I am trying to figure out which Bose speaker that I can use to add to my L1 Model II. I need a second speaker to spread the sound out to other areas of the event space we have. Thanks.
More info would help, a rough floor plan and anticipated/usual audience numbers?
Not strictly a complete bose solution but we have an L1 MII near the DJ booth, with 4 other L1's MII's connected via an Alto Stealth kit connected to the Master out on the Tonematch sending a stereo signal. Pretty sure an audiophile will frown at this but it serves us well. We do sometimes add a smaller L1 compact instead of the L1 MII's if its just background we need.
TubbyMav posted:Not strictly a complete bose solution but we have an L1 MII near the DJ booth, with 4 other L1's MII's connected via an Alto Stealth kit connected to the Master out on the Tonematch sending a stereo signal. Pretty sure an audiophile will frown at this but it serves us well. We do sometimes add a smaller L1 compact instead of the L1 MII's if its just background we need.
The issue will be if the primary L1 can be heard from close to the satellite L1s the usual procedure would be to delay the satellites but you need to have the gear to do so (digital mixer or separate delay units with a channel for each satellite speaker).
Hi, mmcvey1.
mmcvey1 posted:I am trying to figure out which Bose speaker that I can use to add to my L1 Model II. I need a second speaker to spread the sound out to other areas of the event space we have. Thanks.
What mixer or sound source are you using to provide the signal to the L1 Model II?
How large are the other areas of the event space? How many different areas are there? Will you have easy access to AC power available in the other areas?
Thanks,
ST
I am using the Tone Engine that came with the Model II. My sound sources are usually an iPad, a computer, or microphones. The space used the most is about 1600 sq ft. The second space is about 2000 sq ft. and the third space is about 3600 sq ft. Yes I have access to AC power in these areas.
Hi, mmcvey1.
Thanks for the additional information.
mmcvey1 posted:I am using the Tone Engine that came with the Model II.
That's probably a T1. You are probably using the ToneMatch port for the L1 Model II.
That means you can use the T1 Main output to send a signal to remote loudspeakers. That signal is identical to what is going to the L1. If you use a wireless system, you probably only need one extra output (the Main output) for the transmitter. Each extra speaker will require a receiver.
If you use a wired system, then you will probably need a second output. You can use the T1 Aux output. Note, there's no reverb on the Aux output.
Here are some notes
T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine Aux Output
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My sound sources are usually an iPad, a computer, or microphones.
OK. Is this a live music performance? If not, please tell us about what you'll be doing.
The space used the most is about 1600 sq ft. The second space is about 2000 sq ft. and the third space is about 3600 sq ft. Yes I have access to AC power in these areas.
If you use the L1 in the 1600 sq ft space then for
2000 sq ft - you can use an L1 Compact or L1 Model 1S or L1 Model II
3600 sq ft - you can use another L1 Model II
This depends on the level of background noise in the other spaces.
Do you have a wireless system? If not, that's okay. You can use balanced cables* for connections up to several hundred feet. Balanced cables to connect all the systems I mentioned above will have 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve plugs at both ends.
Here's an example.
Questions?
ST
TRS cables are non-latching which are not ideal for long runs but are, electrically, identical to professional XLR terminated cables.
Hi, mmcvey1.
No need for concern about the comment below.
Sam Spoons posted:TRS cables are non-latching which are not ideal for long runs but are, electrically, identical to professional XLR terminated cables.
All the Bose products I mentioned in my previous post (L1 Compact or L1 Model 1S or L1 Model II) have 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jack inputs. They do not have XLR line-level inputs.
You can use balanced cables for connections up to several hundred feet. Balanced cables to connect all the systems I mentioned above will have 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve plugs at both ends.
Here's an example.
ST
Ah, apologies ST ~I had assumed that, like my S1 the L1 series would employ XLR connectors