The Bose® L1® Encyclopedia FAQ & Wiki

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Unofficial Guides & FAQs for the Bose L1 This is the home of Unofficial [1] Guides for Bose L1® System Users and Performers. 578 articles for you. Users Guide - Owner contributed knowledge Performers Guide - Quick Start for Non-Owners Different Models (What do I have?) Downloads ← New owners - make sure your equipment is up to date! Application Notes (Solo, Duo, Ensemble, DJ, Jam Session and more) The Sketcher Stage layout tool Hot Topics New Articles Using a Mixer with the L1® Compact Use a 4th microphone with the T1 Pat Metheny on Tour with the L1® System L1® Compact Download Important Fixes for T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine & L1® Model II L1® Model II Power Stand Firmware Updates T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine Firmware Updates The L1® Approach and the History Of Amplification Education Playing Better with the L1® system - Cliff Goodwin Interactive Tools Experience the gear online Video presentations Learn about your L1® and view interviews and tutorials from People-at-Bose and Community Experts. Common Terms and Acronyms Reference Articles Application Notes based on how you use the L1®: Solo, Duo, DJ Musical Instruments L1® Model II and T1 ToneMatch® Videos at Vettaville General Interest Articles for L1® System users. Acoustic Guitar Tone & the L1® - Featured article from Tom Munch Physics Psychoacoustics Bose® White Paper	Bose Official Frequently Asked Questions L1® System FAQ L1® Compact FAQ L1® Model I FAQ L1® Model II FAQ T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine FAQ L1® PackLite® A1 Amplifier FAQ Warranty Information L1® Family Product Packages Comparison L1® Portable Line Array Systems Quick Product Comparison Guide Official Manuals, Guides, FAQs Documentation Video presentations Interactive Tools Experience the gear online Share |	Click an L1 below to learn more about it

Contents 1 Unofficial Guides & FAQs for the Bose L1 2 Hot Topics 3 Education 4 Bose Official Frequently Asked Questions 5 Official Manuals, Guides, FAQs 6 Getting Started 7 Different Models 7.1 How to Tell the Difference Between L1 Models 8 Compatibility with Other Members of the L1® Family of Products 9 Vision 10 Mission 11 Goals 12 Related Reading

A Wiki This is the knowledge that we have been building on the Bose® L1® Systems Users Forum since 2003. See Why A Wiki. Interesting features of using a Wiki approach: L1® System owners can add or edit articles here. Extremely good search and categorization capability.

Getting Started

• Click the links in the menu at the top left.
• Try the search box (just type in a keyword that comes up in the forum and click Search). Terms to try (individual words) Gain Mixer Mono Phase Chris Cliff Hilmar (hint: you can double click a keyword and drag it into the search box. Then click Search).

• Try the Random page link (just keep clicking it for a fast trip around the wiki). After you try it once, you can use the link in the top left menu keep going.

On most pages you will see category links across the bottom. You can try those too.

Different Models

How to Tell the Difference Between L1 Models

This is how to tell which L1 unit you have.

Classic	2003 - 2007		Rounded front. The Output Panel has Amp1 Out, Amp2 Out, Amp3 Out
Model I	2007 - Present		Rounded front. The Output Panel has no outputs for Amp1, Amp2, Amp3. The Output Panel and L1 Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker sections have orange L1® markers.
Model II	2007 - Present		Extending legs
T1®	2007 - Present		T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine
Compact	2009 - Present		Integrated Power Stand and Bass Unit

Compatibility with Other Members of the L1® Family of Products

• The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1^® Classic, the L1^® Model I and the L1^® Model II are not compatible with each other.
  • The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1^® Classic can only be used with the Classic PS1 power stand (no orange markings on the input/output panel).
  • The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1^® Model I (orange markings on the back of both sections) can only be used with the Model I PS1 power stand (orange markings on the input/output panel.
  • The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1^® Model II can only be used with the L1^® Model II power stand.
• The T1 ToneMatch^® Audio Engine can be used with the
  • L1^® Classic
  • L1^® Model I
  • L1^® Model II
  • L1® Compact
• The PackLite^® power amplifier model A1 can be used with
  • L1^® Classic
  • L1^® Model I
  • L1^® Model II.
• The B1 Bass Module can be used with the
  • L1^® Classic
  • L1^® Model I
  • L1^® Model II.

Vision

To help Musicians to deliver their music to their audiences with the grace and ease that comes of knowing their craft and their tools.

Mission

To share our collective and growing knowledge about the L1^® technology so that we all spend less time thinking about the technology, and more time playing Music.

Goals

• To change the perception of Live Music.
• To make it possible for musicians to take their music and share it with their audiences, contributing recognizable value and being fairly compensated for what they contribute.

Related Reading

The Bose L1® Wiki Project - For background about the project

Wikipedia:Replies to Common Objections

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