Mixer to S1 Pro+: Difference between revisions
mNo edit summary |
mNo edit summary |
||
| (9 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{S1 Pro+ icon}} | |||
{{DivToc | {{DivToc | ||
|RightHead = Connect a Mixer to an S1 Pro+ Summary | |RightHead = Connect a Mixer to an S1 Pro+ Summary | ||
|RightBody = | |RightBody = | ||
=== The Simplest Thing That Could Possibly Work === | === The Simplest Thing That Could Possibly Work === | ||
There are many ways to connect a mixer to a Bose S1 Pro+, and just as many ways for things to go wrong. Different mixers, different cables, different output levels, different channel settings, and different ToneMatch presets create a huge number of permutations. | <details><summary>Keep it Simple</summary> | ||
There are many ways to connect a mixer to a Bose S1 Pro+, and just as many ways for things to go wrong. Different mixers, different cables, different output levels, different channel settings, and different ToneMatch presets create a huge number of permutations.</details><br> | |||
;Here is '''the simplest thing that could possibly work''': | ;Here is '''the simplest thing that could possibly work''': | ||
: Connect the mixer mono output to the S1 Pro+ Channel 3 input using the ¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve connection. | : Connect the mixer mono output to the S1 Pro+ Channel 3 input using the ¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve connection. | ||
* Mixer with XLR Outputs | * Mixer with XLR Outputs | ||
:[[File:Mixer to S1 Pro+ from OG1.jpg|thumb|Mixer to S1 Pro+ from Owners Guide]] Connect the mixer mono output to the S1 Pro+ Channel 1 or 2 XLR inputs. Use an XLR cable (e.g., typical microphone cable) | |||
::Use an XLR‑to‑¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve cable from your mixer’s mono output into Channel 3 on the S1 Pro+. | ::Use an XLR‑to‑¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve cable from your mixer’s mono output into Channel 3 on the S1 Pro+. | ||
* Mixer with ¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve | * Mixer with ¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve outputs | ||
::Use a ¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve‑to‑¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve cable from your mixer’s mono output into Channel 3 on the S1 Pro+. | ::Use a ¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve‑to‑¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve cable from your mixer’s mono output into Channel 3 on the S1 Pro+. | ||
These methods have the highest likelihood of success with the fewest variables and the least troubleshooting. | |||
=== Recommended Connection Method === | === Recommended Connection Method === | ||
| Line 27: | Line 29: | ||
Recommended cable: XLR (mixer) → ¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve (S1 Pro+ Channel 3). | Recommended cable: XLR (mixer) → ¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve (S1 Pro+ Channel 3). | ||
This provides a robust, balanced, noise‑resistant connection and matches the | This provides a robust, balanced, noise‑resistant connection and matches the S1 Pro+ line‑level input specifications. | ||
{{ Callout | |||
| type = warning | |||
| title = No Y-Adapters | |||
| text = For best results do '''NOT''' use any kind of Y-adapter to connect stereo outputs from a mixer to a mono input on an {{S1 Pro+}}. See [[Why_Not_Wye|Why Not Wye]] for details.''' | |||
}} | |||
=== 2. Connect to Channel 3 on the S1 Pro+ === | === 2. Connect to Channel 3 on the S1 Pro+ === | ||
Channel 3 is the most predictable and trouble‑free input for mixer use | Channel 3 is the most predictable and trouble‑free input for mixer use. <details><summary>Reasons</summary> | ||
* No ToneMatch switch (not required with a mixer) | * No ToneMatch switch (not required with a mixer) | ||
* No reverb | * No reverb | ||
| Line 39: | Line 46: | ||
* Behaves consistently regardless of the source | * Behaves consistently regardless of the source | ||
* Leaves Channels 1 & 2 free for microphones, instruments, or other sources | * Leaves Channels 1 & 2 free for microphones, instruments, or other sources | ||
</details> | |||
=== 3. Set Initial Levels === | === 3. Set Initial Levels === | ||
Mixer main fader: 0 dB (unity) | Mixer main fader: 0 dB (unity) | ||
| Line 63: | Line 68: | ||
Using Channel 3 for the mixer keeps Channels 1 and 2 available for performers and live inputs. | Using Channel 3 for the mixer keeps Channels 1 and 2 available for performers and live inputs. | ||
Channels 1 and 2 are the full‑function inputs on the | Channels 1 and 2 are the full‑function inputs on the S1 Pro+. They support: | ||
* Microphones (XLR) | * Microphones (XLR) | ||
| Line 79: | Line 84: | ||
[[Category:Other]] | [[Category:Other]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
<details><summary>Full Detailed Version</summary> | |||
== Full Version == | == Full Version == | ||
| Line 138: | Line 145: | ||
Connect the mixer Right Output to the other S1 Pro+ input 3 using the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jack. | Connect the mixer Right Output to the other S1 Pro+ input 3 using the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jack. | ||
Source: See [[{{PAGENAME}}#References|References section below]]. | Source: See [[{{PAGENAME}}#References|References section below]]. | ||
<!-- | <!-- | ||
== FAQ == | == FAQ == | ||
{{Mixer to L1 Pro FAQ}} | {{Mixer to L1 Pro FAQ}} | ||
--> | --> | ||
</details> | |||
== References == | |||
{{S1 Pro+ Owners Guide}} | |||
{{S1 Pro+ Service Manual}} | |||
---- | ---- | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:S1 Pro+]] | ||
[[Category:Mixer]] | [[Category:Mixer]] | ||
[[Category:Connections]] | [[Category:Connections]] | ||