Bose L1 Model 2 set up for six musicians plus break music

Portable PA
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So I am looking into possibly replacing my PA with a Bose L1 Model 2 system(s).  Mostly original material with 40% covers.  Think Fleetwood Mac meets the Lumineres.  

 

My question is - Is the L1 Model 2 capable of this kind of setup and if so what would this configuration best look like?  

 

I would be fine with the bass and electric guitar not running through the system and instead heard via stage amps.  The drums also would not necessarily need to be run into the PA with the possible exception of the bass drum. 

 

Here is the current standard PA stage plot:

 

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Thanks in advance!  

John

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Hello John!

Welcome to the forum! Thank you for providing all of these details.

To get an idea of your current setup:

- what PA system are you using at the moment?
- do you have a mixer you use regularly?

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Right now we are using RCF powered top speakers on stands with one QSC powered sub. This is controlled from the stage using a QSC Touchmix 16 mixer.  We use JBL Eon speakers for stage monitoring.  

 

 

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Hi jdwinva,

Thanks for providing these details. 

The L1 model II systems could certainly be used as part of this setup in place of the RCF powered speakers. I'd recommend using two L1s for a wide stereo image. 

The L1 model II comes bundled with either the B1 or B2 bass module - see here for how they compare. 

As you are currently using only one QSC subwoofer, I would say two B1 bundles would give you more than enough low end - especially as the L1s will be used predominantly for vocals and keys.

Hope this helps!

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In your recommended setup I am assuming the L1's would go behind the musicians and act as mains and monitors, correct?  I am also assuming you are recommend using our current mixer into the L1's?  If this is the case, would we still need a ToneMatch mixer?  

 

Thanks! 

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Hey,

The ToneMatch mixers can be used with this setup, but they're not essential. I'd recommend continuing with the QSC TouchMix 16 if you're familiar with this mixer and require more than 8 input channels.

The L1s can indeed be placed behind the musicians to double as main speakers and monitors. I'd avoid placing them directly behind the performers though - having the speakers off to the side slightly would reduce the chance of feedback.