Re: Re: [Harp-L] BOSE PAS (sound system)

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You could easily run a small mixer ahead of this system and mix down 
to two channels.  I have a small Behringer 12-channel mixer I bought 
for less than $100.  The new model has onboard effects.

-tim

>Bob Boyd wrote:
>The problem I see for my band with this system is we have 3 vocals, 
>harp, guitar, bass, drums and steel drum and it doesn't have enough 
>inputs like a PA system has. It appears to be more for a duo or 
>single and not an entire band. Am I missing something and can it be 
>used for an entire band?

> Regarding the BOSE PAS system... I tried it at a Guitar Center and 
> am a believer. I ordered the new L1 Model II version (the new one) 
> and it shipped without the Tone Match Generator, so I did not get 
> to try any on-board effects or use different channels. I sent it 
> back after a few weeks when I found out I was going to be moving 
> again and am primarily standing in at gigs while in NM.
>
> Micing a small amp for tone is a way to combine the tone of a 
> overdriven amp going through the mains with this system.
> The problem that I see is that it is not traditional and so many 
> players are used to being unable to hear the mix on stage well, 
> have hearing damage, and are not aware that the audience can not 
> understand most lyrics or subtleties unless the band brings it 
> down.
> A real disconnect for the audience. This leads to many listeners 
> leaving after a set and the hard-core that remains also has 
> hearing damage and are their for the comraderie as much as the 
> music.
> Lots of investment in headbanging is part of the heritage of wild 
> child living long enough to experience the humiltity of aging.
> When I am set to do vocals and am settled (ha!) I will buy this 
> system.  To hear the vocals and harp cut through the mix with 
> definition and dynamics is fetching and I hope the popularity of 
> this system grows.
> It is worth checking out (Guitar Centers will demo) and BOSE will 
> honor the 30 day trial period.
> 
> Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:50:02 -0400
> From: George Brooks <gbrooksvt@...>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Bose PAS
> To: Harp-L <harp-l@...>
> Cc: Chris Michalek <chris@...>
>
>  This system was discussed on the List a while ago.  Iceman uses 
it and
>
> is a bigfan.  Chris Michalek, on the other hand, posted that Bose 
gear
>
> gets slagged pretty heavily on the pro sound forums.
>
> Here is a link to a thread about the PAS system on Gearslutz which,
> despite its name, is a respected forum with some heavy hitters as
> members:
>
> http://www.gearslutz.com/board/remote-possibilities-acoustic-music-
> location-recording/8810-bose-personal-music-sytem.html
>
> The consensus on that forum seems to be that while most Bose stuff 
is
> overrated and overpriced, the PAS system is actually very good.
>
> George


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