L1® Unofficial Users' Guide

This is the Unofficial Users' Guide and FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for the Bose^® Personalized Amplification System™ family of products. It is a collection of advice, hints and tips from system owners and people-at-Bose. Many of the ideas here originated on the Bose^® Pro Portable PA Community.

If you just got your System or want to get to know it better, you are in the right place. If you just got a gig and have found out the house system is a Bose^® Personalized Amplification System™ you probably want to read the L1™ Unofficial Performers' Guide

8 minute quick start Four short setup videos. Presets - Ken Jacob Setting up - Kyle Sullivan Microphone Gain with T1® Microphone Gain (L1® Classic / Model I) - Steve Skillings A1 PackLite® - Kyle Sullivan These videos were created before the release of the L1 Model II and T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine. The principles are still applicable. These videos were provided for use here by Bose®. These originally appeared on the Bose website Video #3 was added later.

==Bose Official Frequently Asked Questions== F1 Model 812 FAQ F1 Subwoofer FAQ L1® System FAQ L1® Compact FAQ L1® Model I FAQ L1® Model 1S FAQ L1® Model II FAQ T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine FAQ L1® PackLite® A1 Amplifier FAQ Warranty Information L1® Family Quick Product Comparison Guide L1® Family Product Comparison Guide and Application Guide

The Gear

• A1 PackLite^® power amplifier model A1
• B1 Bass Module
  • B1 Bass Module/Positioning / Bass Frequencies / Bass Outdoors
• L1 Cylindrical Radiator^® loudspeaker
• PS1 Power Stand (Classic) / Model I
  • PS1 Powerstand Connections / Interactive version
• L1™ Model I
• L1™ Model II
• R1 Remote
• T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine

• L1™ System Holistic View

ToneMatch™

ToneMatch™

Setting up

L1 Model I

Classic

• Presets What they are, how to upgrade
• Gain Staging Tips from Owners and people-at-Bose
• Mixers / Mixing Desks Connection notes for several different makes and models
• Effects Connection notes for several different makes and models
• Setup 5 Minutes Hints from the stage
• Hearing Yourself with the L1™ Understanding your System
• Feedback Everyone wants to know about this

Accessories

L1 Model I

Classic

• Bags - Standard
• Deluxe PS1/L1 carrying bag set
• Hardshell Cases
• Spare Parts
• see all on the Bose® Accessories Page

Carrying the Gear

L1 Model II

L1 Model I

Classic

• Deluxe PS1/L1 carrying bag set
• Rock N Roller carts
• Using a dolly
• Hardshell Cases
• Vehicle Box

Stage Layouts

L1 Model II

L1 Model I

Classic

• Stage Layouts
• Stage Size

Some illustrations that demonstrate principles

Musical Instruments and Their Use with the L1

• Acoustic Guitar
  • Acoustic Guitar Tone & the L1®
  • Reducing Bleedthrough from Guitar to Vocal Microphone
• Amp Modellers
• Drums / Other Percussion
• Electric Bass
• Keyboards Mono vs. Stereo
• Line6 patches at Vettaville (submitted by Chuck-at-Bose, CJ-at-Bose, SteveG-at-Bose and others]
  • Bose L1 Studio Mode Bundle for PODxt (series) at Vettaville (bdotson submitted)

Operating

All

• Steve's Tips and Tricks

Model I / Classic

L1 Model I

Classic

• PS1 Powerstand - What do the LEDs mean?
• R1 Remote - What do the LEDs mean?
• Presets
• Bass Line Out

Model II

L1 Model II

• Bass Line Out and B1s

T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine

• ToneMatch™ Presets

Terminology & Concepts

L1 Model II

L1 Model I

Classic

• Common Terms and Acronyms
• Terminology & Concepts

Troubleshooting

L1 Model II

L1 Model I

Classic

• Troubleshooting: Acoustics, Gear, Power Considerations, Venue

Working with Others

L1 Model II

L1 Model I

Classic

• Introducing Performers to the Bose System
• Suggestions from the Audience

Acknowledgement

A great deal of this information has come from the
Unofficial User's Guide on the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards (the Forum).

I have done some light editing mainly for formatting. Most footnotes lead to a link to the original Forum post.

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