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;Can I connect a stereo output to a mono input on a Bose Portable PA Product?

:There are cables and simple converters to do this. ''We recommend that you don't''. Do one of the following:

:There are [https://www.amazon.com/slp/stereo-to-mono-adapter/pxpkk2fgdtrd4ts cables and simple converters] that claim to do this. ''We recommend that you don't'' use them (see [[{{PAGENAME}}#Introduction|details below]] about why you shouldn't). Do one of the following:

:*The {{~~Compact~~}} and {{S1}} have stereo inputs. Use those stereo ~~input~~.

:*The L1 Pro, {{S1}}, {{S1 Pro+}} and {{Compact}} have stereo 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve Aux inputs. Use those stereo inputs.

:*Split the stereo signal to two mono signals and connect to two separate inputs

:*Split the stereo signal to two mono signals and connect to two separate mono inputs <br>[[File:18TRSto2x14TS.png|200px|Hosa CMP159 Stereo Breakout, 3.5 mm TRS to Dual 1/4 in TS, 10-Feet ]]

:*Convert the signal to mono at the source and use a simple Tip-Sleeve connector to the Bose Portable PA device

:*Convert the signal to mono at the source and use a simple Tip-Sleeve connector to the Bose Portable PA device. See:[[IOS Mono]], [[Android Mono]], [https://www.howtogeek.com/333367/how-to-make-your-windows-10-pc-use-mono-audio-so-you-can-wear-one-earbud/ Windows Mono]

:*Use a stereo to mono converter~~, for example, the~~ [http://www.radialeng.com/product/mix-21 Radial 2:1] or [https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Audio-JIBR-RCA-Combiner/dp/B005GJCA6M?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_8 Galazy Audio JIBR RCA Combiner]

:*Convert the signal to mono and if the output is balanced, use a 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve or XLR to 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve cable

:*Use a stereo to mono converter. Here are some examples: [http://www.radialeng.com/product/mix-21 Radial 2:1] or [https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Audio-JIBR-RCA-Combiner/dp/B005GJCA6M?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_8 Galazy Audio JIBR RCA Combiner] or [https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=DIY+stereo+to+mono+adapter build your own]

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The following is an excerpt from [~~http~~://www.~~rane~~.com/~~note109.html~~ Why Not Wye]

The following is an excerpt from [https://www.prosoundweb.com/rane-note-why-not-wye-or-y-for-that-matter/ Why Not Wye]

===Introduction===

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Download the full article: [[Media:Why Not Wye.pdf|Why Not Wye.pdf]]

=== L1 Pro ===

All of the following images apply to the L1 Pro models as well as ToneMatch mixers.

[[Image:TRSfromStereoRCAT4ST8S.png|600px]]

[[Image:TRSfromStereo14T4ST8S.png|600px]]

[[Image:18trsto14trsT4ST8S.png|600px]]

[[Image:XLR Female x2 to 14trs.jpg|600px]]

=== Compact ===

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* If your source has RCA outputs, use a standard RCA-~~RCA cable to connect to Compact Channel 2 RCA inputs.~~

* If your source has RCA outputs, use a standard RCA to 1/8 inch Tip-Ring-Sleeve

* If your source has a 1/8" stereo output, use a 1/8" Tip-Ring-Sleeve cable to connect to the ~~Compact Channel 2~~ 1/8" input.

* If your source has a 1/8" stereo output, use a 1/8" Tip-Ring-Sleeve cable to connect to the S1 Pro Aux 1/8" input.

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 ;Can I connect a stereo output to a mono input on a Bose Portable PA Product?
-:There are cables and simple converters to do this. ''We recommend that you don't''. Do one of the following:
+:There are [https://www.amazon.com/slp/stereo-to-mono-adapter/pxpkk2fgdtrd4ts cables and simple converters] that claim to do this. ''We recommend that you don't'' use them (see [[{{PAGENAME}}#Introduction|details below]] about why you shouldn't). Do one of the following:
-:*The {{Compact}} and {{S1}} have stereo inputs. Use those stereo input.
+:*The L1 Pro, {{S1}}, {{S1 Pro+}} and {{Compact}} have stereo 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve  Aux inputs. Use those stereo inputs.
-:*Split the stereo signal to two mono signals and connect to two separate inputs
+:*Split the stereo signal to two mono signals and connect to two separate mono inputs <br>[[File:18TRSto2x14TS.png|200px|Hosa CMP159 Stereo Breakout, 3.5 mm TRS to Dual 1/4 in TS, 10-Feet ]]
-:*Convert the signal to mono at the source and use a simple Tip-Sleeve connector to the Bose Portable PA device
+:*Convert the signal to mono at the source and use a simple Tip-Sleeve connector to the Bose Portable PA device. See:[[IOS Mono]], [[Android Mono]], [https://www.howtogeek.com/333367/how-to-make-your-windows-10-pc-use-mono-audio-so-you-can-wear-one-earbud/ Windows Mono]
-:*Use a stereo to mono converter, for example, the [http://www.radialeng.com/product/mix-21 Radial 2:1] or [https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Audio-JIBR-RCA-Combiner/dp/B005GJCA6M?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_8 Galazy Audio JIBR RCA Combiner]
+:*Convert the signal to mono and if the output is balanced, use a 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve or XLR to 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve cable
+:*Use a stereo to mono converter. Here are some examples: [http://www.radialeng.com/product/mix-21 Radial 2:1] or [https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Audio-JIBR-RCA-Combiner/dp/B005GJCA6M?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_8 Galazy Audio JIBR RCA Combiner] or [https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=DIY+stereo+to+mono+adapter build your own]
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-The following is an excerpt from [http://www.rane.com/note109.html Why Not Wye]
+The following is an excerpt from [https://www.prosoundweb.com/rane-note-why-not-wye-or-y-for-that-matter/ Why Not Wye]
 ===Introduction===
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 Download the full article: [[Media:Why Not Wye.pdf|Why Not Wye.pdf]]
+=== L1 Pro ===
+{{L1 Pro icon}}
+{{Why Not Wye Explanation}}
+All of the following images apply to the L1 Pro models as well as ToneMatch mixers.
+[[Image:TRSfromStereoRCAT4ST8S.png|600px]]
+[[Image:TRSfromStereo14T4ST8S.png|600px]]
+[[Image:18trsto14trsT4ST8S.png|600px]]
+[[Image:XLR Female x2 to 14trs.jpg|600px]]
 === Compact ===
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 {{Why Not Wye Explanation}}
-* If your source has RCA outputs, use a standard RCA-RCA cable to connect to Compact Channel 2 RCA inputs.
+* If your source has RCA outputs, use a standard RCA to 1/8 inch Tip-Ring-Sleeve
-* If your source has a 1/8" stereo output, use a 1/8" Tip-Ring-Sleeve cable to connect to the Compact Channel 2 1/8" input.
+* If your source has a 1/8" stereo output, use a 1/8" Tip-Ring-Sleeve cable to connect to the S1 Pro Aux 1/8" input.