L1® Compact - Three Day Review.

This is a summary of my comments in Compact is here!.


Last week I was able to borrow an L1® Compact for 3 days. Mine is on the way but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to put this one through its paces during this weekend hiatus of its touring schedule. This is the one unit in western Canada being demo'd at various retail stores.

I am sorry to see it go, but mine should be here soon. Here are some initial impressions after living with it for three days in the studio and out at a gig.

My perspective is that of an L1® owner for nearly five years (Classic, then Model II with T1® with PackLite® and more B1s). I play solo, in several duos and a band. I perform with the T1® or the R1 Remote on the microphone stand in front of me, and the L1® is usually directly behind me.

Testing Conditions
The Space
Most of my listening tests and comparisons were done in a space that is about 1400 square feet, basically square, with a lot of sound aborbing materials. This space is very similar many of the coffee house, restaurant or house concert venues I frequent. It is also where I rehearse with my Model II and Classic.

The Gear
I used several microphones, guitars (electric and acoustic), electric bass, and a PorchBoard.

Compared to
Most of the comparisons were to the Model II with a T1® because that is what I use most often when performing.
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