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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 | 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. | 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 == | == Setting Up == | ||
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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]]. | 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 === | === Microphone Setup === | ||
{{Get Plugged In Microphone}} | {{Get Plugged In Microphone}} | ||
=== Multiple Performers Sharing One L1 | === Multiple Performers Sharing One {{L1 no link}} System === | ||
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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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | ||
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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. | 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 === | === Connections General Examples === | ||
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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) === | === B1 Cables (blue) === | ||
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* 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. | * 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. | ||
=== | === ToneMatch® Presets === | ||
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* 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. | * 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 == | == Performing == | ||
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=== Hearing yourself === | === 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. 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. | ||
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=== Mixing Yourself In Ensemble === | === Mixing Yourself In Ensemble === | ||
Using a typical 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]] | 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 === | === Microphone Technique === | ||