the L1 systems as designed, you can hear yourself better than with conventional PA gear.

			Using a typical [[Triple Amplification System\|triple amplification system]], a professional Front-Of-House engineer rides vocals, varies the level of horn sections, and rides (and often misses) lead solos. They do this because they and not you can hear a mix over the mains “out front”. ... [[Mixing Yourself\|full article]]

	=== Microphone Technique ===		=== Microphone Technique ===

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Microphone Feedback (squeal)

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	* Avoid leaving the mic pointed in the general direction of the {{L1}} with nothing in between.		* Avoid leaving the mic pointed in the general direction of the {{L1}} with nothing in between.
	* If you are practicing in a small room (smaller than a performance space), you may find the system is prone to feedback because of the wide sound dispersion and reflections from the walls. This should be alleviated when you set up in a larger room.		* If you are practicing in a small room (smaller than a performance space), you may find the system is prone to feedback because of the wide sound dispersion and reflections from the walls. This should be alleviated when you set up in a larger room.
			* Read more about [[Feedback]]

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	==== Microphone Feedback (squeal) ====		==== Microphone Feedback (squeal) ====
	~~[[Image:MicGoodBad.gif\|Microphone positioning on a stand\|right]]~~		* Use close mic technique "eat the mic"
	* ~~Point the mic above the Cylindrical Radiator® and slightly to the left or right of it~~		* Avoid leaving the mic pointed in the general direction of the {{L1}} with nothing in between.
	* Practice close mic technique "eat the mic"		* If you are practicing in a small room (smaller than a performance space), you may find the system is prone to feedback because of the wide sound dispersion and reflections from the walls. This should be alleviated when you set up in a larger room.
	* Avoid leaving the mic pointed in the general direction of the ~~Cylindrical Radiator®~~ with nothing in between.
	* ~~Check the gain staging.~~ If you ~~have~~ the ~~input sensitivity set too high, it can be difficult~~ to ~~avoid~~ feedback.
	* Use the ~~remote to turn down~~ the ~~highs~~ a ~~little bit~~.
	* Try presets #03 or #04 (High Gain Bright, High Gain Normal)


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Setting the Level

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	==== Setting the Level ====		==== Setting the Level ====
	"Sing as loud as you're going to sing with your lips touching the windscreen and adjust the trim so that the LED just flickers RED. Remember that when you want to be your loudest vocally, you're lips should be touching the windscreen. You can always "work" the mic by backing away from it to lower volume but remember that when you need to be loudest, you're kissing that windscreen. This technique is true for ANY live amplification system, not just ours~~. Please stay in touch with us here and let us know how you, er, well, make out~~." -- Ken-at-Bose		"Sing as loud as you're going to sing with your lips touching the windscreen and adjust the trim so that the LED just flickers RED. Remember that when you want to be your loudest vocally, you're lips should be touching the windscreen. You can always "work" the mic by backing away from it to lower volume but remember that when you need to be loudest, you're kissing that windscreen. This technique is true for ANY live amplification system, not just ours." -- Ken-at-Bose

			==== Singing ====
	You will probably find that you hear yourself better with this system than in other live music situations. If you are new to the experience, you may want to back off from the microphone. Try this instead. Get up closer to the mic. Relax and get used to hearing yourself. You will find it is easier to sing when you can hear.		You will probably find that you hear yourself better with this system than in other live music situations. If you are new to the experience, you may want to back off from the microphone. Try this instead. Get up closer to the mic. Relax and get used to hearing yourself. You will find it is easier to sing when you can hear.

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adapted from L1® Unofficial Performers' Guide

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== Performing ==
=== Hearing yourself ===
This is a different approach to amplifying your sound. If you set up your stage with the L1 Pro behind you, as Bose recommends, the sound of your voice and/or instrument will come from an {{L1 CR}} located 5-10 feet behind you. Unlike conventional approaches, you will not be behind the main speakers going to the room.

How does it sound? - It may seem unusual for a few minutes because you are hearing yourself in much the same way the audience is hearing you. This is a big difference because you will be hearing yourself in the context of the room instead of out of context in the monitor. ... [[Hearing Yourself|full article]]

=== Mixing Yourself In Ensemble ===
Using a typical [[Triple Amplification System|triple amplification system]], a professional Front-Of-House engineer rides vocals, varies the level of horn sections and rides (and often misses) lead solos. They do this because they and not you can hear a mix over the mains “out front”. ... [[Mixing Yourself|full article]]

=== Microphone Technique ===
[[Image:Microphones.gif|Several Vocal Microphone|right]]
==== Setting the Level ====
"Sing as loud as you're going to sing with your lips touching the windscreen and adjust the trim so that the LED just flickers RED. Remember that when you want to be your loudest vocally, you're lips should be touching the windscreen. You can always "work" the mic by backing away from it to lower volume but remember that when you need to be loudest, you're kissing that windscreen. This technique is true for ANY live amplification system, not just ours. Please stay in touch with us here and let us know how you, er, well, make out." -- Ken-at-Bose

You will probably find that you hear yourself better with this system than in other live music situations. If you are new to the experience, you may want to back off from the microphone. Try this instead. Get up closer to the mic. Relax and get used to hearing yourself. You will find it is easier to sing when you can hear.

"Many owners, myself included, have found singing through {{L1}}s to be reminiscent of singing in unamplified groups (big family, in my case), but different, sonically better. Unamplified, we control our timbre and dynamics with just our bodies - No mics to ''technique''. With the {{L1}}, staying ''on the mic'' (the simplest of techniques) allows us to sing that way, using our ''head to toes'' as our preamp and our ''lungs'' as our volume control. Here's where it gets better - With much more available volume, therefore much more dynamic range and coverage way out into the room, we can still bring it down to that unamplified-level whisper (and everyone, singers and audience, can hear every nuance - I love that!), then bring it back up to the brink of ''ouch''! Very expressive. Very musical..." - - Chuck-at-Bose

=== Feedback ===
Feedback occurs when sound coming from the Cylindrical Radiator® is reintroduced into the System and amplified again. You typically hear either a high pitched squeal or a low pitched howl. The first usually comes from a vocal microphone and the second is more likely from an acoustic instrument like a Guitar.

==== Microphone Feedback (squeal) ====
[[Image:MicGoodBad.gif|Microphone positioning on a stand|right]]
* Point the mic above the Cylindrical Radiator® and slightly to the left or right of it
* Practice close mic technique "eat the mic"
* Avoid leaving the mic pointed in the general direction of the Cylindrical Radiator® with nothing in between.
* Check the gain staging. If you have the input sensitivity set too high, it can be difficult to avoid feedback.
* Use the remote to turn down the highs a little bit.
* Try presets #03 or #04 (High Gain Bright, High Gain Normal)

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