From what I’ve read, I know the L1s don’t really sound like they are exactly MADE for this purpose, but I’m trying to find a solution to a problem… (sorry in advance for the long post)…
I have a Yamaha Disklavier that I recently purchased. I have a Mackie 12 channel mixer available if need be. I also have a vocal processor and a general effects processor as well. The Disklavier has a mono mike/line 1/4" input as well as RCA input and output. Mike is a Shure Beta 58.
The problem I am having is that the speakers on the Disklavier point down from under the piano. The floor is carpeted and absorbs much of the sound. When I am playing accoustic, I can barely hear myself singing. When I play in digital piano mode, I can hear myself, but the volume just isn’t there. I think that the problem is that the Yamaha-provided speakers just don’t have the horsepower, plus they are pointed straight down. If I turn them up to a more pleasing level, I get significant distortion of the sound (probably clipping and perhaps too much low-end for the tiny woofers).
I have been thinking about getting a separate set of monitor speakers to power the digital piano and vocals. Being a long-time Bose fan, I thought that you might have a solution for me. I want something that is attractive, small, yet powerful enough. I don’t anticipate using them to play publicly, just in my piano room, which is about 26’x14’.
I am considering a pair of L1 Compacts since the piano is stereo (have seen some of the posts about problems with stereo keyboards going into a single mono L1 Compact). For them to fit in the room, they would have to be placed side-by-side about 8 feet apart. The could be placed at the end of the piano pointing at an angle that points out into the room, but would also be about 8-10 feet in front of me. From what I have read, I’m not worried about feedback from the mike.
I would be interested in any thoughts or input…
Hi Jonathan Schmidt,
This sounds like a wonderful application for a couple of Compacts.
I would try a single Compact first. If possible I would do it this way.
Microphone to vocal processor to general effects processor to Compact Channel 1
Disklavier to Compact Channel 2 (with ToneMatch switch off [down]). If there is a mono output from the Disklavier, use that. I went to the Yamaha site and did a search for Disklavier manuals. I couldn’t find a manual that showed if you have a mono output or not.
If you can put the Compact beside you and slightly behind you on one side or the other, things should sound pretty good.
I’d encourage you to try this and to experiment using different combinations of things with your processors including
No processors
Just vocal processor
Just general effects processor
Change the order in which you use them.
Can you tell us about the processors (make/model) and how you are using them?
Now back to the stereo issue.
You may find that the Disklavier sounds fine in mono. If you feel it is lacking then you can pick up another Compact and try it.
How does all of that sound to you?
Hi again Jonathan Schmidt,
I made some minor revisions to your Sketch.
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Legend:
L1® Compact
Orange numbers are Systems and Inputs using those Systems.
Green numbers are for general notes about the Sketch and connections to non-Bose gear.
Quoting jschmidt1340 from The Sketcher
quote:ST edits - swapped in Compacts for Model I’s and added processors
Piano = Yamaha Disklavier
Mike = Shure Beta 58
Also have a Mackie 12 Ch. Mixer, vocal processor, general sound processor (effects)