Today I noticed, that two manfacturers of column speakers, that are like a Bose L1 compact copy or a blown up Bose L1 compact will this year release battery powered versions of their products.
In one case I heard about the price difference, in Germany it's 800 EUR instead 500 for the smaller system.
But when I keep in mind, that the only battery amplifier, what has some bass now has a price above 700 EUR, the 800 for a column speaker system aren't really shocking.
Ok, I know this item, how picky it is about microphones, how it works as monitor behind the musician only.
So my question. Would it Bose like to see street musicians using the L1 compact? Note, that we in Germany doesn't know the power packs. The only product, what has everything in one housing and needs no gas, is far over 2000 EUR, and the system with car battery, DC/AC converter and charger, isn't comfortable.
Or what about Bose offers a unit, what can turn any unit into a battery powered one?
ein Maui 5 Go System (auch als Säule) kommt über Adam Hall Vertrieb mit Akku. Ich habe das normale System mit Netz. 549 € vs. 799 € ohne die Taschen-Hülle.
Die Akkus seien austauschbar für längere Laufzeiten.
Im Gegensatz zu Bose, (natürlich teurer) hat deren Top aber nur 4 x 3" sowie wesentlich schlechtere Mikrofonvorverstärker. Dazu Blue Tooth & regelbare Sub-Top Boost
a Maui 5 Go System (also a column) will be distributed by Adam Hall including accumulator. I can offer the standard version for mains current. It's 549 € vs. 799 € without bags
It should be, that the accumulator is exchangeable to extend the running time.
Contrarly to Bose (more expensive of course) the MAUI 5's top has only 4 x 3" speakers and cheaper microphone preamps. In addition Blue Tooth connection and adjustable sub volume.
I know the MAUI 5. It's not bad at all, well Bose L1 is more versatile and does accept much more microphones, MAUI 5 is pretty picky. It's not the singer/songwriters fool proof tool, unless Adam Hall thinks, it could be interesting for them. But in this price range, it seems to be the best column speaker you can get.
I have some experience with using Bose L1 compact on the street. The first time with battery and DC-AC adaptor and it could be, that I killed the battery, so it could last only about 30 minutes.
But the second time we got mains current and it was so great to distribute music and microphone for the Cupid Shuffle on the place and I could imagine, that street musicians are tired to carry the car battery and the DC-AC adaptor.
Went out and bought a Honda EU20i generator the next day.
Well it could be complicated in Germany. Many cities has environment restrictions in the center of the city, so I am not sure, that the use of this gas driven generator may be allowed.
I know, it's possible with official permit, but the fees? You perform for plus minus zero?
I read a report from someone who tried to participate in a street music festival with not so bad stuff, a Roland BA 330, what was a long time the only battery powered amplifier, what hasn't the "built in low cut", but he couldn't do the wanted sound pressure level with this unit without discriminating all bass and low mids.
I guess, with a battery powered Bose L1 compact it could be more satisfying.
Voice amplification is not allowed, although we give case-by-case consideration to rap music performers.
Battery-operated amplification can only be used for instruments that need an amp to be heard (when you apply for your permit, we ask you to describe your instrument or accessory to be amplified).
For example, an acoustic guitar does not need amplification to be heard.
Amplification is only allowed for the instrument identified on the permit.
Performances using amplification must be in a location that will not disturb others. Performers must respect the wishes and concerns of others.
The volume must be kept to a reasonable level, under 70 db and intended for an audience within 10 m, within the guidelines set by the Noise Control Bylaw.
This doesn't mean that there are not applications for battery powered amps, but street music is not one of them (near here anyway).