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This article is about connecting a stereo source directly to the analog input of the Bose {{Model 1S}} or {{Model II}}.  The recommended approach is to use a {{T1}} connecting your stereo source to Channel 4/5 or by USB if your source is a computer. If you are looking for alternatives to a {{T1}} then this article will give you some ideas.
This article is about connecting a stereo source directly to the analog input of the Bose {{Model 1S}} or {{Model II}}.  The recommended approach is to use a {{T1}} connecting your stereo source to Channel 4/5 or by USB if your source is a computer. If you are looking for alternatives to a {{T1}} then this article will give you some ideas.


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Let's start with this idea: You should not consider using a Y-adapter to connect your stereo source to the {{Model 1S}} or {{Model II}} Power Stand. For details about that see: [[Why Not Wye]].
Let's start with this idea: You should not consider using a Y-adapter to connect your stereo source to the {{Model 1S}} or {{Model II}} Power Stand. For details about that see: [[Why Not Wye]].
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=== Analog Input  ===
=== Analog Input  ===
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{{:L1® Model II with Mixer to Analog Input}}
{{:L1® Model II with Mixer to Analog Input}}


==== Summing Devices ====
{{Summing Devices}}
If you have a stereo device (and do not the extra features of a mixer then you can consider a summing device).  The following notes are not specific recommendations or endorsements.
 
==== &frac18; stereo source =====
If your source is a &frac18; stereo jack you can use something like this:
[[Image:WhirlwindIsopod.png]]
 
[http://whirlwindusa.com/catalog/black-boxes-effects-and-dis/transformers-isolation-devices/isopod Whirlwind Isopod]
 
The output side is XLR so you will also need a converter or cable that is XLR femail to Balanced &frac14; inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve.
 
[[Image:XLRtoTRS.png]]
 
[http://www.audiopile.net/products/Mic_Instr_Cables/MP_Adaptor_Cbls/MP-105/MP-105_cutsheet.shtml Female XLR to 1/4" Male TRS
Balanced Adaptor Cable]
 
Thanks to Richard Mills for the suggestion.
 
==== RCA stereo source ====
If your source is stereo RCA you can use something like this:
 
[[Image:WhirlwindpcDI.png]]
 
[http://whirlwindusa.com/catalog/black-boxes-effects-and-dis/direct-boxes/pcdi Whirlwind pcDI]
 
OR
 
[[Image:ProCoiFace.png]]
 
[http://www.procosound.com/iface proco iFace]


Thanks to Dan Rosebach for the suggestion.
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