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<div><h2>Introduction/Conclusion</h2> | <div><h2>Introduction/Conclusion</h2> | ||
I am writing this article as a singer/songwriter/electric guitarist playing solo and in bands for home concerts, in clubs, and outdoors. | |||
My views on the new L1 Pro line are different when considering other applications. | |||
Given that any L1 model will sound great with 180-degree horizontal dispersion, my major considerations are '''portability''', '''coverage''', and '''stage volume vs. projection'''. For | [[File:L1 Pro Family 800 wide.jpg|300px|Which one for an electric guitarist?]] | ||
Which one did I choose? | |||
Spoiler alert: I chose the L1 Pro32 with Sub1. Keep reading to find out why. | |||
Given that any L1 model will sound great with 180-degree horizontal dispersion, my major considerations are '''portability''', '''coverage''', and '''stage volume vs. projection'''. | |||
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For '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Portability|Portability]]''', I'm concerned about the size and weight of the heaviest component. | |||
For '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Coverage|Coverage]]''', I am thinking about vertical dispersion. The concern is if the audience will be above or below the stage area. | |||
For '''[[{{PAGENAME}}##Stage_Volume_and_Projection|Stage Volume and Projection]]''', I want to reach the greatest number of people, while performing with the L1 behind me. For that to work, the stage volume must be reasonable. Longer arrays do this best. | |||
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== Portability == | == Portability == | ||
The L1 Pro32 with Sub1 strikes the right balance for me. I'm concerned about the size and weight of the heaviest component. With the L1 Pro32 with Sub1, that's the Sub1 at 35 pounds, 5 pounds more than the L1 Pro8, and 15 pounds less than the Sub2. | |||
[[File:L1 Pro Performance vs Portability 32S1.jpg]] | [[File:L1 Pro Performance vs Portability 32S1.jpg|800px]] | ||
The footprint on the stage is 26" wide x 21" deep. There are very few places where I couldn't find room for this. For comparison, the L1 Model II footprint is 22" x 22". | The footprint on the stage is 26" wide x 21" deep. There are very few places where I couldn't find room for this. For comparison, the L1 Model II footprint is 22" x 22". It's still worth noting the L1 Pro16 and L1 Pro8 take less than half the floor space of the L1 Pro32 with a sub. | ||
== Coverage == | == Coverage == | ||
There's no one-size-fits-all solution here however, the L1 Pro32 with a Sub1 | There's no one-size-fits-all solution here however, the L1 Pro32 with a Sub1 will meet my needs most of the time. The L1 Pro32 has the same vertical dispersion as the L1 Model II I've been using since 2007. | ||
I prefer the straight shape zero-degree vertical dispersion. I get great control because there is minimal sound going up toward the ceiling contributing to unwanted reverberation. If the audience will be above or below the stage area, you'll have to consider the L1 Pro8, L1 Pro16, or {{F1}}. | |||
[[File:L1 Pro Vertical Coverage 32s1.jpg]] | [[File:L1 Pro Vertical Coverage 32s1.jpg]] | ||
==Sub1 or Sub2== | ==Sub1 or Sub2== | ||
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== Stage Volume and Projection == | == Stage Volume and Projection == | ||
As I said in the introduction, I want to reach the greatest number of people, while performing with the L1 behind me. For that to work, the stage volume must be reasonable. Longer arrays do this best. | As I said in the introduction, I want to reach the greatest number of people, while performing with the L1 behind me. For that to work, the stage volume must be reasonable. Longer arrays do this best. The L1 Pro32 array is twice the length of the L1 Pro16. | ||
I learned from playing the L1 Model II, I can play softer while being heard by more people with a longer array. Up to a point I could reach as many people with the L1 Model 1S as with the L1 Model II, but I had to run the L1 Model 1S louder because it had a shorter array. You can see similar differences between the L1 Pro16 and L1 Pro32 in the chart below. | I learned from playing the L1 Model II, I can play softer while being heard by more people with a longer array. Up to a point I could reach as many people with the L1 Model 1S as with the L1 Model II, but I had to run the L1 Model 1S louder because it had a shorter array. You can see similar differences between the L1 Pro16 and L1 Pro32 in the chart below. | ||
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If I need to throw sound out well beyond 100 feet, I'd probably use the L1 beside or in front of me and consider using the S1 Pro for a monitor. | If I need to throw sound out well beyond 100 feet, I'd probably use the L1 beside or in front of me and consider using the S1 Pro for a monitor. | ||
When I first looked at the L1 Pro line, I already had all the legacy products. Among those, the L1 Model II and L1 Compact were meeting all my needs. I got the new L1 Pro32 with Sub1 because, at 65 pounds, they outperform my 100 pound L1 Model II. | When I first looked at the L1 Pro line, I already had all the legacy products. Among those, the L1 Model II and L1 Compact were meeting all my needs. I got the new L1 Pro32 with Sub1 because, at 65 pounds, they outperform my 100 pound L1 Model II. | ||
== L1 Pro 8 == | == L1 Pro 8 == | ||