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These are tips for living with the R1 Remote Control Unit

~~== 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.~~

== Do You Have to Use the R1? ==

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'''Hint:''' Many players find it helpful to note their gain settings -- trim on the PS1, channel volume and master volume on the R1 -- and make sure these levels are set properly during setup.

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~~== Stiff Controls ==~~

~~If the knobs get stiff, you can pull them out a bit. Chances are they've just gotten jammed down during packing.~~

== Connections ==

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Here's an idea for a bracket you can mount on the mic stand. Sure, the velcro is fine but ...

[http://www.musiciansfriend.com/~~srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/452072~~/ Musicians Friend link to bracket]

[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]

== Zipper Sounds, Latency ==

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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>

~~Mr. Jonz is right (as always).~~ 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.

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.

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=== Controlling Overall Volume, Using the Remote or Channels 3 and 4 ===

=== 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>

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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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 [[Image:R1Remote150.gif|right]]
 These are tips for living with the R1 Remote Control Unit
-== 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.
 == Do You Have to Use the R1? ==
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 '''Hint:''' Many players find it helpful to note their gain settings -- trim on the PS1, channel volume and master volume on the R1 -- and make sure these levels are set properly during setup.
 [[category:LED]]
-== Stiff Controls ==
-If the knobs get stiff, you can pull them out a bit. Chances are they've just gotten jammed down during packing.
 == Connections ==
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 Here's an idea for a bracket you can mount on the mic stand. Sure, the velcro is fine but ...
-[http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/452072/ Musicians Friend link to bracket]
+[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]
 == Zipper Sounds, Latency ==
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 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>
-Mr. Jonz is right (as always). 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.
+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.
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-=== Controlling Overall Volume, Using the Remote or Channels 3 and 4 ===
+=== 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>
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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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