Hi, Geoff.
Thanks for the interesting question.
Hi Guys
I am just throwing this out there to see what others are using to apply a touch of reverb to their vocals when using the L1 Compact without the Tonematch.
Reason I ask is because I use my S1 Pro for small functions such as care homes and coffee lounges and I kind of like that it's got built in effects.
There are some gigs where I like to use my L1 Compact which I mostly use dry (mic/guitar straight in) but after the convenience of having the S1 with it's onboard reverb I have been looking at ways of introducing effects when using the Compact and I'm currently looking at the TC Helicon range as an uncomplicated and quick set up without the need to use the T1.
The idea is purely to add a touch of reverb to my vocal.
Does anybody use anything similar to the Helicon?
Cheers guys
Geoff
A long time ago (June 2004), I got my first L1 (later to be known as the Classic). It did not have reverb, and I quickly found I didn't miss it. If the room was large enough, the natural reflections created a pleasant reverberation and there was no need to add reverb (the effect). I came to appreciate the Cylindrical Radiator® with its extremely wide horizontal dispersion tended to create very pleasant early reflections from the side walls of the room.
I have an L1 Compact and an S1 Pro. The S1 Pro does not have the same extremely wide horizontal dispersion as the L1 Compact. It doesn't excite a room the same way. A little reverb (built-in with the S1 Pro) can be pleasant. However, even when I use a ToneMatch mixer with the L1 Compact, I rarely add reverb.
I prefer to use a condenser microphone and that requires phantom power. Neither the L1 Compact or S1 Pro have phantom power. So from time-to-time, I revisit the idea of getting a small device that can provide phantom power and if I was going to get a device like that, I might also want it to have some processing (EQ or optimization for vocals, and maybe effects). And it has to run on batteries. If I have to plug it in, there's no reason not to just use my ToneMatch mixer.
Every now and then, I consider the TC Helicon Mic Mechanic 2 because it can run on four AA batteries and it ticks the other boxes.
And every time I go down that path, I come right back to using my ToneMatch mixer. Yes, that involves a (very) few more steps for set up and tear down, but if the situation calls for some digital processing, well, I already own it. And then I have all the processing available for my guitar too.
ST