Bose L1 Pro8, L1 Pro16 - Portable Line Array System Manual

Overview

Package Contents

Optional Accessories

• L1 Pro8 System Bag
• L1 Pro16 System Roller Bag
• L1 Pro8/Pro16 Slip cover

For additional information on L1 Pro accessories, visit PRO.BOSE.COM.

System Setup

Connections and Controls

1. Channel Parameter Control: Adjust the level of volume, treble, bass, or reverb for your desired channel. Press the control to switch between parameters; rotate the control to adjust the level of your selected parameter.
2. Signal/Clip Indicator: The LED will illuminate green when a signal is present and will illuminate red when the signal is clipping or the system is entering limiting. Reduce the channel or signal volume to prevent signal clipping or limiting.
3. Channel Mute: Mute the output of an individual channel. Press the button to mute the channel. While muted, the button will illuminate white.
4. Channel ToneMatch Button: Select the ToneMatch preset for an individual channel. Use MIC for microphones and use INST for acoustic guitar. The corresponding LED will illuminate white while selected.
5. Channel Input: Analog input for connecting microphone (XLR), instrument (TS unbalanced), or line level (TRS balanced) cables.
6. Phantom Power: Press the button to apply 48volt power to channels 1 and 2. The LED will illuminate white while phantom power is applied.
7. USB Port: USB-C connector for Bose service use.
   Note: This port is not compatible with Thunderbolt 3 cables.
8. XLR Line Output: Use an XLR cable to connect the line-level output to a Sub1/Sub2 or another bass module.
9. ToneMatch Port: Connect your L1 Pro to a T4S or T8S ToneMatch mixer via a ToneMatch cable.
   
   Do not connect to a computer or phone network.
10. Power Input: IEC power cord connection.
11. Standby Button: Press the button to power on the L1 Pro. The LED will illuminate white while the system is on.
12. System EQ: Press the button to scroll through and select a master EQ suitable for the use case. The corresponding LED will illuminate white while selected.
13. TRS Line Input: Use a 6.4-millimeter (1/4-inch) TRS cable to connect line-level audio sources.
14. Aux Line Input: Use a 3.5-millimeter (1/8-inch) TRS cable to connect line-level audio sources.
15. Bluetooth® Pair Button: Set up pairing with Bluetooth capable devices. The LED will flash blue while the L1 Pro is discoverable and illuminate solid white when a device is paired for streaming.

Assembling the System

Before connecting the system to a power source, assemble the system using the array extension and mid-high array.

1. Insert the array extension into the subwoofer power stand.
2. Insert the mid-high array into the array extension.
   

The L1 Pro8/Pro16 can be assembled without using the array extension; the mid-high array can be connected directly to the subwoofer power stand. This configuration is most useful when on an elevated stage to be sure the mid-high array is at ear level.

Connecting Power

1. Plug the power cord into the Power Input on the L1 Pro.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a live electrical outlet.

Note:
Do not power on the system until after you've connected your sources. See Connecting Sources below.

3. Press the Standby Button. The LED will illuminate white while the system is on.

Note:
Press and hold the Standby Button for 10 seconds to reset the system to factory settings.

AutoOff/Low-power Standby

After four hours of no use, the L1 Pro will enter
AutoOff/Low-power Standby mode to save power. To wake the system from AutoOff/Low-power Standby mode, press the Standby Button.

Connecting Sources

Channel 1 & 2 Controls

Channel 1 and 2 are for use with microphones, guitars, keyboards, or other instruments. Channel 1 and 2 will automatically detect a source input level to adjust volume taper and gain stage.

1. Connect your sound source to the Channel Input with the appropriate cable.
   
2. Apply a ToneMatch preset—to optimize the sound of your microphone or instrument—by pressing the Channel ToneMatch Button until the LED for your chosen preset is illuminated.
   Use MIC for microphones and use INST for acoustic guitars and other instruments. Use OFF if you do not want to apply a preset.
   Note:
   Use the L1 Mix app to choose custom presets from the ToneMatch library. The corresponding LED will illuminate green when a custom preset is selected.
   
3. Press the Channel Parameter Control to choose a parameter to modify. The parameter name will illuminate white while it is selected.
   
4. Rotate the Channel Parameter Control to adjust the level of the selected parameter. The parameter LED will indicate the level of the selected parameter.
   Note:
   While Reverb is selected, press and hold the control fo two seconds to mute the reverb. While reverb is muted, Reverb will flash white. To unmute reverb, press and hold for two seconds while Reverb is selected. Reverb mute will reset when the system is powered off.
   

Channel 3 Controls

Channel 3 is for use with Bluetooth® enabled devices and line-level audio inputs.

Bluetooth Pairing
The following steps describe how to manually connect a Bluetooth enabled device to stream audio.
You can use the L1 Mix app to access additional device control. For more information on the L1 Mix app, see L1 Mix App Control below.

1. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your mobile device.
2. Press and hold the Bluetooth Pair Buttonfor two seconds. When ready to pair, the LED will flash blue.
   
3. Your L1 Pro will be visible in your device list on your mobile device. Select your L1 Pro from the device list. When the device pairs successfully, the LED will illuminate solid white.
   

Note:
Some notifications may be audible through the system while in use. To prevent this, disable notifications on your connected device. Enable airplane mode to prevent call/message notifications from interrupting audio.

TRS Line Input
A mono input. Use a 6.4-millimeter (1/4-inch) TRS cable to connect line-level audio sources, such as mixers or instrument effects.

Aux Line Input
A stereo input. Use a 3.5-millimeter (1/8-inch) TRS cable to connect a line-level audio source, such as mobile devices or laptops.

L1 Mix App Control

Download the Bose L1 Mix app for additional device control and audio streaming. Once downloaded, follow the instructions in the app to connect your L1 Pro. For specific information on how to use the L1 Mix App, see the in-app help.

Features

• Adjust channel volume
• Adjust channel mixer parameters
• Adjust system EQ
• Enable channel mute
• Enable reverb mute
• Enable phantom power
• Access to ToneMatch preset library
• Save scenes

Additional Adjustments

Channel Mute

Press the Channel Mute to mute the audio for an individual channel. While a channel is muted, the button will illuminate white. Press the button again to unmute the channel.

Phantom Power

Press the Phantom Power button to apply 48-volt power to channels 1 and 2. The LED will illuminate white while phantom power is applied. Apply phantom power when using a condenser microphone. Press the button again to turn off phantom power.

Note:
Phantom power will only affect sources connected to a Channel Input using an XLR cable.

System EQ

Select your system EQ by pressing the System EQ button until the corresponding LED for your desired EQ illuminates white. Choose between OFF, LIVE, MUSIC, and SPEECH. Your chosen EQ will stay selected when you power off and power on your L1 Pro.

Note:
The system EQ affects subwoofer/mid-high array audio only.
System EQ does not affect XLR Line Output audio.

System Setup Scenarios

The L1 Pro8/Pro16 system can be placed on the floor or on an elevated stage. When using the system on an elevated stage, assemble your system without the array extension (see Assembling the System).

Do not place the equipment in an unstable location. The equipment could become unstable leading to a hazardous condition, which could result in injury.

Solo Musician

Musician with Mobile Device

Band

Musician with T8S Mixer

Note:
T8S left channel audio is delivered only.

Musician Stereo with T4S Mixer

DJ Stereo

• Alternate Connection
  This scenario may require a specialized cable or adapter. Connect a TRS cable to the TRS Line Input to allow for a wider range of volume control.
  

DJ with Sub1

• Alternate Connection
  This scenario may require a specialized cable or adapter. Connect a TRS cable to the TRS Line Input to allow for a wider range of volume control.
  

Note: For proper Sub1/Sub2 settings, see the Sub1/Sub2 owner's guide at PRO.BOSE.COM.

Musician Dual Mono

• Alternate Connection
  This scenario requires a specialized cable or adapter. Connect a TRS cable to the TRS Line Input to allow for a wider range of volume control.
  

Musician with S1 Pro Monitor

• Alternate Connection
  This scenario requires a specialized cable or adapter. Connect a TRS cable to allow for a wider range of volume control.
  

Care & Maintenance

Cleaning Your L1 Pro
Clean the product enclosure using only a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, carefully vacuum the grille of the L1 Pro.

Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.

Do not use any sprays near the product or allow liquids to spill into any openings.

Troubleshooting

Documents / Resources

References

• Bose Professional
• App Store - Apple
• Google Play

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