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<big>'''Gain Staging'''</big> | <big>'''Gain Staging'''</big> | ||
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For Vocal Microphones try this short video tutorial. | For Vocal Microphones try this short video tutorial. | ||
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{{Get Plugged In Microphone}} | {{Get Plugged In Microphone}} | ||
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== Ken-at-Bose == | --> | ||
== L1 Pro /S1 Pro(+) / Model II / Compact / F1 == | |||
=== All models except the ToneMatch Mixers === | |||
On the [[L1 Pro]], S1 Pro(+), {{Model II}}, the {{Compact}}, and the {{F1}}, Volume (Compact/F1), these controls are actually trim controls. The L1 Model II/L1 Model 1S have a trim control. | |||
There is no master volume control later in the signal chain. The amps are running at full output. '''There is no need to "add a little extra" for headroom'''. If you do, you are unnecessarily amplifying noise (e.g. audible hiss/hum) during quiet moments and raising the likelihood of distortion when you get loud. | |||
=== Setting the levels === | |||
For the [[L1 Pro]], run the source at the highest output and set the volume so you see solid green and occasional flickers of red. | |||
For the L1 Model II, run the source at the highest output and set the trim so that you see solid green and occasional flickers of yellow. | |||
For the L1 Compact, run the source at the highest output and set the volume so that you see solid green, and no red. | |||
For the F1 Model 812 or F1 Subwoofer, run the source at the highest output and set the volume so that you see solid green, and no red. | |||
== Gain Staging Notes from the Bose Team == | |||
=== Ken-at-Bose === | |||
{{Model I icon}} {{Classic icon}} | {{Model I icon}} {{Classic icon}} | ||
[[Image:THELinemenLibrary---004.jpg|200px|right|Tony Sarno of THE Linemen eats the mic]] | [[Image:THELinemenLibrary---004.jpg|200px|right|Tony Sarno of THE Linemen eats the mic]] | ||
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This technique is true for ANY live amplification system, not just ours. | This technique is true for ANY live amplification system, not just ours. | ||
== Bill-at-Bose == | === Bill-at-Bose === | ||
{{T1 icon}} {{Model II icon}} | {{T1 icon}} {{Model II icon}} | ||
Bill-at-Bose <ref>[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums?a=tpc&f=7521050644&m=9821050644&r=7191052284#7191052284 Bill-at-Bose Talks about Gain Staging in the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards]</ref> talks about setting the gain on a {{T1}}. | Bill-at-Bose <ref>[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums?a=tpc&f=7521050644&m=9821050644&r=7191052284#7191052284 Bill-at-Bose Talks about Gain Staging in the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards]</ref> talks about setting the gain on a {{T1}}. | ||
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A really helpful feature on the T1 is to go to the Prefs/Output Level menu, and see where you are relative to maximum output. | A really helpful feature on the T1 is to go to the Prefs/Output Level menu, and see where you are relative to maximum output. | ||
=== Bose FAQs Classic / Model I === | |||
== Bose FAQs == | |||
This is an excerpt from the Bose FAQs<ref>[http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/musicians/support/product_faqs.jsp&ck=0#question32 What is the proper method for setting the gain on the PS1 Power Stand?]</ref> | This is an excerpt from the Bose FAQs<ref>[http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/musicians/support/product_faqs.jsp&ck=0#question32 What is the proper method for setting the gain on the PS1 Power Stand?]</ref> | ||
There are three gain settings for the primary channels (1 and 2) and two gain settings for the secondary channels (3 and 4). | There are three gain settings for the primary channels (1 and 2) and two gain settings for the secondary channels (3 and 4). | ||
=== Channels 1 or 2 === | ==== Channels 1 or 2 ==== | ||
To set the gain for the primary channels (1 or 2): | To set the gain for the primary channels (1 or 2): | ||
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# Lastly, the R1 Remote Control MASTER knob is the last stage of gain. This knob gives you control over all 4 channels of the PS1 Power Stand. | # Lastly, the R1 Remote Control MASTER knob is the last stage of gain. This knob gives you control over all 4 channels of the PS1 Power Stand. | ||
=== Channels 3 or 4 === | ==== Channels 3 or 4 ==== | ||
To set the gain for the secondary channels (3 or 4): | To set the gain for the secondary channels (3 or 4): | ||
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# As above, the R1 Remote Control MASTER knob is the last stage of gain. This knob gives you control over all 4 channels of the PS1 Power Stand. | # As above, the R1 Remote Control MASTER knob is the last stage of gain. This knob gives you control over all 4 channels of the PS1 Power Stand. | ||
=== Chuck-at-Bose === | |||
{{:Gain Staging/Chuck-at-Bose}} | |||
== Owners Talk about Gain Staging == | == Owners Talk about Gain Staging == | ||
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== Gain Staging with a Mixer == | == Gain Staging with a Mixer == | ||