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L1™ is often used to refer to one system including the {{L1 CR}}, Power Stand, and one or more B1 Bass Modules. We don't use PAS (and never officially did) out of respect for someone else's trademark. MikeZ-at-Bose tells us "L1 is simply 'Line Array 1'." [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1506041054/m/3441044594?r=7431075594#7431075594 Message Board discussion]
 
L1™ is often used to refer to one system including the {{L1 CR}}, Power Stand, and one or more B1 Bass Modules. We don't use PAS (and never officially did) out of respect for someone else's trademark. MikeZ-at-Bose tells us "L1 is simply 'Line Array 1'." [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1506041054/m/3441044594?r=7431075594#7431075594 Message Board discussion]
  
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=== Classic  ([[L1™ Classic]]) ===
 
=== Classic  ([[L1™ Classic]]) ===
{{Classic icon}} [[Image:Classic30.png]] 2003-2007: This was the original {{L1}} and this has now been replaced by the {{Model I}}. See {{Classic}}
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[[Image:Classic30.png]] 2003-2007: This was the original {{L1}} and this has now been replaced by the {{Model I}}. See {{Classic}}
  
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{{Model I icon}}
 
=== Model I ([[L1™ Model I]]) ===
 
=== Model I ([[L1™ Model I]]) ===
{{Model I icon}} [[Image:ModelI30.png]] 2007 -     : The {{Model I}} is the new version of the {{Classic}}. It is [[RoHS]] compliant for release in Europe but functionally basically the same.  
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[[Image:ModelI30.png]] 2007 -     : The {{Model I}} is the new version of the {{Classic}}. It is [[RoHS]] compliant for release in Europe but functionally basically the same.  
  
 
Distinguishing features include [[L1™ Model I#Output Section|orange labels on the back of the power stand]] and [[L1™ Model I#Cylindrical Radiator Sections|on the line arrays]]. Also many of the accessory connectors have been removed on the [[L1™ Model I#Output Section|back panel]]. See [[L1™ Model I]]
 
Distinguishing features include [[L1™ Model I#Output Section|orange labels on the back of the power stand]] and [[L1™ Model I#Cylindrical Radiator Sections|on the line arrays]]. Also many of the accessory connectors have been removed on the [[L1™ Model I#Output Section|back panel]]. See [[L1™ Model I]]
  
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{{Model II icon}}
 
=== Model II ([[L1™ Model II]]) ===
 
=== Model II ([[L1™ Model II]]) ===
{{Model II icon}}[[Image:MII32.png]] 2007 -     : Lighter, smaller Power Stand with folding legs, uses an articulated array in the Cylindrical Radiator.  This uses the [[{{PAGENAME}}#T1.E2.84.A2_.28T1_ToneMatch.E2.84.A2_Audio_Engine.29|T1]] as its recommended user interface and connection point for all inputs. At least one [[{{PAGENAME}}#B1_.28B1_Bass_Module.29|B1 Bass Module]] is required for proper operation. See [[L1™ Model II]]
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[[Image:MII32.png]] 2007 -     : Lighter, smaller Power Stand with folding legs, uses an articulated array in the Cylindrical Radiator.  This uses the [[{{PAGENAME}}#T1.E2.84.A2_.28T1_ToneMatch.E2.84.A2_Audio_Engine.29|T1]] as its recommended user interface and connection point for all inputs. At least one [[{{PAGENAME}}#B1_.28B1_Bass_Module.29|B1 Bass Module]] is required for proper operation. See [[L1™ Model II]]
  
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{{T1 icon}}
 
=== T1™ ([[T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine]]) ===
 
=== T1™ ([[T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine]]) ===
{{T1 icon}} [[Image:T130.png]] 2007 -     : This is a the user interface and input panel for the [[L1™ Model II]] with inputs for microphones (up to three) and line level inputs (up to two more). It is compatible with the [[L1™ Classic]] and [[L1™ Model I]] as well. See [[T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine]].
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[[Image:T130.png]] 2007 -     : This is a the user interface and input panel for the [[L1™ Model II]] with inputs for microphones (up to three) and line level inputs (up to two more). It is compatible with the [[L1™ Classic]] and [[L1™ Model I]] as well. See [[T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine]].
  
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{{A1 icon}}
 
=== A1 ([[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]]) ===
 
=== A1 ([[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]]) ===
{{A1 icon}} 2006 -     :Power Amplifier used to support one or two {{B1}}s. All the L1™ Power Stands ({{Classic}}, {{Model I}}, {{Model II}}) can support up to two {{B1}}s. With PackLite® you can add more. See: [[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]]
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2006 -     :Power Amplifier used to support one or two {{B1}}s. All the L1™ Power Stands ({{Classic}}, {{Model I}}, {{Model II}}) can support up to two {{B1}}s. With PackLite® you can add more. See: [[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]]
  
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{{B1 icon}}
 
=== B1 ([[B1 Bass Module]]) ===
 
=== B1 ([[B1 Bass Module]]) ===
{{B1 icon}} 2003 -     : These supply the bass frequencies for the {{L1}}. Up to two of these may be attached to the Power Stands of any model. These are often referred to as "subs".
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[[Image:B1Bass25x25.gif]]2003 -     : These supply the bass frequencies for the {{L1}}. Up to two of these may be attached to the Power Stands of any model. These are often referred to as "subs".
  
 
For the {{Classic}} and {{Model I}} the {{B1}} is optional. With the {{Model II}} at least one {{B1}} is required for the proper operation of the System. See: [[B1 Bass Module]]
 
For the {{Classic}} and {{Model I}} the {{B1}} is optional. With the {{Model II}} at least one {{B1}} is required for the proper operation of the System. See: [[B1 Bass Module]]

Revision as of 07:33, 6 October 2007


Common Terms

L1™

L1™ is often used to refer to one system including the L1 Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker, Power Stand, and one or more B1 Bass Modules. We don't use PAS (and never officially did) out of respect for someone else's trademark. MikeZ-at-Bose tells us "L1 is simply 'Line Array 1'." Message Board discussion

Classic This information is applicable to the L1® Classic

Classic (L1™ Classic)

Classic30.png 2003-2007: This was the original L1 and this has now been replaced by the L1 Model I. See L1 Classic

L1 Model I This information is applicable to the L1 Model I

Model I (L1™ Model I)

ModelI30.png 2007 -     : The L1 Model I is the new version of the L1 Classic. It is RoHS compliant for release in Europe but functionally basically the same.

Distinguishing features include orange labels on the back of the power stand and on the line arrays. Also many of the accessory connectors have been removed on the back panel. See L1™ Model I

L1 Model II This information is applicable to the L1®  Model II

Model II (L1™ Model II)

MII32.png 2007 -     : Lighter, smaller Power Stand with folding legs, uses an articulated array in the Cylindrical Radiator. This uses the T1 as its recommended user interface and connection point for all inputs. At least one B1 Bass Module is required for proper operation. See L1™ Model II

T1 This information is applicable to the T1 ToneMatch® audio engine

T1™ (T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine)

T130.png 2007 -     : This is a the user interface and input panel for the L1™ Model II with inputs for microphones (up to three) and line level inputs (up to two more). It is compatible with the L1™ Classic and L1™ Model I as well. See T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine.

A1 PackLite AmpThis information is applicable to the PackLite® A1 Power Amplifier

A1 (PackLite® power amplifier Model A1)

2006 -     :Power Amplifier used to support one or two B1 Bass Modules. All the L1™ Power Stands (L1 Classic, L1 Model I, L1 Model II) can support up to two B1 Bass Modules. With PackLite® you can add more. See: PackLite® power amplifier Model A1

B1 Bass ModuleThis information is applicable to the B1 Bass Module

B1 (B1 Bass Module)

B1Bass25x25.gif2003 -     : These supply the bass frequencies for the L1 . Up to two of these may be attached to the Power Stands of any model. These are often referred to as "subs".

For the L1 Classic and L1 Model I the B1 Bass Module is optional. With the L1 Model II at least one B1 Bass Module is required for the proper operation of the System. See: B1 Bass Module

L1 Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker

L1Disassembled.gif

This refers to the actual loudspeaker that plugs into the L1™ Power Stand. This breaks down into two pieces for transport, but when assembled, functions as a single unit. See: L1 Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker


ToneMatch™

ToneMatch™