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===Using a stereo mixer with an {{L1}}===
===Using a stereo mixer with an {{L1}} or S1 Pro(+) ===


;General principles for connecting a stereo mixer to the mono input  on your {{L1}}.  
;General principles for connecting a stereo mixer to the mono input  on your {{L1}}.  
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[[Image:Mackie1202VLZ4.png|250px|Stereo Mixer]]
[[Image:Mackie1202VLZ4.png|250px|Stereo Mixer]]


The inputs on the  {{Model 1S}}, {{Model II}}, and the [[L1%C2%AE_Compact#Channel_2|Compact Channel 2]] &frac14; inch jack are MONO. Check to see if your mixer has a MONO output. If it does, then use that.  
The inputs on the [[Mixer to L1 Pro|L1 Pro Input 3]], [[Mixer to S1 Pro+|S1 Pro+]], {{Model 1S}}, {{Model II}}, and the [[L1%C2%AE_Compact#Channel_2|Compact Channel 2]] &frac14; inch jack are MONO. Check to see if your mixer has a MONO output. If it does, then use that.  


If your mixer does not have a mono output pan all your inputs to one side (e.g. LEFT) and take the LEFT output and connect that to your {{L1}}.
If your mixer does not have a mono output pan all your inputs to one side (e.g. LEFT) and take the LEFT output and connect that to your {{L1}}.


For best results do '''NOT''' use any kind of Y-adapter to connect stereo outputs from a mixer to a mono input on an {{L1}}. See [[Why_Not_Wye|Why Not Wye]] for details.
For best results do '''NOT''' use any kind of Y-adapter to connect stereo outputs from a mixer to a mono input on an {{L1}}. See [[Why_Not_Wye|Why Not Wye]] for details.
If you have questions or comments about this article please post a note in the [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/frm/f/3976055944 Bose Forum - Technical Questions].


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[[File:Model II Analog Input Level Green.png|link=Model_1S#Analog_Input|Model 1S Analog Input]]  
[[File:Model II Analog Input Level Green.png|link=Model_1S#Analog_Input|Model 1S Analog Input]]  
# Set the '''Trim''' control on the power stand to the 0 (zero) position.
# Connect the audio source to the Analog Input
# Adjust the volume of the audio source to the maximum output without distortion.
# While playing the source, increase the '''Trim''' level so that the '''Signal/Clip''' indicator glows green or yellow.
# If the '''Signal/Clip''' indicator glows red, decrease the '''Trim''' level so that it glows only green or yellow.




=====Model II Analog Input=====
=====L1® Model II Analog Input=====


[[File:Model II Analog Input Level Green.png|link=Model_1S#Analog_Input||Model 1S Analog Input]]  
[[File:Model II Analog Input Level Green.png|link=Model_II#Analog_Input||Model II Analog Input]]  


# Set the '''Trim''' control on the power stand to the 0 (zero) position.
{{Analog Input Trim|Device=Mixer}}
# Connect the audio source to the Analog Input
# Adjust the volume of the audio source to the maximum output without distortion.
# While playing the source, increase the '''Trim''' level so that the '''Signal/Clip''' indicator glows green or yellow.
# If the '''Signal/Clip''' indicator glows red, decrease the '''Trim''' level so that it glows only green or yellow.


=====L1® Compact Channel 2=====
=====L1® Compact Channel 2=====
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[[File:Behringer X1222 USB Mono.png|link=https://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Mixers/Analog-Mixers/X1222USB/p/P0A0I||800px|Behringer Eurorack X1222USB web page]]
[[File:Behringer X1222 USB Mono.png|link=https://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Mixers/Analog-Mixers/X1222USB/p/P0A0I||800px|Behringer Eurorack X1222USB web page]]


Use a cable like this:
Use a cable like this:
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{{XLR Female to 1/4 TRS}}
{{XLR Female to 1/4 TRS}}


==== Behringer Xenix 1202FX ====
[[File:Behringer Xenyx 1202FX Mono.jpg|link=https://media.music-group.com/media/PLM/data/docs/P0571/1002FX_1202FX_M_EN.pdf||800px|Behringer Xenyx 1202FX owners manual]]
The 1/4 inch (6.3mm) outputs on this mixer are unbalanced mono.
Use a cable like this:


{{1/4 TS}}


[[File:TsMtsM.png]]


==== Mackie 1402 VLZ4 ====
==== Mackie 1402 VLZ4 ====
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