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The {{Model II}}, {{T1}}, and the modern home recording studio.

'''<big>The {{Model II}}, {{T1}}, and the modern home recording studio</big>'''

The {{Model II}} & {{T1}} make an excellent alternate monitoring system for multi-track recording studio, and particularly, for live recording.

I have been using the {{Classic}} since 2004 and the {{Model II}} since it came out. Either {{L1 no link}}'s flat response is perfect for checking overall instrument tone and balance, especially the reverb balance. Multiple monitoring systems are typical in

studios, and the {{L1 no link}} is a fine cross reference tool, when used in conjunction with other [http://www.mackie.com/products/hrmk2series nearfield monitors]~~</a>~~

studios, and the {{L1 no link}} is a fine cross reference tool, when used in conjunction with other [http://www.mackie.com/products/hrmk2series nearfield monitors]

It's use in the studio as a PA monitor during tracking and dubbing sessions is also substantial. The {{L1 no link}} frees us from fatigue inducing headphones, and it's smooth response at low volumes does not leak unwanted (boomy or shrill) frequencies into open ~~mics~~ in the room.

It's use in the studio as a PA monitor during tracking and dubbing sessions is also substantial. The {{L1 no link}} frees us from fatigue inducing headphones, and it's smooth response at low volumes does not leak unwanted (boomy or shrill) frequencies into open microphones in the room.

As a *remote live recording* sound system the {{L1 no link}} <i>really</i> shines! Easily portable, sets up in a small space, and is the live PA and playback/dubbing monitor all in one. The {{T1}} expands greatly on it's usefulness.

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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.

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

Setting up the {{L1 no link}} and other gear near a corner of the room, I used the single rack space 8-in/8-out [http://www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=43 Presonus Firewire Project] *mixer* for my six microphone inputs. Those signals ran though the Firewire cable into a laptop recording on six individual tracks.

The Presonus has 10 assignable outputs of which two were the main output monitor running into the T1<sup>®</sup> channels 4/5, which we used for playback of the completed songs.

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PorchBoard). This gave a great sound in the room, and allowed us to concentrate on the music and the mix without a thought about the recording. Quite a nice freedom.

Set up is amazingly simple and require very little space in the room. Way less than a typical recording setup. At the end of the day I made quick mixes using the L1. After remixing everything in the studio later with my studio monitors, I found

Set up is amazingly simple and require very little space in the room. Way less than a typical recording setup. At the end of the day I made quick mixes using the {{L1 no link}}. After remixing everything in the studio later with my studio monitors, I found

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 no link}} mix! It sounded much more like what we hear in the room as we recorded.

Click [http://www.studio9music.com/studio9/music/BurrAndTheBoys BurrAndTheBoys] for a look at some set up pictures and audio clips of the {{L1 no link}}'s rough mix, as well as an example of the *remix*.

Between the {{L1 no link}}, the {{T1}}, 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.

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-The {{Model II}}, {{T1}}, and the modern home recording studio.
+'''<big>The {{Model II}}, {{T1}}, and the modern home recording studio</big>'''
 The {{Model II}} & {{T1}} make an excellent alternate monitoring system for multi-track recording studio, and particularly, for live recording.
 I have been using the {{Classic}} since 2004 and the {{Model II}} since it came out. Either {{L1 no link}}'s flat response is perfect for checking overall instrument tone and balance, especially the reverb balance.  Multiple monitoring systems are typical in
-studios, and the {{L1 no link}} is a fine cross reference tool, when used in conjunction with other [http://www.mackie.com/products/hrmk2series nearfield monitors]</a>
+studios, and the {{L1 no link}} is a fine cross reference tool, when used in conjunction with other [http://www.mackie.com/products/hrmk2series nearfield monitors]
-It's use in the studio as a PA monitor during tracking and dubbing sessions is also substantial.  The {{L1 no link}} frees us from fatigue inducing headphones, and it's smooth response at low volumes does not leak unwanted (boomy or shrill) frequencies into open mics in the room.
+It's use in the studio as a PA monitor during tracking and dubbing sessions is also substantial.  The {{L1 no link}} frees us from fatigue inducing headphones, and it's smooth response at low volumes does not leak unwanted (boomy or shrill) frequencies into open microphones in the room.
 As a *remote live recording* sound system the {{L1 no link}} <i>really</i> shines!  Easily portable, sets up in a small space, and is the live PA and playback/dubbing monitor all in one.  The {{T1}} expands greatly on it's usefulness.
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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.
-Setting up the L1 and other gear near a corner of the room, I used the single rack space 8-in/8-out [http://www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=43 Presonus Firewire Project] *mixer* for my six mic inputs.  Those signals ran though the Firewire cable into a laptop recording on six individual tracks.
+Setting up the {{L1 no link}} and other gear near a corner of the room, I used the single rack space 8-in/8-out [http://www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=43 Presonus Firewire Project] *mixer* for my six microphone inputs.  Those signals ran though the Firewire cable into a laptop recording on six individual tracks.
 The Presonus has 10 assignable outputs of which two were the main output monitor running into the T1<sup>®</sup> channels 4/5, which we used for playback of the completed songs.
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 PorchBoard).  This gave a great sound in the room, and allowed us to concentrate on the music and the mix without a thought about the recording.  Quite a nice freedom.
-Set up is amazingly simple and require very little space in the room.  Way less than a typical recording setup.  At the end of the day I made quick mixes using the L1.  After remixing everything in the studio later with my studio monitors, I found
+Set up is amazingly simple and require very little space in the room.  Way less than a typical recording setup.  At the end of the day I made quick mixes using the {{L1 no link}}.  After remixing everything in the studio later with my studio monitors, I found
-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 no link}} mix!  It sounded much more like what we hear in the room as we recorded.
 Click [http://www.studio9music.com/studio9/music/BurrAndTheBoys BurrAndTheBoys] for a look at some set up pictures and audio clips of the {{L1 no link}}'s rough mix, as well as an example of the *remix*.
 Between the {{L1 no link}}, the {{T1}}, 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.