L1® for Studio Monitoring: Difference between revisions
New page: The L1 Model II, T1 Tonematch, and the modern home recording studio. The L1 Model II & T1 Tonematch make an excellent alternate monitoring system for multi-track recording studio, and pa... |
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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 | 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] | ||
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 | 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. | ||
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 | 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. | ||