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<big>'''The Unofficial Performers' Guide'''</big>

for the ~~Bose® Personalized Amplification System™ family of products~~.

for the {{PAS}}.

If you will be using the Bose System for the first, second, or third time and are looking for quick-hit things you need to know you are in the right place. This is for you in the role of performer who may or may not actually own an ~~L1™~~ System.

If you will be using the Bose System for the first, second, or third time and are looking for quick-hit things you need to know you are in the right place. This is for you in the role of performer who may or may not actually own an L1® System.

If you just got your new System then you will want to check out the [[L1™ Unofficial Users' Guide]] which covers things that System owners like to know.

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== Setting up ==

If you are stepping onto the stage and someone has made all the connections for you skip down to the section about Performing.

== Setting Up ==

If you are stepping onto the stage and someone has made all the connections for you skip down to the section about [[{{PAGENAME}}#Performing|Performing]].

=== Physical Assembly ===

=== Microphone Setup ===

=== ~~Connections~~ ===

=== Multiple Performers Sharing One {{L1 no link}} System ===

Electric guitarists used to play and sing through their amps, but this soon stopped when they started to concentrate on the tone of their guitars. Now, few musicians are willing to share their amps, based on the idea that any sound other than that of your instrument will somehow corrupt the tone. This is probably true for guitar amplifiers playing at heavy distortion levels (voice will be heavily modulated due to clipping). But it is not true of an {{L1 no link}} loudspeaker.

Sharing should be restricted to musicians located near each other on stage, for example, two background singers standing shoulder to shoulder, or a horn line.

Several instruments or instruments and voices can be amplified simultaneously with complete independence of tone and no corruption of any kind, other than having everything come from one source. Always try to take advantage of the ToneMatch® preset feature.

For instance, if you are doing a “single” and have a drum machine and/or sequencer driving a bunch of MIDI modules, use channels 1 and 2 for personal-preference preset settings, like your vocal microphone and, say, an acoustic guitar with a pickup. Then use an external mixer, which you probably have if this example describes your musical work, and put it into channel 3 or 4.

=== Connections General Examples ===

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==== Interactive Tour of the Inputs and Outputs ====

=== Connections for a Soloist ===

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=== Soloist with Backing Tracks ===

=== Connections for a Duo ===

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=== Quick Hookup Guide ===

* [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/ga/ul/2501026994/hookupGuide_v081705.pdf Quick Hookup Guide] - Print this and keep it handy (especially for people unfamiliar with the system). This is a 6 page pdf document, that you can print and leave at any venue that provides an L1™ Classic or Model I for performers to use. It includes most of the information above.

=== B1 Cables (blue) ===

* Make sure the Speakon cables (blue) are really connected. Insert and turn clockwise. There should be an audible click. You should have to slide the silver lock and twist counterclockwise to remove the cable. If you can remove it without a twist, it is not really connected.

=== Presets ===

=== ToneMatch® Presets ===

* Presets are used to get the best possible sound from your inputs. They are not meant to make something sound like something else (like Guitar processor or instrument patches). Note: The presets for vocal microphones are based on using ''close microphone'' techniques.

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== Performing ==

=== Hearing yourself ===

This is a different approach to amplifying your sound. 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.

This is a different approach to amplifying your sound. There is typically only one amplified version of your sound entering the room. That will be the Cylindrical Radiator®. Typically it will be set up 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]]

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.

Where do I stand? - Usually in front of the Cylindrical Radiator®. Sometimes beside it. If you are in front of it, an ideal would be approximately 7-10 feet. This is easy to work out if you have the standard 15 foot cable. Assuming you have the Remote mounted on your mic stand, the cable should be a straight run back to the Power Stand.

~~Where is the monitor? - No monitor required~~. ~~You will be hearing yourself through the same Cylindrical Radiator® that the audience is hearing~~.

~~Where is the reverb? - This is typically not required because you will be hearing the natural reverb in the room not a monitor mix from a floor wedge.~~

Hearing Yourself ~~with the Bose...~~

=== Mixing Yourself In Ensemble ===

Using a typical [[Triple Amplification System|triple amplification system]], a professional front-of-house mixer 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 ===

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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 have found singing through {{~~L1s~~}} 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~~!) ~~and~~ then bring it back up to the brink of ~~excess~~! ~~Pin-drop to balloon-pop and everything in between~~." - - Chuck-at-Bose

"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.

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If you are a vocalist, one of the single most important things you can do is practice your microphone technique. You get the best [[Gain Before Feedback]] using close microphone technique. The presets for vocal mics are designed for that (close micing) technique.

== Troubleshooting ==

{{:Troubleshooting}}

== Working with Others ==

[[Introducing Performers to the Bose System]]

[[category:Feedback]]

[[category:Performance]]

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 <big>'''The Unofficial Performers' Guide'''</big>
-for the Bose® Personalized Amplification System™ family of products.
+for the {{PAS}}.
-If you will be using the Bose System for the first, second, or third time and are looking for quick-hit things you need to know you are in the right place. This is for you in the role of performer who may or may not actually own an  L1&trade;  System. <!-- TODO Initially, I will write this with the solo or duo act in mind. There may be another version later for larger ensembles later. -->
+If you will be using the Bose System for the first, second, or third time and are looking for quick-hit things you need to know you are in the right place. This is for you in the role of performer who may or may not actually own an  L1® System. <!-- TODO Initially, I will write this with the solo or duo act in mind. There may be another version later for larger ensembles. -->
 If you just got your new System then you will want to check out the [[L1™ Unofficial Users' Guide]] which covers things that System owners like to know.
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+[[Image:Bose-Ashby34.jpg|Ashland MA Bose-East event photo by Drumr]]
+[[Image:Bose-Mon2.jpg|Ashland MA Bose-East event photo by Drumr]]
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-== Setting up ==
-If you are stepping onto the stage and someone has made all the connections for you skip down to the section about Performing.
+== Setting Up ==
+{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
+If you are stepping onto the stage and someone has made all the connections for you skip down to the section about [[{{PAGENAME}}#Performing|Performing]].
+=== Physical Assembly ===
+{{Classic Model I Basic Setup}}
 === Microphone Setup ===
 {{Get Plugged In Microphone}}
-=== Connections ===
+=== Multiple Performers Sharing One {{L1 no link}} System ===
+{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
+Electric guitarists used to play and sing through their amps, but this soon stopped when they started to concentrate on the tone of their guitars.  Now, few musicians are willing to share their amps, based on the idea that any sound other than that of your instrument will somehow corrupt the tone.  This is probably true for guitar amplifiers playing at heavy distortion levels (voice will be heavily modulated due to clipping).  But it is not true of an {{L1 no link}} loudspeaker.
+Sharing should be restricted to musicians located near each other on stage, for example, two background singers standing shoulder to shoulder, or a horn line.
+Several instruments or instruments and voices can be amplified simultaneously with complete independence of tone and no corruption of any kind, other than having everything come from one source.  Always try to take advantage of the ToneMatch® preset feature.
+{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
+For instance, if you are doing a “single” and have a drum machine and/or sequencer driving a bunch of MIDI modules, use channels 1 and 2 for personal-preference preset settings, like your vocal microphone and, say, an acoustic guitar with a pickup. Then use an external mixer, which you probably have if this example describes your musical work, and put it into channel 3 or 4.
 === Connections General Examples ===
+{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
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 {{PS1 Connections Interactive}}
 === Connections for a Soloist ===
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+=== Soloist with Backing Tracks ===
+{{:Vocalist with Backing Tracks L1}}
 === Connections for a Duo ===
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+=== Quick Hookup Guide ===
+* [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/ga/ul/2501026994/hookupGuide_v081705.pdf Quick Hookup Guide] - Print this and keep it handy (especially for people unfamiliar with the system). This is a 6 page pdf document, that you can print and leave at any venue that provides an L1™ Classic or Model I for performers to use. It includes most of the information above.
 === B1 Cables (blue) ===
+{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
 * Make sure the Speakon cables (blue) are really connected. Insert and turn clockwise. There should be an audible click. You should have to slide the silver lock and twist counterclockwise to remove the cable. If you can remove it without a twist, it is not really connected.
-=== Presets ===
+=== ToneMatch® Presets ===
+{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
 * Presets are used to get the best possible sound from your inputs. They are not meant to make something sound like something else (like Guitar processor or instrument patches).  Note: The presets for vocal microphones are based on using ''close microphone'' techniques.
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 == Performing ==
+{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
 === Hearing yourself ===
+This is a different approach to amplifying your sound. 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.
-This is a different approach to amplifying your sound. There is typically only one amplified version of your sound entering the room. That will be the Cylindrical Radiator®. Typically it will be set up 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]]
-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.
-Where do I stand? - Usually in front of the Cylindrical Radiator®. Sometimes beside it. If you are in front of it, an ideal would be approximately 7-10 feet. This is easy to work out if you have the standard 15 foot cable. Assuming you have the Remote mounted on your mic stand, the cable should be a straight run back to the Power Stand.
-Where is the monitor? - No monitor required. You will be hearing yourself through the same Cylindrical Radiator®  that the audience is hearing.
-Where is the reverb? - This is typically not required because you will be hearing the natural reverb in the room not a monitor mix from a floor wedge.
-Hearing Yourself with the Bose...
+=== Mixing Yourself In Ensemble ===
+Using a typical [[Triple Amplification System|triple amplification system]], a professional front-of-house mixer 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 ===
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 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 have found singing through {{L1s}} 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!) and then bring it back up to the brink of excess! Pin-drop to balloon-pop and everything in between." - - Chuck-at-Bose
+"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.
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 If you are a vocalist, one of the single most important things you can do is practice your microphone technique. You get the best [[Gain Before Feedback]] using close microphone technique. The presets for vocal mics are designed for that (close micing) technique.
+== Troubleshooting ==
+{{:Troubleshooting}}  <!-- this is an inclusion of a separate article -->
 == Working with Others ==
 [[Introducing Performers to the Bose System]]
 [[category:Feedback]]
 [[category:Performance]]
+{{Snap}}