Is it possible with a mixer?
If so what kind? how many channels?
I'm a part time solo musician and part time duo.
We have a variety of instruments . . . harp, hammered Dulcimer, flute, guitar, vocals.
I don't like to have to repatch/plug instruments in during the set as sometime as a duo, we switch instruments mid-song.

Hi CandyK,

Many people are using the T1 ToneMatch audio engine together with the L1 Compact. It offers up to five instruments and voices to be added (channels 4 and 5 are line level 1-3 you can plug in anything.)

Would that be enough channels for what you are doing?

If not, I can talk to about some other options.

With best regards,

Ken

Um, I think so . . . I have a peavy 8 channel and when I perform with one of my duos we use up to 7 channels.

Do I set levels on that thing proportionately?
Am I talking nonsense? I realize I could be as I'm not the best sound techie, although I know what sounds good.

My Peavey head has phantom power - would that work with my on mic that requires it thru the compact?

Welcome to posting on this L1 Forum, CandyK!

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Originally posted by CandyK:
Do I set levels on that thing proportionately?...

Yes, the T1 has four separate Trim+Channel Volume controls (as well as overall Master Volume). So each channel input can be 'customized' for the instrument or mic connected to it.

The fourth & fifth channel Ken mentioned has two inputs, so it can accepted input from two (line-level) instruments -- however, at least one of those instruments ought to have its own volume control so it can be balanced with the other one.

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My Peavey head has phantom power - would that work with my on mic that requires it...?

Yes, the T1 provides Phantom power if necessary.

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...when I perform with one of my duos we use up to 7 channels.

Ideally, each of you would have your own T1. One could use the 1/4" connection into the Compact; the other would need a 1/4" to 1/8" or to RCA adapter ... and both T1's would need the separately-purchased external power supply.

You don't want to use the Compact's Channel 1 for a T1 -- that input is dedicated and customized (ToneMatch'ed) for a direct microphone connection. Channel 2, however, 3 to 5 separate inputs (one 1/4"; 2 RCA -- which could be stereo L & R; and one 1/8" stereo -- which could actually be two separate line-level inputs if one really wanted to do so!).