I just got my Bose L1 compact yesterday. It really is an incredible little system. It will great for a ceremony, a small party, or cocktail hour in a seperate room.
Got my L1 compact
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My first application with one will be this Saturday's wedding. The first dance is going to be sung live.
The singer is bringing his own guitar and mic. He will set his own voice eq, he will set his own volume of his mic. He will set his own guitar volume. I will set this system up at the very front of the dance floor and behind the singer. He will be in every photo of that first dance yet the speaker will be nearly invisible.
Setup time for me? A minute, possibly two to run the extension cord.
I am stoked. He will not be connected to my main system in any way, shape, form, or fashion so if he turns out to be a jerk, my main system is secure. He's also be advised that if he blows it up (nearly impossible to do so) he owes me a grand large.
If this flies like I expect, this will become my mandatory add-on upcharge if similar needs are client requested (e.g. slide show sound system, etc) so as to eliminate any potential damage to any of my expensive "stuff". It's this Compact or do-it-yourself. My major system(s) are off limits.
The singer is bringing his own guitar and mic. He will set his own voice eq, he will set his own volume of his mic. He will set his own guitar volume. I will set this system up at the very front of the dance floor and behind the singer. He will be in every photo of that first dance yet the speaker will be nearly invisible.
Setup time for me? A minute, possibly two to run the extension cord.
I am stoked. He will not be connected to my main system in any way, shape, form, or fashion so if he turns out to be a jerk, my main system is secure. He's also be advised that if he blows it up (nearly impossible to do so) he owes me a grand large.
If this flies like I expect, this will become my mandatory add-on upcharge if similar needs are client requested (e.g. slide show sound system, etc) so as to eliminate any potential damage to any of my expensive "stuff". It's this Compact or do-it-yourself. My major system(s) are off limits.
Thanks for the additional use idea. I've had guitar and piano players need to connect to my system in the past for ceremonies and first dances. The compact is an easy solution for this.
Mike: I have one of those Black & Decker Jump Start portable batteries from Wally World, the one with the built-in inverter/AC outlet (about $60). I'm going to hook up this C-puppy to that and see how long it runs the system with both channels running hot.
Ceremonies on the beach with a laptop for music? No electrical outlet needed!! The question remains for how long will it run.
I'm going to have this videoed. Will post it somewhere.
Ceremonies on the beach with a laptop for music? No electrical outlet needed!! The question remains for how long will it run.
I'm going to have this videoed. Will post it somewhere.
Cap, I use the Bose AWM for that. It uses 10 "D" cells in its case, and runs for about 8 hours. I just carry 3 sets of batteries just in case. I paid $1,250.00 for mine and then bought the Bose Mike that plugs in to it for another $150.00 I believe. Water and sand would not hurt it while its playing in the case.
Yes it is! Made by Bose. I rent it out at $150.00 a pop for 4 hours to corporations etc.
Bose AWM: http://www.ourdjtalk.com/album.php?albumid=8&pictureid=31
Bose Case (Black Area is Mesh where the music comes out.): http://www.ourdjtalk.com/album.php?albumid=8&pictureid=51 The
Bose Powered Mike: http://www.ourdjtalk.com/album.php?albumid=8&pictureid=440
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/wave_systems/awms/index.jsp
I have one of those jump start/AC inverter. Once when I was at a job and the power went out, I got it out of my van to see what it could do. It would barley run 2 strings of small Christmas lights, but it did run them for about 3 hours. But when I tried to attach a third string it would shutdown. Hopefully your puts out more current than mine.
i plugged an jump start inverter I got from Costco into it yesterday. I got about 1:10 and then the inverter started buzzing. It still was working and it showed half charge still left, but I didn't know what the buzzing meant so I turned it off.
Scott : When you have a chance, could you post the brand and model #? Also, the v/a capacity if you can locate it. 1 hour 10 minutes isn't that good. Was it fully charged?
I've got this one
and it's charging now. Gonna put it through some heavy duty paces tomorrow morning.
I've got this one
and it's charging now. Gonna put it through some heavy duty paces tomorrow morning.
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I have a OneAC ups unit in the studio it will run the overhead lights, a 250 power amp, a 125 watt power amp 2 computers the mixer, other misc. processers and such for around 5 hours with the two battery packs connected. By itself it will run a single computer for about 3 hours. I am going to hook up one battery pack and see how long it will run the amps and mixer at volume.
Probably a little expensive and more than a little heavy (the main unit is 115 pounds each battery pack is 90 pounds)!
Probably a little expensive and more than a little heavy (the main unit is 115 pounds each battery pack is 90 pounds)!
Scott : When you have a chance, could you post the brand and model #? Also, the v/a capacity if you can locate it. 1 hour 10 minutes isn't that good. Was it fully charged?
I've got this one
and it's charging now. Gonna put it through some heavy duty paces tomorrow morning.
wagon tech power dome 600 cranking amps/400 watts ac
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it showed fully charged before I started. again, the 1:10 minutes did not drain it, just some buzzer started going off.
some specs from the website:
2354 • Power Dome 400Watt
Power Dome 400Watt is a multi-purpose emergency power source. It can be used as a power source for 110volt AC or 12volt DC applications such as computers, TVs, fax machines, audio, fans, electrical tools, etc. It can also start your car engine in an emergency situation.
Functions:
- Portable & Rechargeable Power
- 2 AC Outlets and 2 DC outlets
- Multi-functional
- 260 PSI Air Compressor
- 600 Amp Cranking Power Jump- Starter
- 400watt inverter
- 1000watt surge
- Charge level indicator
- Bult-in 5 LEDs worklight
Able to power:
- Laptop(45w): 4.5hr
- Boom box (23w): 8hr
- Fax machine (15w): 18hr standby
- Camcorder (8w): 24hr
- Video Game (35w): 5.5 hours
- Portable Refrigerator
45W) 4.5hr- 13" TV (59w): 3hr
- Power Drill (360w): 1hr
Built-in Battery: High grade Sealed Lead Acid
(Maintenance Free)
18amp-hr
Output: 12V DC
115 volts AC (nominal)
Input Charging Source: DC or AC w/included cables
Fuse Type: 40 Amps external
Charging Time: AC - 34hours
DC - 12hours
Light source: LED bulb
Safety Features: Overload Protection
Short Circuit Protection
UL Listed
Accessories included:
AC adapter
DC cigarette adapter
Dimensions (inches): 10.5x11.5x8.5
Weight: 18lbs
Note: Recommended to fully charge 24-36 hours before initial use, after each use and every 6 months.
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Scott : When you have a chance, could you post the brand and model #? Also, the v/a capacity if you can locate it. 1 hour 10 minutes isn't that good. Was it fully charged?
I've got this one
and it's charging now. Gonna put it through some heavy duty paces tomorrow morning.
OK, a recommendation:
Recommendation: Black & Decker lists this item as discontinued on their site, but if not, I still have an upgrade at the same price.
The item above contains a 19 amp/hour battery, making it roughly equivalent to the Sears 950, that goes for around $85 dollars.
You can upgrade to the unit that I use, a Sears 1150, with a 22 amp/hour for around $109. It has all of the features of the B&D including an emergency light, 2 AC and 2 DC outlets, etc.... I also believe it will be easier to find....The converter has the same rating as the B&D of 400W, but there is more capacity.
That buzzing was probably the inverter working above it's actual wattage capacity. Some that are rated 400, for instance, can only run continuously at 250w. Kind of like speakers