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== Overview==

Performing with an L1 Pro is different from using a conventional PA. You hear yourself in the same sound field as the audience, without monitors, and in the context of the room. This changes how you set levels, blend with other musicians, and work the microphone. The sections below explain how to take advantage of this approach so you can perform confidently and get the most from the system.

== Performing ==

=== Hearing yourself ===

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How does it sound? - It may seem unusual for a few minutes because you are hearing yourself in much the same way the audience is hearing you. This is a big difference because you will be hearing yourself in the context of the room instead of out of context in the monitor. ... [[Hearing Yourself|full article]]

=== Mixing Yourself In ~~Ensemble~~ ===

=== Mixing Yourself In A Group ===

Using a typical [[Triple Amplification System|triple amplification system]], a professional Front-Of-House engineer rides vocals, varies the level of horn sections and rides (and often misses) lead solos. They do this because they and not you can hear a mix over the mains “out front”. ... [[Mixing Yourself|full article]]

With today's modern compact sound systems, you are probably controlling your sound from the stage. You are not relying on someone else to make you sound great. It's your responsibility. Using the L1 systems as designed, you can hear yourself better than with conventional PA gear.

Using a typical [[Triple Amplification System|triple amplification system]], a professional Front-Of-House engineer rides vocals, varies the level of horn sections, and rides (and often misses) lead solos. They do this because they and not you can hear a mix over the mains “out front”. ... [[Mixing Yourself|full article]]

=== Microphone Technique ===

[[Image:Microphones.gif|Several Vocal Microphone|right]]

==== Setting the Level ====

"Sing as loud as you're going to sing with your lips touching the windscreen and adjust the trim so that the LED just flickers RED. Remember that when you want to be your loudest vocally, you're lips should be touching the windscreen. You can always "work" the mic by backing away from it to lower volume but remember that when you need to be loudest, you're kissing that windscreen. This technique is true for ANY live amplification system, not just ours~~. Please stay in touch with us here and let us know how you, er, well, make out~~." -- Ken-at-Bose

"Sing as loud as you're going to sing with your lips touching the windscreen and adjust the trim so that the LED just flickers RED. Remember that when you want to be your loudest vocally, you're lips should be touching the windscreen. You can always "work" the mic by backing away from it to lower volume but remember that when you need to be loudest, you're kissing that windscreen. This technique is true for ANY live amplification system, not just ours." -- Ken-at-Bose

==== Singing ====

You will probably find that you hear yourself better with this system than in other live music situations. If you are new to the experience, you may want to back off from the microphone. Try this instead. Get up closer to the mic. Relax and get used to hearing yourself. You will find it is easier to sing when you can hear.

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==== Microphone Feedback (squeal) ====

~~[[Image:MicGoodBad.gif|Microphone positioning on a stand|right]]~~

* Use close mic technique "eat the mic"

* ~~Point the mic above the Cylindrical Radiator® and slightly to the left or right of it~~

* Avoid leaving the mic pointed in the general direction of the {{L1}} with nothing in between.

* Practice close mic technique "eat the mic"

* If you are practicing in a small room (smaller than a performance space), you may find the system is prone to feedback because of the wide sound dispersion and reflections from the walls. This should be alleviated when you set up in a larger room.

* Avoid leaving the mic pointed in the general direction of the ~~Cylindrical Radiator®~~ with nothing in between.

* Read more about [[Feedback]]

* ~~Check the gain staging.~~ If you ~~have~~ the ~~input sensitivity set too high, it can be difficult~~ to ~~avoid~~ feedback.

* Use the ~~remote to turn down~~ the ~~highs~~ a ~~little bit~~.

* ~~Try presets #03 or #04 (High Gain Bright, High Gain Normal)~~

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+== Overview==
+Performing with an L1 Pro is different from using a conventional PA. You hear yourself in the same sound field as the audience, without monitors, and in the context of the room. This changes how you set levels, blend with other musicians, and work the microphone. The sections below explain how to take advantage of this approach so you can perform confidently and get the most from the system.
 == Performing ==
 === Hearing yourself ===
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 How does it sound? - It may seem unusual for a few minutes because you are hearing yourself in much the same way the audience is hearing you. This is a big difference because you will be hearing yourself in the context of the room instead of out of context in the monitor. ... [[Hearing Yourself|full article]]
-=== Mixing Yourself In Ensemble ===
+=== Mixing Yourself In A Group ===
-Using a typical [[Triple Amplification System|triple amplification system]], a professional Front-Of-House engineer rides vocals, varies the level of horn sections and rides (and often misses) lead solos. They do this because they and not you can hear a mix over the mains “out front”.  ... [[Mixing Yourself|full article]]
+With today's modern compact sound systems, you are probably controlling your sound from the stage. You are not relying on someone else to make you sound great. It's your responsibility. Using the L1 systems as designed, you can hear yourself better than with conventional PA gear.
+Using a typical [[Triple Amplification System|triple amplification system]], a professional Front-Of-House engineer rides vocals, varies the level of horn sections, and rides (and often misses) lead solos. They do this because they and not you can hear a mix over the mains “out front”.  ... [[Mixing Yourself|full article]]
 === Microphone Technique ===
 [[Image:Microphones.gif|Several Vocal Microphone|right]]
 ==== Setting the Level ====
-"Sing as loud as you're going to sing with your lips touching the windscreen and adjust the trim so that the LED just flickers RED. Remember that when you want to be your loudest vocally, you're lips should be touching the windscreen. You can always "work" the mic by backing away from it to lower volume but remember that when you need to be loudest, you're kissing that windscreen. This technique is true for ANY live amplification system, not just ours. Please stay in touch with us here and let us know how you, er, well, make out." -- Ken-at-Bose
+"Sing as loud as you're going to sing with your lips touching the windscreen and adjust the trim so that the LED just flickers RED. Remember that when you want to be your loudest vocally, you're lips should be touching the windscreen. You can always "work" the mic by backing away from it to lower volume but remember that when you need to be loudest, you're kissing that windscreen. This technique is true for ANY live amplification system, not just ours." -- Ken-at-Bose
+==== Singing ====
 You will probably find that you hear yourself better with this system than in other live music situations. If you are new to the experience, you may want to back off from the microphone. Try this instead. Get up closer to the mic. Relax and get used to hearing yourself. You will find it is easier to sing when you can hear.
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 ==== Microphone Feedback (squeal) ====
-[[Image:MicGoodBad.gif|Microphone positioning on a stand|right]]
+* Use close mic technique "eat the mic"
-* Point the mic above the Cylindrical Radiator® and slightly to the left or right of it
+* Avoid leaving the mic pointed in the general direction of the {{L1}} with nothing in between.
-* Practice close mic technique "eat the mic"
+* If you are practicing in a small room (smaller than a performance space), you may find the system is prone to feedback because of the wide sound dispersion and reflections from the walls.  This should be alleviated when you set up in a larger room.
-* Avoid leaving the mic pointed in the general direction of the Cylindrical Radiator® with nothing in between.
+* Read more about [[Feedback]]
-* Check the gain staging. If you have the input sensitivity set too high, it can be difficult to avoid feedback.
-* Use the remote to turn down the highs a little bit.
-* Try presets #03 or #04 (High Gain Bright, High Gain Normal)
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 [[Category:Performing]]