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I have been using the Classic since 2004 and the Model II since it came out. Either L1's flat response is perfect for  
I have been using the Classic since 2004 and the Model II since it came out. Either L1's flat response is perfect for  
checking overall instrument tone and balance, especially the reverb balance.  Multiple monitoring systems are typical in  
checking overall instrument tone and balance, especially the reverb balance.  Multiple monitoring systems are typical in  
studios, and the L1 is a fine cross reference tool, when used in conjunction with other <a
studios, and the L1 is a fine cross reference tool, when used in conjunction with other [url=http://www.mackie.com/products/hrmk2series/]nearfield monitors.[/url]
hfef=http://www.mackie.com/products/hrmk2series/>nearfield monitors.</a>


It's use in the studio as a PA monitor during tracking and dubbing sessions is also substantial.  The L1 frees us from  
It's use in the studio as a PA monitor during tracking and dubbing sessions is also substantial.  The L1 frees us from  
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Here is an example of a recent set up that I used for recording a 4 piece band on location, in a small living room.
Here is an example of a recent set up that I used for recording a 4 piece band on location, in a small living room.


Setting up the L1 and other gear near a corner of the room, I used the single rack space 8-in/8-out <a
Setting up the L1 and other gear near a corner of the room, I used the single rack space 8-in/8-out [url=http://www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=43]Presonus Firewire Project[/url] *mixer* for my six mic inputs.   
href=http://www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=43>Presonus Firewire Project</a> *mixer* for my six mic inputs.   
Those signals ran though the Firewire cable into a laptop recording on six individual tracks.   
Those signals ran though the Firewire cable into a laptop recording on six individual tracks.   


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that I much preferred the L1 mix!  It sounded much more like what we hear in the room as we recorded.
that I much preferred the L1 mix!  It sounded much more like what we hear in the room as we recorded.


Click <a href=http://www.studio9music.com/studio9/music/BurrAndTheBoys>here</a> for a look at some set up pictures and audio  
Click [url=http://www.studio9music.com/studio9/music/BurrAndTheBoys]here[/url] for a look at some set up pictures and audio  
clips of the L1's rough mix, as well as an example of the *remix*.
clips of the L1's rough mix, as well as an example of the *remix*.


Between the L1, the T1 Tonematch, and the Presonus Project, my recording setup has been reduced in size, weight, and number  
Between the L1, the T1 Tonematch, and the Presonus Project, my recording setup has been reduced in size, weight, and number  
of components, and at the same time increased productivity, efficiency, and quality.
of components, and at the same time increased productivity, efficiency, and quality.