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L1 Pro32 Portable Line Array System with Sub1 Powered Bass Module

Sold from 2020 – present

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Setting up your product

Learn how to set up your product, connect components and enjoy the benefits of all its features.

Setting up your system:

Note: The USB port on your system is only used for system updates.

Connecting the speakers and power stand

  1. Insert the lower speaker array into the power stand, then firmly press the array into the power stand
  2. Slide the upper speaker array onto the connector at the top of the bottom array, then firmly press the top array into the bottom array
  3. Connect the SubMatch cable from the power stand (next to the power jack) to the SUBMATCH IN port on the bass module.

Powering on or off

  1. Connect a power cord from the POWER jack on the power stand to a working outlet
  2. Connect a power cord from the POWER jack on the bass module to a working outlet
  3. On the power stand, push the POWER button
  4. On the bass module, push the POWER button.

Connecting audio

Channels 1 and 2
  1. Press the ToneMatch button to select a preset for the connected source:
    • Select MIC when connecting a vocal microphone
    • Select INST when connecting an acoustic guitar
    • Select OFF when connecting another audio source
    • Select additional presets using the Bose Music app. For more info, see Selecting ToneMatch presets
  • Use the combination jack to connect the audio source using an XLR cable or a 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS or TRS cable
  • If the source device has a volume control, adjust it to the desired level
  • If the device requires phantom power, press the PHANTOM button so the light above it glows
  • Channel 3
    1. Connect a wireless Bluetooth® device or a wired auxiliary audio device
      Note: The AUX jacks and Bluetooth input can be used simultaneously
      • Connect line level audio devices to the 1/8" (3.5 mm) or 1/4" (6.4 mm) AUX TRS jacks
      • Connect a Bluetooth device by holding the Bluetooth button until it blinks blue. Then select the Bose system in the Bluetooth menu of the device you want to connect
    2. Adjust the volume level of the connected device
      Tip: For playback devices, typically the device volume should be maxed—or as high as it can without distorting

    Connecting a ToneMatch mixer

    Use the ToneMatch port to simplify setup with a ToneMatch mixer. For more info, see Connecting a ToneMatch mixer.

    Setting channel controls

    For info on adjusting the system EQ or channel volume, EQ and reverb, see Adjusting the tone controls on your product.

    Connecting additional speakers

    On the connection panel, use the LINE OUT mono XLR jack to connect to the input on another powered speaker or audio device. This signal from this jack is post-mix.

    Common setups

    Here are some common setups for your L1 Pro system. Select an option to view a typical connection diagram.

    Guitar and vocal

    Guitar, vocal and Bluetooth® device

    Guitar, vocal and keyboard or backing track

    Guitar and vocal with two L1 Pro systems

    Guitar and vocal with S1 Pro as a monitor

    Guitar and vocal with T8S mixer

    Stereo setup for guitar and vocal with T4S mixer

    Stereo DJ setup

    DJ setup with two subwoofers

    DJ setup with two subwoofers in Cardioid mode

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