This fellow was using only the one system with his (sigh) auto-accompaniment keyboard.

The Bose Compact also had two mics hooked up, one for a young lady and her saxophone who played a few songs with him. I noticed that his mic was first attached to the keyboard's mic input, such that the keyboard line output to the Bose had both the backup keyboard sounds AND his singing mic on one line.

As much as I don't like Bose for the psychoacoustic tricks, that sewer pipe being there just to add resonance, I have to say that the sound in that room worked well for the purpose. The bass was good, though the act was not playing pressure-cooker songs, but light jazz and pop stuff. What really shone through was the ease of setup and use, along with the crowd satisfaction, the music was very listenable yet not super-intrusive, either. Matter of fact, I complimented the young fellow on his sound (lack of playing abilities not being mentioned... grin).


I think the Bose Compact may just represent a good thing for those who do not want to become tech-heads nor have to deal with a lot of hookup wiring, modular systems, technical issues and weight.

If I had the money, I'd likely pick one up for the short hit and runs myself. Would certainy payoff for the retirement home gigs. Thought I'd NEVER say that about the Bose system, but all my PA gear and weight are starting to get to be a little bit much for what the gigs pay, knowmean?


--Mac

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