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[[File:L1 Pro32 100x227.jpg|right]]I am writing as a singer/songwriter-electric guitarist playing solo and in bands. My views on the new L1 Pro line are different when considering other applications. Spoiler alert: I chose the L1 Pro32 with Sub1. The rest of this article is about why. | [[File:L1 Pro32 100x227.jpg|right]]I am writing as a singer/songwriter-electric guitarist playing solo and in bands. My views on the new L1 Pro line are different when considering other applications. Spoiler alert: I chose the L1 Pro32 with Sub1. The rest of this article is about why. | ||
Given that any L1 model will sound great with 180-degree horizontal dispersion, my major considerations are '''portability''', '''coverage''', and '''stage volume vs. projection'''. For | Given that any L1 model will sound great with 180-degree horizontal dispersion, my major considerations are '''portability''', '''coverage''', and '''stage volume vs. projection'''. | ||
For '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Portability|Portability]]''', I'm concerned about the size and weight of the heaviest component. | |||
For '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Coverage|Coverage]]''', I am thinking about vertical dispersion. The concern is if the audience will be above or below the stage area. | |||
For '''[[{{PAGENAME}}##Stage_Volume_and_Projection|Stage Volume and Projection]]''', I want to reach the greatest number of people, while performing with the L1 behind me. For that to work, the stage volume must be reasonable. Longer arrays do this best. | |||
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== Portability == | == Portability == | ||
Looking at what it takes to haul these around, the L1 PRO32 with Sub1 strikes the right balance for me. | Looking at what it takes to haul these around, the L1 PRO32 with Sub1 strikes the right balance for me. I'm concerned about the size and weight of the heaviest component. With the L1 Pro32 with Sub1, that's the Sub1 at 35 pounds, 5 pounds more than the L1 Pro8, and 15 pounds less than the Sub2. | ||
[[File:L1 Pro Performance vs Portability 32S1.jpg]] | [[File:L1 Pro Performance vs Portability 32S1.jpg]] | ||
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== Coverage == | == Coverage == | ||
There's no one-size-fits-all solution here however, the L1 Pro32 with a Sub1 subwoofer will meet my needs most of the time. The L1 Pro32 has the same vertical dispersion as the L1 Model II I've been using since 2007. I prefer the straight shape 0-degree vertical dispersion. I get great control because there is very little sound going up toward the ceiling contributing to unwanted reverberation. Of course, that doesn't serve me well when the audience is above me. | There's no one-size-fits-all solution here however, the L1 Pro32 with a Sub1 subwoofer will meet my needs most of the time. The L1 Pro32 has the same vertical dispersion as the L1 Model II I've been using since 2007. | ||
I prefer the straight shape 0-degree vertical dispersion. I get great control because there is very little sound going up toward the ceiling contributing to unwanted reverberation. Of course, that doesn't serve me well when the audience is above me. | |||
The concern is if the audience will be above or below the stage area you'll have to consider the L1 Pro8, L1 Pro16, or {{F1}}. | |||
[[File:L1 Pro Vertical Coverage 32s1.jpg]] | [[File:L1 Pro Vertical Coverage 32s1.jpg]] | ||