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These are tips for living with the R1 Remote Control Unit | These are tips for living with the R1 Remote Control Unit | ||
== Do You Have to Use the R1? == | == Do You Have to Use the R1? == | ||
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{{:R1 Remote Recommended}} | {{:R1 Remote Recommended}} | ||
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If you power up the System without the Remote Connected, the | If you power up the System without the Remote Connected, the Power Stand operates as though the Remote is connected with all controls straight-up (12 o'clock) position. | ||
The PS1 | The PS1 Power Stand continuously senses activity at all preset selectors and what is connected at the input/output jacks. In general, it is not recommended to operate without the remote connected. The PS1 power stand can however function without the R1 remote control. If you power the PS1 power stand on without the R1 remote control connected, it will operate as if the R1 remote control was connected and at a fixed setting of 12 o'clock (center position) on all the control knobs. Alternatively, if the unit is powered on with the R1 remote control first connected and the user then disconnects the R1 remote control, it will retain the last settings of the R1 remote control before you disconnected it. This is helpful in the case where sharing may be necessary. | ||
Even without the R1 Remote control the system can get to full output if the input trims are carefully set. | Even without the R1 Remote control the system can get to full output if the input trims are carefully set. | ||
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Source: [http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/musicians/support/product_faqs.jsp&pageName=/musicians/support/troubleshooting.jsp#question62 Official Bose FAQ] | Source: [http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/musicians/support/product_faqs.jsp&pageName=/musicians/support/troubleshooting.jsp#question62 Official Bose FAQ] | ||
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== What do the LEDs mean? == | == What do the LEDs mean? == | ||
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[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3976055944/m/7891042462/r/3151052462#3151052462 Daisy Chain Remotes?] | [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3976055944/m/7891042462/r/3151052462#3151052462 Daisy Chain Remotes?] | ||
=== One R1 Remote for Two PS1 | === One R1 Remote for Two PS1 Power Stands === | ||
There are two connections on the {{R1}}. Can I connect two {{PS1}}s and control them simultaneously? | There are two connections on the {{R1}}. Can I connect two {{PS1}}s and control them simultaneously? | ||
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=== Vocals on the Left === | === Vocals on the Left === | ||
I always wire up the | I always wire up the Power Stand so that the vocals are in Channel 1. This just means that it's always the same, easy to describe, and one less thing to wonder about. (exception below) | ||
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Here's an idea for a bracket you can mount on the mic stand. Sure, the velcro is fine but ... | Here's an idea for a bracket you can mount on the mic stand. Sure, the velcro is fine but ... | ||
[http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ | [http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/on-stage-stands-my550-mic-extension-attachment-bar Musicians Friend link to bracket] | ||
See: [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x/a/tpc/f/3976055944/m/7191095141/r/7191095141 Bracket for the Remote] | See: [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x/a/tpc/f/3976055944/m/7191095141/r/7191095141 Bracket for the Remote] | ||
== Zipper Sounds, Latency == | == Zipper Sounds, Latency == | ||
Hilmar-at-Bose <ref>[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/301107819/m/3091053032/r/9891052952#9891052952 | Hilmar-at-Bose <ref>Hilmar-at-Bose writes about [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/301107819/m/3091053032/r/9891052952#9891052952 Zipper Sounds and Latency in the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards]</ref> | ||
...there are two design related issues that come into play here. The reason why nearly nobody knows about this is that rarely anyone ever notices it. | ...there are two design related issues that come into play here. The reason why nearly nobody knows about this is that rarely anyone ever notices it. | ||
1) The Level knob on the {{R1}} has a certain amount of latency. It takes a moment from the time you turn a knob until the setting actually takes effect. The exact time depends on the circumstances, but it's always less than one tenth of a second which is indeed barely (if at all) | 1) The Level knob on the {{R1}} has a certain amount of latency. It takes a moment from the time you turn a knob until the setting actually takes effect. The exact time depends on the circumstances, but it's always less than one tenth of a second which is indeed barely (if at all) noticeable. | ||
2) The Channel 1 and 2 Level controls produce a very slight "zipper" noise when they change between different volume setting. That noise does not affect the tone controls or the master volume. The technical reasons for that are complicated, but I'm happy to explain it, if someone is interested. | 2) The Channel 1 and 2 Level controls produce a very slight "zipper" noise when they change between different volume setting. That noise does not affect the tone controls or the master volume. The technical reasons for that are complicated, but I'm happy to explain it, if someone is interested. | ||
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Again, most people never notice these issues in the first place and if they do, it's rarely a problem of any sort. | Again, most people never notice these issues in the first place and if they do, it's rarely a problem of any sort. | ||
== Muting == | See more about [[Latency and The L1®]] | ||
== Hilmar-at-Bose Talks about the R1 Remote settings == | |||
=== LEDs and the Insert Loop === | |||
From Hilmar-at-Bose <ref>Hilmar-at-Bose talks about [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3976055944/m/7346041205?r=4521050871#4521050871 LEDs and the Insert Loop]</ref> | |||
The LED on the remote is after the insert loop. Depending on how much energy the signal gains (or looses) in the loop, the LEDs on the power stand and on the remote get out of sync. | |||
Unfortunately, there isn't any easy way to set an effects processor to "unity gain". Observing the two LEDs might help with that. | |||
In general it's not a big deal if any LED goes occasionally red, since there is still some headroom. Only if you see red pretty frequently, it's advisable to turn down. | |||
=== External Mic Preamp Usage === | |||
From Hilmar-at-Bose <ref>Hilmar-at-Bose talks about [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1266055944/m/3516036275?r=4556052085#4556052085 External Mic Preamp Usage]</ref> | |||
Just a little tip: The LED on the power stand and on the remote are calibrated, if nothing is connected to the insert loop. | |||
The LEDs are in sync when the channel volume on the remote is at 12 o'clock. | |||
Occasional red is fine, since you still have reasonable head room from the point where either LED turns red to when something really bad happens. | |||
=== Controlling Overall Volume, Using the Remote on Channels 3 and 4 === | |||
From Hilmar-at-Bose <ref>Hilmar-at-Bose talks about [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/867107664/m/2366037984?r=9906067435#9906067435 Controlling Overall Volume, Using the Remote or Channels 3 and 4]</ref> | |||
Where you control the overall volume is partly personal preference. The best choice would be the Master Volume on the Bose remote control. If that's inconvenient (because you want to control everything from the laptop), you can do it from the laptop as well. In this case you should set the master volume on the remote to 12 o'clock. The trim settings on the power stand should be set so that the clip LEDs on the power stand turn red every now and then if you are at full volume at the laptop (or external mixer). You can also look at the LEDs on the remote. If your channel volume controls on the remote are at 12 o'clock and there is nothing plugged into the insert loop on the power stand, the LEDs on the remote and on the power stand are roughly equivalent. | |||
If you are using Channel 1 or 2 for something else already, you should plug both channels from the laptop (or mixer) into channel 3 & 4. Gain staging is a little more complicated: turn laptop or mixer to full volume, set master volume on the remote to 9 o'clock or so (not too loud) and turn up Channel 3/4 level control until some audible distortion occurs and then back up by one notch or so. It doesn't have to be very exact, there is plenty of extra gain in the system if needed. | |||
Another tip, if you find you don't need the remote, there is no need to bring it. If you power up the power stand with out the remote, the power stand will assume a remote with all knobs at 12 o'clock. | |||
=== Muting === | |||
Channel 1 and 2 Level Controls on the Remote don't mute the channels. | Channel 1 and 2 Level Controls on the Remote don't mute the channels. | ||
Quoting Hilmar-at-Bose<ref>[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3976055944/m/3701036903/r/9481008903#9481008903 | Quoting Hilmar-at-Bose<ref>Hilmar-at-Bose [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3976055944/m/3701036903/r/9481008903#9481008903 talks about Level Control on the Remote]</ref> | ||
The channel volume controls have about 40 dB gain from all-the-way-down to all-the-way-up but don't completely mute the sound. | The channel volume controls have about 40 dB gain from all-the-way-down to all-the-way-up but don't completely mute the sound. | ||
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== Packing It == | |||
Ken-at-Bose <ref>Ken-at-Bose [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/397605594...6074194/r/9526074194 about packing the remote in the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards]</ref> says | |||
Don't put the Remote Control in the outside pocket of the Power Stand gig bag. It'll get hit during transportation. | |||
The gig bag for the upper half of the {{L1 CR}} is designed to leave room for the Remote alongside the bayonet; this is a good protected area. | |||
== Stiff Controls == | |||
If the knobs get stiff, you can pull them out a bit. Chances are they've just gotten jammed down during packing. | |||
== Replacement Cable == | |||
You can get a replacement cable (sometimes known as a 7 pin midi cable). | |||
[[File:Hosa 7pin phantom midi.png|link=https://www.google.com/search?q=7+pin+midi|400px|Hosa 7 pin phantom midi cable]] | |||
[http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/hosa-7-pin-phantom-midi-cable Hosa 7 pin phantom midi cable at Musicians Friend] | |||
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