Bose L1 Compact User Manual

1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Bose
®
L1
®
Compact Portable Line Array System.
Whether you are a musician amplifying your instruments, a mobile DJ
entertaining an audience, or the host of your own special event, this system
will provide quality sound for audiences of approximately 100 people.
This owner’s guide provides detailed setup and operating instructions for
your L1
®
Compact system and explains how to connect to a variety of
audio sources. For additional information on using this system, including
tips, techniques, and frequently asked questions, please visit
www.Bose.com/musicians on the Internet.
Features and benefits
• Carry it in one trip – The entire system is light enough to be carried in a single
trip.
• Set it up in one minute – The interlocking components of the L1
®
Compact
system allow system setup in less than a minute. There are no external
speaker wires required. An integrated bass enclosure with an intuitive user
interface eliminates the need for separate components.
• Fill the room with one loudspeaker – Whether you’re performing live
or playing back prerecorded music, whether you’re performing in a
coffeehouse or a 100-seat room, Bose
®
Spatial Dispersion™ loudspeaker
technology provides nearly 180º of tonally balanced sound coverage so there
are no dead spots.
• PA and monitor combined – Audience members enjoy a more consistent and
intimate listening experience because the system sets up behind the
performer and serves as both the monitor for the stage and amplification
system for the audience. The performer alone controls the sound.
• Versatility – In addition to musical performances, the L1
®
Compact provides
quality sound for a wide variety of general-purpose uses including
presentations, celebrations, speeches, and music playback for about
100 people.
• Integrated ToneMatch
®
signal processing – Provides a high level of tone
customization on your microphone or instrument to provide a listening
experience that most musicians only achieve using a recording studio.
• Two setup options – The L1
®
Compact system can be used in either the
collapsed position for smaller audiences or extended positions for larger
audiences.
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Bose L1 Compact Specifications

General

Product color	Black
Recommended usage	Universal
Multi-Room Streaming (MRS) support	-
Number of drivers	6
Speaker placement	Stand-mountable
Audio output channels	- channels
RMS rated power	- W
AirPlay	No
Microphone in	Yes
Connectivity technology	Wired
Power source type	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	425.45 mm
Width	336.55 mm
Height	1993.9 mm
Weight	13240 g