L1® Family Comparisons
Contents
Current Models
Last update: September 27, 2012
Older Comparisons
- L1® Portable Line Array Systems Quick Product Comparison Guide Compact / Model I / Model II 2009
- Compact : Classic/Model I : Model II
- Classic/Model I compared to Model II - stage monitoring
What Model Do I Have?
How to Tell the Difference Between L1 Models
This is how to tell which L1® unit you have.
2020 - Present | L1 Pro8, L1 Pro16, L1 Pro32 | |||
2020 - Present | Sub module for L1 Pro32 | |||
2018 - Present | 4 channel ToneMatch Mixer (stereo) | |||
2018 - Present | 8 channel ToneMatch Mixer (stereo) | |||
2018 - Present | Extremely Portable PA Battery powered | |||
2015 - Present | Flexible Array Loudspeaker and Subwoofer | |||
2003 - 2007 | ![]() | Rounded front. The Output Panel has Amp1 Out, Amp2 Out, Amp3 Out | ||
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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2012 - 2020 | ![]() | Extending legs, one Cylindrical Radiator® (Top Array), Bottom Extension | ||
2007 - 2020 | ![]() | Extending legs, two Cylindrical Radiator®s, Bass Line 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 | ||
2012 - 2020 | ![]() | Up to one per Power Stand (above). More if using the PackLite® power amplifier model A1. 2 x 10" drivers 45 lb. 3 position switch. | ||
2005 - 2020 | Allows bass expansion for L1 Classic L1 Model I L1 Model II (not L1 Compact not L1 Model 1S) | |||
2007 - 2018 | ![]() | T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine | ||
2009 - 2021 | ![]() | Integrated Power Stand and Bass Unit, two Extensions |
What Can I Use with What?
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
System Heights
Fully assembled heights:
Model | Height Inches | Height mm |
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Compact (collapsed) | 16.5" | 418 mm |
F1 Model 812 | 26.5" | 665 mm |
F1 Subwoofer | 27.0" | 688 mm |
F1 system stack | 73.5" | 1868 mm |
Compact | 78.5" | 1995 mm |
Model 1S | 79.4" | 2018 mm |
Model I / Classic | 82.75" | 2074 mm |
Model II | 84.0" | 2134 mm |
System Weights
L1 Compact
- The total assembled system weight 29.2 lb (13.3 kg)
L1 Model 1S
- The total assembled system weight with the B1 bass module 76 lb (34.4 kg).
- The total assembled system weight with the B2 bass module 94 lb (42.6 kg).
L1 Model II
- The total assembled system weight with the B1 bass module 84 lb (38.10 kg).
- The total assembled system weight with the B2 bass module 102 lb (46.2 kg).
L1 Classic
- The total assembled system weight with the B1 bass module 94 lb (42.6 kg)
- The total assembled system weight with two B1 bass module 122 lb (55.3 kg)
- Note - the early B1 weighed 28 pounds
L1 Model I
- The total assembled system weight with the B1 bass module 97 lb (43.00 kg)
- The total assembled system weight with two B1 bass module 123 lb (55.8 kg)
Bass Modules
- B1 bass module: 26.6 lb (12.1 kg)
- Early version was 28 lb see: B1 - New/Old for details
- B2 bass module: 45 lb (20.41 kg)