So where do you place the L1 for a Duo and or solo act? Behind you? To the side? Also do you need to use a monitor with this system?

Hi Bill,

For Solo work, I typically put the Compact about one foot behind and a couple of feet to my right.
That's because when I work as a Duo, my Duo partner is always on my left, and I set up the same way.

In Duos, I always put my Duo partner on my left and his/her Compact on the other side of him/her.

Yes - you got that - If I'm playing in a duo, we always have two L1®s whether that is two Compacts or two of the larger L1®s depends on the gig.


Solo with Compact



Duo with Compacts

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This is so that my monitoring-on-stage experience is the same with or without a duo partner.

A little more information.

I have a T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine that I use with my Model II. I have the T1® mounted on my microphone stand. I have grown accustomed to having all my controls in front of me. The same is true with most of my duo partners.

Solo with Compact and T1®



Duo with Compacts and T1®

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Legend:
T1 ToneMatch® audio engine
L1® Compact

But I will run with the Compact without the T1® if there isn't the time or space to set up with the T1®. It sounds great by itself. I've just gotten used to (spoiled by) having the convenience and power of having the T1® in front of me.