Bose L1 model 1S system- User Manual

Bose

®

L1 portable line array systems use proprietary technology to deliver clear, powerful sound throughout

the entire listening area – even off to the extreme sides. Th e combination of performance, portability and
easy setup makes L1 systems well-suited for any event that requires professional sound.

Quick Comparison Guide

L1

®

PORTABLE LINE ARRAY SYSTEMS

L1 Model II system

L1 Model 1S system

L1 Compact system

Positioning

Our most advanced system featuring our

24-speaker articulated line array providing

our best tonal balance, coverage and

highest output.

A unique combination of performance and

portability that includes our 12-speaker

articulated line array providing smooth

tonal balance, coverage and high output.

Our smallest, lightest and easiest-to-

set-up L1 system featuring a 6-speaker

curved articulated line array providing

smooth tonal balance and coverage,

weighing just 29 pounds.

Audience Size

Up to 500

Up to 300

Up to 100

Applications

• Musicians
• Mobile DJs
• Public Speaking
• Professional A/ V Applications

• Acoustic Musicians
• Secondar y PA for Mobile DJs
• Public Speaking
• Business Presentations/Classrooms
• Backyard Parties

Array Performance

Th e articulated 24-speaker line array

provides 180 degrees of horizontal sound

coverage, while at the same time offering

extremely tight vertical control resulting

in less drop-off in volume over distance

than conventional loudspeakers.

Th e 12-speaker articulated line array

provides 180 degrees of horizontal sound

coverage, while at the same time offering

tight vertical control resulting in less

drop-off in volume over distance than

conventional loudspeakers.

Th e L1 Compact loudspeaker array is

smaller than those in the L1 Model 1S and

Model II systems, yet produces comparable

horizontal sound coverage. Th e L1 Model 1S

and Model II systems project sound further

and with less volume drop-off than the

L1 Compact system.

Coverage

180° H x 0° V

180° H x 10° V

180° H x 40° V

Max SPL

115 dB (Continuous), 121 dB (Peak)

112 dB (Continuous), 118 dB (Peak)

106 dB (Continuous), 112 dB (Peak)

Low-Frequency (-3dB)

40 Hz (with B1 or B2)

65 Hz

Bass

Th e Model II power stand can drive 2 B1s or

a single B2 bass loudspeaker.
It also features a dedicated bass line out,

allowing it to be used with the A1 Packlite

®

amplifi er to add two additional B1 bass

modules or an additional B2 bass module.

Th e Model 1S power stand can drive 2 B1s or

a single B2 bass module.

Th e L1 Compact system features an

integrated bass speaker in the power

stand.

Not compatible with the B1 or B2

bass modules.

I/O

• 1 x 1/4" analog input
• 1 x NL4 bass module out
• 1 x 1/4" bass line out
• 1 x ToneMatch

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port

• 1 x trim control
• 1 x power switch

• 1 x 1/4" analog input
• 1 x NL4 bass module out

• 1 x ToneMatch port
• 1 x trim control
• 1 x power switch

• 1 x microphone input
• 1 x 1/8" balanced analog input
• 1 x RCA stereo input
• 1 x 1/4" analog input
• 1 x 1/4" mono analog output
• 1 x RCA output

System Includes

• L1 Model II top and

bottom loudspeaker arrays

• L1 Model II system power stand
• AC power cord
• Protective carr ying bags/covers
• B1 or B2 bass module with cable

and slip cover

• L1 Model 1S top array and

bottom extension

• L1 Model 1S power stand
• AC power cord
• Protective carr ying bags/covers
• B1 or B2 bass module with cable

and slip cover

• L1 Compact loudspeaker array
• L1 Compact system power stand

with slip cover

• L1 Compact system extensions with

protective carr y bag

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