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== Do ==

Think of the Bose System as your entire signal chain~~, (this is a lot simpler),~~ and ~~then~~ listen. That is:

Think of the Bose System as your entire signal chain and listen. That is:

* ~~Just take~~ your input (a mic is a good place to start) ,

* Pick a sizable space ''(not your tiny basement practice room)'' and start and keep things as simple as possible.

* Choose the appropriate ~~preset~~ on Channel 1

* Take just one input ''(a mic is a good place to start)''. Connect it to input 1.

* Set the gain (see the manual)

* Choose the appropriate ToneMatch Preset on Channel 1.

* Turn up the volume and listen

* Set the gain (see the manual).

* Work the tone controls on the ~~Remote~~ to tweak what you hear

* Turn up the volume until it sounds pleasantly loud and listen.

* Work the tone controls on the L1 or the ToneMatch mixer to tweak what you hear.

* Once you are used to how the L1 is for you as a stage monitor, get someone else to use the source ''(play, sing, whatever)'' and go out to the audience area and walk all around.

* If you want to add effects or processors add them one at a time and listen carefully at each step along the way.

* Accept that you will sound different, but much better.

* Aim for "it sounds like me, only louder."

If you ~~want~~ to ~~add effects or processors add them one at a time and listen carefully at each step along~~ the ~~way~~.

If things go poorly and you can't solve it, go straight to the Bose Community for help.

== Mistakes/Corrections I made along the way ==

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I plugged the last output from my chain of vocal effects into the Bose System

==== Result ====

Every flaw and over compensation in my old signal chain was amplified flawlessly.

Every flaw and over-compensation in my old signal chain was amplified flawlessly.

I assumed that the problems I was hearing were in the Bose System.

I eventually realized that most of what I had been doing was compensating for problems that ~~simply ceased to be issues~~ with the ~~new~~ System. It was like sprinting with crutches after the broken leg had healed.

I eventually realized that most of what I had been doing was compensating for problems that are not with the L1 System. It was like sprinting with crutches after the broken leg had healed.

=== Mistake: Effects ===

I plugged outboard compression, EQ, and other compensatory devices into the {{L1}}. The result - same as above: Every flaw and over compensation in my old signal chain was amplified flawlessly.

I plugged outboard compression, EQ, and other compensatory devices into the {{L1}}. The result is the same as above: Every flaw and over-compensation in my old signal chain was amplified flawlessly.

I assumed that the problems I was hearing were in the Bose System. I have since dropped all that other gear. It is ~~just~~ no longer necessary.

I assumed that the problems I was hearing were in the Bose System. I have since dropped all that other gear. It is no longer necessary.

=== Mistake: Guitar Effects ===

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==== Result ====

I could now hear the problems being introduced in that chain and found greater presence and clarity by simplifying and drying out the sound. (~~dialling~~ back a lot on the reverb and delays).

I could now hear the problems being introduced in that chain and found greater presence and clarity by simplifying and drying out the sound. (dialing back a lot on the reverb and delays).

=== Mistake: My old Bass Preamp ===

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 == Do ==
-Think of the Bose System as your entire signal chain, (this is a lot simpler), and then listen. That is:
+Think of the Bose System as your entire signal chain and listen. That is:
-* Just take your input (a mic is a good place to start) ,
+* Pick a sizable space ''(not your tiny basement practice room)'' and start and keep things as simple as possible.
-* Choose the appropriate preset on Channel 1
+* Take just one input ''(a mic is a good place to start)''. Connect it to input 1.
-* Set the gain (see the manual)
+* Choose the appropriate ToneMatch Preset on Channel 1.
-* Turn up the volume and listen
+* Set the gain (see the manual).
-* Work the tone controls on the Remote to tweak what you hear
+* Turn up the volume until it sounds pleasantly loud and listen.
+* Work the tone controls on the L1 or the ToneMatch mixer to tweak what you hear.
+* Once you are used to how the L1 is for you as a stage monitor, get someone else to use the source ''(play, sing, whatever)'' and go out to the audience area and walk all around.
+* If you want to add effects or processors add them one at a time and listen carefully at each step along the way.
+* Accept that you will sound different, but much better.
+* Aim for "it sounds like me, only louder."
-If you want to add effects or processors add them one at a time and listen carefully at each step along the way.
+If things go poorly and you can't solve it, go straight to the Bose Community for help.
 == Mistakes/Corrections I made along the way ==
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 I plugged the last output from my chain of vocal effects into the Bose System
 ==== Result ====
-Every flaw and over compensation in my old signal chain was amplified flawlessly.
+Every flaw and over-compensation in my old signal chain was amplified flawlessly.
 I assumed that the problems I was hearing were in the Bose System.
-I eventually realized that most of what I had been doing was compensating for problems that simply ceased to be issues with the new System. It was like sprinting with crutches after the broken leg had healed.
+I eventually realized that most of what I had been doing was compensating for problems that are not with the L1 System. It was like sprinting with crutches after the broken leg had healed.
 === Mistake: Effects ===
-I plugged outboard compression, EQ, and other compensatory devices into the {{L1}}. The result - same as above: Every flaw and over compensation in my old signal chain was amplified flawlessly.
+I plugged outboard compression, EQ, and other compensatory devices into the {{L1}}. The result is the same as above: Every flaw and over-compensation in my old signal chain was amplified flawlessly.
-I assumed that the problems I was hearing were in the Bose System. I have since dropped all that other gear. It is just no longer necessary.
+I assumed that the problems I was hearing were in the Bose System. I have since dropped all that other gear. It is no longer necessary.
 === Mistake: Guitar Effects ===
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 ==== Result ====
-I could now hear the problems being introduced in that chain and found greater presence and clarity by simplifying and drying out the sound. (dialling back a lot on the reverb and delays).
+I could now hear the problems being introduced in that chain and found greater presence and clarity by simplifying and drying out the sound. (dialing back a lot on the reverb and delays).
 === Mistake: My old Bass Preamp ===