I purchased a set of used L1s a few weeks ago and I've been using them at some of our most recent gigs and I've noticed a few things that I thought I would share with the users here.

A few of the cons:

1. No compression warning (you never know when you're hitting the limit of the system).

2. The L1s become very directional at higher frequencies (above 6 kHz) making them less useful for recorded music. I set them up side by side with my Mackie C300z and I found that the Mackie speakers had a far more even frequency pattern over its nominal dispersion pattern (mostly attributed to its multi-cell horn construction) whem compared to the L1. As I wander from side to side in front of the L1, the high frequencies seem to "disappear".

The Pros:

1. Easy set up. I love the fact that I don't have to throw a speaker on a stand.

2. Perfect portable PA system for announcments/speakers.

3. Very narrow vertical directivity great for venues that have shallow ceilings.

Overall...I like this system...but this high frequency beaming is really bugging me am I the only one that has noticed this?


~wavesound September 17, 2006~

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