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'''<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.

The {{Model II}} & {{T1}} make an excellent alternate monitoring system for the 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

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 levels. Multiple monitoring systems are typical in most all 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]

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 microphones in the room.

The L1'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. It's even spread, when it does leak into mics tends to give the recording a fuller *room sound* without the *honk* of a typical floor type monitor.

As a *remote live recording* sound system the {{L1 no link}} really 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.

As a *remote live recording* sound system the {{L1 no link}} really 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. An L1, a T1, a laptop, and a firewire or other digital in/out recording interface, and you are ready to roll. They days of washing machine size recorders, mixing consoles, and large wall mount monitor speakers are over...thankfully.

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.

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

During tracking we used the Project's individual outputs for vocal, acoustic guitar, bass, and [[PorchBoard Floor Bass]] into T1® channels 1 through 3. We used Bose preset EQ for the vocal and acoustic guitar channels, (none needed for bass &

During tracking we used the Project's individual outputs for vocal, acoustic guitar, bass, and [[PorchBoard Floor Bass]] into T1® channels 1 through 3. We used Bose preset EQ for the vocal and acoustic guitar channels, (none needed for bass & 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.

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 no link}}. After remixing everything in the studio later with my studio monitors, I found

Set up was quick, simple, and required very little space in the room. 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 no link}} mix! It sounded much more like what we hear in the room as we recorded.

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 '''<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.
+The {{Model II}} & {{T1}} make an excellent alternate monitoring system for the 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
+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 levels.  Multiple monitoring systems are typical in most all 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]
-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 microphones in the room.
+The L1'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.  It's even spread, when it does leak into mics tends to give the recording a fuller *room sound* without the *honk* of a typical floor type monitor.
-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.
+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.  An L1, a T1, a laptop, and a firewire or other digital in/out recording interface, and you are ready to roll.  They days of washing machine size recorders, mixing consoles, and large wall mount monitor speakers are over...thankfully.
 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.
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 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.
-During tracking we used the Project's individual outputs for vocal, acoustic guitar, bass, and [[PorchBoard Floor Bass]] into T1<sup>®</sup> channels 1 through 3.  We used Bose preset EQ for the vocal and acoustic guitar channels, (none needed for bass &
+During tracking we used the Project's individual outputs for vocal, acoustic guitar, bass, and [[PorchBoard Floor Bass]] into T1<sup>®</sup> channels 1 through 3.  We used Bose preset EQ for the vocal and acoustic guitar channels, (none needed for bass & 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.
-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 no link}}.  After remixing everything in the studio later with my studio monitors, I found
+Set up was quick, simple, and required very little space in the room.  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 no link}} mix!  It sounded much more like what we hear in the room as we recorded.