I am seeking advise on using one F1 812 as main speaker with one S1 pro as a side speaker/monitor vs two S1 pros daisy chained as described else where. During live performance I would like to stream track via bluetooth to S1 pro and connect Microphone to the S1 pro - so S1 pro acts as a mixer. Output of S1 pro goes to either F1 or other S1.
Main use are very occassional small live concerts in indoor and outdoor settings with about 100 people. Music is Indian classical or Bollywood.
When not using the F1 812 or two S1 pro - I would like to connect to TV which is possible and I will try out.
I like the portability of 2 S1 pros vs the F1, but F1/S1 combination seems more versatile.
I am seeking advise on using one F1 812 as main speaker with one S1 pro as a side speaker/monitor vs two S1 pros daisy chained as described else where. During live performance I would like to stream track via bluetooth to S1 pro and connect Microphone to the S1 pro - so S1 pro acts as a mixer. Output of S1 pro goes to either F1 or other S1.
What you've described above will work fine.
Main use are very occassional small live concerts in indoor and outdoor settings with about 100 people. Music is Indian classical or Bollywood.
For Bollywood, you're probably okay with the S1 Pro at low volume but to play louder or outdoors, you'll want an F1 Model 812. I based this on listening to videos like this.
I hear lots of low-end content will sound better with the F1 Model 812.
When not using the F1 812 or two S1 pro - I would like to connect to TV which is possible and I will try out.
For watching TV indoors, two S1 Pro systems will give you a nice stereo image (I've done it). I've also run my TV through two F1 Model 812 systems and for blockbuster movies, the effect is thunderous.
I have not run one S1 Pro with one F1 Model 812 for television. If you set the volume levels so they sound about the same volume, I think you'll be okay, although you will get more bass from the F1 Model 812. Sound in that low-frequency range is non-directional, so you may not notice. I have a Bose Soundbar and subwoofer for watching movies. I have the subwoofer in a corner, but the impression is just "bass" not "bass over there in the corner".
I like the portability of 2 S1 pros vs the F1, but F1/S1 combination seems more versatile.
I agree you will have more flexibility with the F1/S1 combination. Since you won't be moving the F1 Model 812 often, the greater portability of two S1 Pro systems may not be that important.
Following for interest. As a sound technician, I work fairly often with Indian classical and related music fields, so the more I know about it, the better *everything* works.