Bose L1 Compact - Dick Tater & The Tots - Don't Be Cruel

Example of the new Bose L1 "Compact" Line array system in use by a band with other, full-sized L1 systems. In this case guitarist is using a Classic L1, the bassist (and kick drum) using the newer Model II, and the drummer's vocal mic into the Compact.

Bose specs say the Compact volume level diminishes more quickly than the full sized systems, and are intended for the solo performer. So we are pushing the Compact to see what it can do, and were pleasantly surprised at it's ability to keep up pretty well. My vocal part is almost as loud as usual, especially considering the video cam is about 60' out in the audience and way off to the side of the band.

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Music

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• Bose L1 Compact
• L1 compact
• Rick Dennis
• John Thurman
• Dick Tater
• PeterVred

[MalusCarmen]

Awesome band name!

[PeterVred]

@MalusCarmen Yes it is, next to Stroller Goat!

[rskibo]

How does the L1 do with a condenser mic? I play in a bluegrass band and was wondering how it would do with all the instruments gather round the mic?

[PeterVred]

@rskibo @rskibo There are lots of discussions in the Bose L1 forum about bluegrass applications. It can work well. Do a search there for "bluegrass, one mic". In your case, the L1 has to go "beside" the band, on one side or the other, or two systems. It's not the best scenario, as the band doesn't hear it so much, but then again, that's what you are used to hearing.

[JEFFFAIRCHILD]

Hi, I'm thinking of purchasing the compact. I have a band and need something for the house for rehershal for the singers. I also will use it for a couple of gigs a month for 60 or so people for Elvis parties. Do you think the compact is what I'm looking for?

[PeterVred]

@JEFFFAIRCHILD It could be. The Compact is clean and clear but is not all that loud at a distance. If the "Elvis" audience is attentive and not loud and rowdy, and the room is not too large it would work. Personally, I'd prefer the Model II w/Tonematch mixer. That would cover all the bases. It is costly though. Buy from Bose.com, get 45 day trial, full refund if not happy, can't beat that. -P

[MalusCarmen]

And great playing guys, you all play and sound great!

[PeterVred]

@tobytarby If you play too loud, and have to turn up the vocal mics too much, it will feedback.  With L1s array speakers though, the sound travels further than speaker on a stick, so you don't need to be as loud as you are used to being. Unless you just prefer getting blasted! :)

[tobytarby]

GREAT SOUND,,SO IF ITS SET UP BE HIND YOU ,,,WHAT ABOUT FEED BACK FROM THE MICS?

[PeterVred]

@UncleJoey12 What I love most about the L1, is that you are "in-the-mix", it's not like being behind a pair of Speakers on a stick, and floor monitors. Two L1s for a duo is even better, for that, you could go with two Model Is. The sound on stage and imaging to the audience improves with added systems. Where are you, I might have Bose L1 friend near you who can help out.