Bose L1 Specifications

L1® Compact

portable line array system

Key Features

High-performing, self-powered, portable two-way •
loudspeaker system designed for the production and
reproduction of live music, music playback, speeches
and A / V sound reproduction.

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Spatial Dispersion•
uniform sound coverage throughout the entire listening
area – even off to the extreme sides.

Integrated ToneMatch•
equalization curves for dynamic handheld microphones
and acoustic guitars.

Offers both collapsed and extended setup positions.•

For smaller spaces with audiences of up to 100.•

Description

The L1® Compact portable line array system is a powered
loudspeaker system designed to provide wide, uniform sound
coverage and easy setup. Spatial Dispersion loudspeaker
technology combines proprietary Bose® technologies to deliver clear, powerful sound throughout
the entire listening area – even off to the extreme sides. The interlocking components are easily
transported and eliminate the need for external speaker wires and stands.

The system offers a built-in, two-channel mixer with XLR, 1∕8" (3.5 mm) TRS, stereo RCA, and ¼" TRS
phone jack compatibility. The L1 Compact system is well-suited for professional applications such as
music playback, speeches and A / V sound reproduction.

loudspeaker technology produces wide,

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presets contain hardwired

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Descriptive Data

System Specifications

System Type Self-powered, two-way
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1m (continuous and peak) 106 dB continuous, 112 dB peak
Frequency Range (-3 dB) 65 Hz – 14 kHz
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 50 Hz – 16 kHz
Crossover Frequency 400 Hz 4
Nominal Coverage Pattern 180° H x 40° V

Power

System Power Handling 130 W
Distortion at Rated Power 0.1% Max 30 Hz – 15 kHz
System Limiter Dynamic Limiting

Transducers

High-Frequency Drivers (6) 2.00" HF drivers
Low-Frequency Driver (1) 8" LF driver

Channel 1 – Microphone Only Input

Signal Indicators Signal/Clip LED: Green = Signal Present

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ToneMatch

Preset NOTE: The ToneMatch equalization is always engaged on Channel 1

th

order Butterworth

Red = Clip (limiter active)

and cannot be bypassed. The preset is designed to optimize a dynamic
handheld microphone for the L1 Compact system.

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Channel 1 – Microphone Only Input (continued)

Controls Volume

Input XLR Balanced

Channel Gain -Infinity to +50 dB
Max Input Signal +8 dBu
Input Impedance 2.4 kΩ

Channel 2 – Line and Instrument Inputs

Signal Indicators Signal/Clip LED: Green = Signal Present

ToneMatch

Controls Volume
Inputs

Channel Gain

Max Input Signal

Input Impedance

Outputs

Line Output

Record Out (2) RCA unbalanced

Physical Properties

Grille Powder-coated steel
Enclosure and Extensions Enclosure: Polypropylene

Net Weight and Dimensions

L1 Compact Collapsed Position 24.6 lbs. (11.2 kg)

L1 Compact Extended Position 29.2 lbs. (13.3 kg)

L1 Compact Extensions (2) 2.3 lbs. (1.05 kg) each

Shipping Weight

L1 Compact Power Stand 30.4 lbs. (13.8 kg)
L1 Compact Extensions 7.5 lbs. (3.4 kg)

Voltages

Universal Power Supply AC power rating

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Switch NOTE: This switch engages ToneMatch equalization only to the ¼"

Treble: +/- 5 dB shelving filter @ 4 kHz
Bass: +/- 5 dB shelving filter @ 120 Hz

Pin 1 (GND), Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-)

Red = Clip (limiter active)

input. When set to ON, this engages a preset designed for an acoustic
guitar with a piezo pickup. When in the OFF position, no EQ is applied.

¼" TS/TRS

1

∕8" TS/TRS

(2) RCA
¼" = -Infinity to +40 dB

1

∕8" and RCA = -Infinity to +24 dB

¼" = +12 dBu

1

∕8" = +12 dBu

RCA = +12 dBu
¼" = 800 kΩ

1

∕8" = 14 kΩ

RCA = 12.5 kΩ

¼" balanced TRS or unbalanced TS
Nominal +2.2 dBu Max +20 dBu

Nominal -3.8 dBu Max +14 dBu

Extension + Array: ABS

16.5" H x 13.25" W x 16.75" D (418 mm x 339 mm x 426 mm)

78.5" H x 13.25" W x 16.75" D (1995 mm x 339 mm x 426 mm)

32.5" H x 2.75" W x 2.75" D (830 mm x 70 mm x 70 mm)

100-240 V 50 / 60 Hz +/- 20%
200 W max

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2.9"
(72 mm)

16.8"
(426 mm)

13.9"
(354 mm)

16.5"
(418 mm)

16.5"
(418 mm)

13.3"

(339 mm)

14.0"
(357 mm)

2.9"
(72 mm)

16.8"
(426 mm)

13.9"
(354 mm)

2.8"

(72 mm)

2.8"

(70 mm)

15.2"
(386 mm)

31.0"
(788 mm)

78.5"
(1995 mm)

32.2"
(821 mm)

13.3"

(339 mm)

16.5"
(418 mm)

14.0"
(357 mm)

Volume

Microphone

XLR Jack

Channel 1

Pre Amp

Tone Match

Bass Adjust

Treble Adjust

LED Drive

Bass

Treble

1/8"

Jack

RCA

Jacks

Channel 2

1/4"

Jack

Buffer Buffer Pre Amp

Tone

Match

Select

Buffer

Volume

LED Drive

Buffer

High EQBass EQ Line Out Buffer

RCA

Jacks

1/4"

Jack

High LimiterBass Limiter

Line DriverLine Driver

Connector

Ribbon Cable

I/O Board

to Amp Board

Connector

Amp Amp

Bass

Driver

Twiddler

Array

Power
Supply

+/-18V

I/O Board

+/-28V

Ampliers

portable line array system

Mechanical Diagrams

Extended Position

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Signal Flow Block Diagram

Collapsed Position

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