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|RightBody = This is a review of several vocal microphones to be used with the Bose {{L1}} Portable PA Products. <br>This article is applicable to all {{L1}} and L1 Pro models.

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== Introduction ==

We examine several vocal microphones for:

* Suitability with the Bose {{L1 nl}} Portable PA systems

* Performing in front of the {{L1}} as intended by the engineers at Bose

* Singing with the close microphone technique using ToneMatch Presets where available

== The Lineup ==

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== Quick Notes ==

I used the Sony C48 and the Microtech Geffel UMT 70S for baseline reference. These large-diaphragm condenser microphones with switchable patterns; Omni, cardioid, hyper-cardioid, and figure 8. When I had a Neumann U87, the Microtech Geffel sounded very similar. It is rumoured that they use the same capsule.

I would not recommend these for frequent live, on-the-road applications because they are ~~probably~~ better suited for recording given their value and relatively fragile nature. Neither is particularly suited for hand-held use. However, if you don't mind treating them with care, I would use ~~either of~~ these for an ensemble where you want to use a single microphone. Here, the switchable pattern (omnidirectional) might do very well.

I would not recommend these for frequent live, on-the-road applications because they are better suited for recording given their value and relatively fragile nature. Neither is particularly suited for hand-held use. However, if you don't mind treating them with care, I would use these for an ensemble where you want to use a single microphone. Here, the switchable pattern (omnidirectional) might do very well.

I have used the AKG C535 and Beyerdynamic M88 for many years, and they are old friends. So I included them in my testing to help me to "listen" to the others.

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+== Introduction ==
+We examine several vocal microphones for:
+* Suitability with the Bose {{L1 nl}} Portable PA systems
+* Performing in front of the {{L1}} as intended by the engineers at Bose
+* Singing with the close microphone technique using ToneMatch Presets where available
 == The Lineup ==
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 == Quick Notes ==
 I used the Sony C48 and the Microtech Geffel UMT 70S for baseline reference. These large-diaphragm condenser microphones with switchable patterns; Omni, cardioid, hyper-cardioid, and figure 8. When I had a Neumann U87, the Microtech Geffel sounded very similar. It is rumoured that they use the same capsule.
-I would not recommend these for frequent live, on-the-road applications because they are probably better suited for recording given their value and relatively fragile nature. Neither is particularly suited for hand-held use. However, if you don't mind treating them with care, I would use either of these for an ensemble where you want to use a single microphone. Here, the switchable pattern (omnidirectional) might do very well.
+I would not recommend these for frequent live, on-the-road applications because they are better suited for recording given their value and relatively fragile nature. Neither is particularly suited for hand-held use. However, if you don't mind treating them with care, I would use these for an ensemble where you want to use a single microphone. Here, the switchable pattern (omnidirectional) might do very well.
 I have used the AKG C535 and Beyerdynamic M88 for many years, and they are old friends. So I included them in my testing to help me to "listen" to the others.