Stereo Mixer to Mono L1®: Difference between revisions

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===Using a stereo mixer with an {{L1}}===
===Using a stereo mixer with an {{L1}}===


General principles for connecting a stereo mixer to the mono input  on your {{L1}}.  
;General principles for connecting a stereo mixer to the mono input  on your {{L1}}.  


[[Image:Mackie1202VLZ4.png|250px|Stereo Mixer]]
[[Image:Mackie1202VLZ4.png|250px|Stereo Mixer]]


The inputs on the  {{Model 1S}}, {{Model II}}, and the [[L1%C2%AE_Compact#Channel_2|Compact Channel 2]] ¼ inch jack are MONO. Check to see if your mixer has a MONO output. If it does, then use that. If not... For best results do '''NOT''' use any kind of Y-adapter to connect stereo outputs from a mixer to a mono input on an {{L1}}. See [[Why_Not_Wye|Why Not Wye]] for details.
The inputs on the  {{Model 1S}}, {{Model II}}, and the [[L1%C2%AE_Compact#Channel_2|Compact Channel 2]] ¼ inch jack are MONO. Check to see if your mixer has a MONO output. If it does, then use that.  
 
If your mixer does not have a mono output pan all your inputs to one side (e.g. LEFT) and take the LEFT output and connect that to your {{L1}}.
 
For best results do '''NOT''' use any kind of Y-adapter to connect stereo outputs from a mixer to a mono input on an {{L1}}. See [[Why_Not_Wye|Why Not Wye]] for details.


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If you have questions or comments about this article please post a note in the [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/frm/f/3976055944 Bose Forum - Technical Questions].