The Bose Professional Portable PA Encyclopedia
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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.
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Bose Official Frequently Asked Questions
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Hot Topics
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General Interest Articles for L1 System users.
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A Wiki This is a new way to work with the knowledge that we have been building on the Bose® Pro Portable PA Community. See Why A Wiki. Interesting features of using a Wiki approach:
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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 Bose Portable PA Models
This is how to tell which L1®, S1 Pro, or F1 unit you have.
| 2023 - Present | S1 Pro+ (optional wireless transmitters), Remote Control and ToneMatch Presets with Bose App | |||
| 2020 - Present | L1 Pro8, L1 Pro16, L1 Pro32, Remote Control and ToneMatch Presets with Bose App | |||
| 2020 - Present | Sub module for L1 Pro32 | |||
| 2018 - Present | 4 channel ToneMatch Mixer (stereo) | |||
| 2018 - Present | 8 channel ToneMatch Mixer (stereo) | |||
| 2015 - Present | Flexible Array Loudspeaker and Subwoofer | |||
| 2003 - 2007 |  | Rounded front. The Output Panel has Amp1 Out, Amp2 Out, Amp3 Out | ||
| 2003 - 2020 |  | Up to two per Power Stand (above). More if using the PackLite® power amplifier model A1. 2 x 5.25" drivers, 26.6 lb | ||
| 2005 - 2020 | Allows bass expansion for L1 Classic L1 Model I L1 Model II (not L1 Compact not L1 Model 1S) | |||
| 2007 - 2012 |  | 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. |
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| 2007 - 2020 |  | Extending legs, two Cylindrical Radiator®s, Bass Line Out, | ||
| 2007 - 2018 |  | T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine | ||
| 2009 - 2021 |  | Integrated Power Stand and Bass Unit, two Extensions | ||
| 2012 - 2020 | | Extending legs, one Cylindrical Radiator® (Top Array), Bottom Extension | ||
| 2012 - 2020 | | Up to one per Power Stand (above). More if using the PackLite® power amplifier model A1. 2 x 10" drivers 45 lb. Three position Bass Level switch. | ||
| 2018 - 2023 | Extremely Portable PA Battery powered | |||
Compatibility with Other Members of the L1® Family of Products
Cylindrical Radiator®s
Cylindrical Radiator®s are not interchangeable across models
Specifically (and without exception)
- The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1 Classic, the L1 Model I and L1 Model 1S 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 Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1 Model 1S can only be used with the L1 Model 1S power stand.
T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine, T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixers
- The ToneMatch mixers can be used with the
PackLite® power amplifier Model A1
- The PackLite® power amplifier model A1 can be used with
B1 Bass Module
- The B1 Bass Module can be used with the
B2 Bass Module
- The B2 Bass Module can be used with the
- L1 Classic Normal Mode only
- L1 Model I Normal Mode only
- L1 Model 1S all modes
- L1 Model II all modes but L1® Model II Power Stand Firmware version 1.4 or later required
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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