ToneMatch Mixer without L1

A note from Ken-at-Bose

On the subject of whether the T1 can be used without the L1, I would like to comment on one particular aspect.

Should you or should you not use a ToneMatch preset when using the T1 with other systems?

ToneMatch presets optimize the sound of a microphone or instrument when used with an L1 system. So this might lead you to conclude that a ToneMatch preset shouldn't be used with other systems.

But that wouldn't be quite right.

If that other system had a similar "voicing" or tonal response as the L1 then you would expect the ToneMatch preset to be of value with that other system.

There are potentially a class of systems that fit this description. The L1 system is voiced to make high quality commercial recordings sound the best we know how. Some studio systems are voiced the same way, as they are where those recordings were mixed.

Thus, on some studio systems, you should expect ToneMatch presets to be of value.

Other systems, including PA speakers and monitor speakers are voiced in an almost random and widely varying way, in our experience. Thus, as MikeZ points out, it's impossible to say whether a ToneMatch preset will help or hurt.

With best regards,

Ken

Source: Using the T1® without the L1® on the Bose^® Pro Portable PA Community

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