L1® Unofficial Performers' Guide: Difference between revisions

Microphone Feedback (squeal): added illustration for mic position on a stand
cleaned up the wording ... Master volume --> Master Level for example
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* Use the Remote to turn down the lows a little bit. This will tend to clean up the mix overall even if you are not experiencing feedback.  
* Use the Remote to turn down the lows a little bit. This will tend to clean up the mix overall even if you are not experiencing feedback.  
* Try preset #44 or #85 (Sound Hole Notch)
* Try preset #44 or #85 (Sound Hole Notch)
Leaving the stage: Always turn down the Master Volume on the Remote.
Leaving the stage: Always turn down the R1 Remote Control Master Level.


== The Remote ==
== The Remote ==
[[Image:Remote150.gif|R1 Remote Controller|right]]  
[[Image:Remote150.gif|R1 Remote Controller|right]]  
=== Why is volume control in front of me? ===
=== Why is the Volume Control in front of '''me'''? ===
Where is the sound-guy?  
Where is the sound-guy?  
   
   
The Remote gives you the final say about how you will sound in performance.  The System once set properly is very stable and does not require a lot of real time tweaking. It is there for you to use if you want, but it does not have to distract you from doing the show.  
The R1 Remote gives you the final say about how you will sound in performance.  The System once set properly is very stable and does not require a lot of real time tweaking. It is there for you to use if you want, but it does not have to distract you from doing the show.  


=== What are all these knobs ===
=== What are all these knobs ===
and what will they do for me?  
and what will they do for me?  


Find the Master Volume (ringed in red). This is your main control for all the sound coming out of the System. It is the control in the center near the bottom of the Remote.You will want to turn it down when you are not actively using the System.  
Find the Master Level (ringed in red - center bottom of the R1 Remote). This is your main control for all the sound coming out of the System. You will want to turn it down when you are not actively using the System.  
Use Channel 1 and 2 Level controls (just above the Master) to work out the balance between the two channels.  
Use Channel 1 and 2 Level controls (just above the Master) to work out the balance between the two channels.  


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== Stage Volume ==
== Stage Volume ==


You and your audience are going to be hearing your performance in a new way. It is counterintuitve but to be heard and understood you will probably run your stage at a lower volume than you have with other gear.
You and your audience are going to be hearing your performance in a new way. To be heard and understood you will probably run your stage at a lower volume than you have with other equipment.  


== Getting Ready ==
== Getting Ready ==