BOSE L1 PRO8 PORTABLE LINE ARRAY SYSTEM Instruction Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Bose
Table of Contents
PROFESSIONAL
PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL DATA
L1 PRO8
PORTABLE LINE ARRAY SYSTEM
Product Overview
As the most portable L1 Pro system, the L1 Pro8 portable PA is ready whenever you are. With an eight-driver articulated C-shape line array, the L1 Pro8 delivers 180-degree horizontal sound coverage, making it an ideal companion for shows in small venues like coffee shops and cafes. An integrated subwoofer with a RaceTrack driver delivers powerful bass without the bulk; a built-in multi-channel mixer offers EQ, reverb, and phantom power, plus Bluetooth® streaming and access to the full library of ToneMatch presets; and the intuitive L1 Mix app places wireless control in your hands from your smartphone. It’s an ultra-portable system with a surprising size-to- performance ratio. The L1 Pro8 gives singer-songwriters and DJs both setup simplicity and supreme clarity — the power to sound your best and simply perform.
Key Features
Get in, set up, and simply perform with the most portable L1 Pro system,
ideal for small venues like coffee shops and cafes
Deliver premium full-range sound with consistent tonal balance for
singer-songwriters, mobile DJs, and more
Maintain supreme vocal and instrument clarity with a C-shape extended-
frequency line array featuring eight articulated 2″ neodymium drivers and wide
180-degree horizontal coverage
Bring more bass with less bulk with an integrated subwoofer featuring a
7″ × 13″ high-excursion RaceTrack driver; a performance that rivals a
conventional 12″ woofer with a smaller footprint
Go from vehicle to venue in one trip with a modular three-piece system
that’s easier to pack, carry, and set up
Select between optimized system EQ presets for live music, recorded
music, and more
Connect various audio sources easily via built-in mixer with two combos
XLR-1/4″ phantom-powered inputs, 1/4″ and 1/8″ (3.5 mm) aux input, plus
Bluetooth streaming — and access system EQ and ToneMatch presets, volume,
tone, and reverb via illuminated controls
Add in even more instruments and other audio sources via dedicated
ToneMatch port; one cable provides both power and digital audio between the
system and a Bose T4S or T8S mixer (optional)
Take wireless control with the L1 Mix app on your smartphone to adjust
settings instantly from your phone, roam the room and fine-tune, and access
the ToneMatch library of custom EQ presets
Stream high-quality Bluetooth audio from compatible devices
Technical Specifications
System Performance
Model Name| Ll ProS
System Type| Self-powered line array with integrated bass module and onboard
three-channel digital mixer
Frequency Response (-3 dB) ‘| 45 Hz to 16 kHz
Frequency Range (-10 dB)| 33 Hz to 18 kHz
Nominal Vertical Coverage Pattern| 40°
Vertical Beam Type| C-shape
Nominal Horizontal Coverage Pattern| 180°
Calculated Maximum SPL ‘`m 1 m. continuous’| 112 dB
Calculated Maximum SPL # 1 m. peak’| 118 dB
Crossover| 200 Hz
Transducers
Low Frequency| 1 x RaceTrack low-frequency driver r x 13″
Low-Frequency Voice Coil Size| 2″
High / Mid Frequency| 8 x Articulated 2″ drivers
High / Mid Frequency Voice Coil Size| ‘G
Driver Protection| Dynamic limiting
Amplification|
Type| Two-channel. Class D
Low-Frequency Amp Channel| 240 W
High / Mid Frequency Amp Channel| 60 W
Cooling| Convection cooling
Onboard Mixer|
Channels| Three
Channel 18 2 Input: Audio Type| Combination XLR or ‘A” TRS connector
(mic/instrument/line)
Channel 18 2 Input: Input Impedance| 10 KO (XLR): 2 MO (TRS)
Channel 1 8 2 Input: Trim| 0 dB.12 dB. 24 dB. 36 dB, and 45 dB analog gain
steps automatically selected and compensated by DSP
Channel 1 8 2 Input: Channel Gain| -100 dB to +75 dB (XLR): -115 dB to +60 dB
(TRS): from input to driver. controlled by volume knob
Channel 18 2 Input: Max Input Signal| +10 dBu (XLR): +24 dBu (TRS)
Channel 3 Input: Audio Type| ‘A” TRS (stereo-summed, line). Ye TRS (line).
Bluetooth’ audio streaming
Channel 3 Input: Input Impedance| 40 KC) (3.5 mm): 200 KO (TRS)
Channel 3 Input: Channel Gain| -105 dB to +50 dB (3.5 mm): -115 dB to +40 dB
(TRS): from input to driver. controlled by the volume knob
Channel 3 Input: Max Input Signal| +11.7 dBu (3.5 mm): +24 dBu (TRS)
ToneMatch: Audio Type| RJ-45 connector for ToneMatch cable connection.
providing digital audio and power connection for the optional T45/T85
ToneMatch Mixer
Output: Audio Type| XLR connector. line level. full-frequency bandwidth
Bluetooth Enabled| Yes
Bluetooth Types| AAC or SBC for audio streaming. LE for system control
Channel Controls| 3 digital rotary encoders
Phantom Power| Channel 18 2
LED Indicators| Standby. Channel Parameters. SignaVCIip. Mute. Phantom Power.
ToneMatch. Bluetooth LED. System E0
AC Power
AC Power Input| 100-240 VAC (±15%, 50/60 Hz)
Input: Electrical Type| INC
Initial turn-on inrush current| 15.8 A at 120 V; 30.1 A at 230 V
Inrush current after AC mains Interruption of 5 s| 1.2 A at 120 V; 19.4 A at
230 V
Physical
Color| Black
Enclosures Material| Power stand: High-impact polypropylene
Extension & Array: High-impact ABS
Grille Material| Powder-coated perforated steel
Product Dimensions (H x W x D)| 2000 x 317 x 456 mm (78.7 x 12.5 x 17.9 in)
Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D)| 950 x 400 x 630 mm (37.40 x 15.75 x 24.80 in)
Net Weight’| 17.4 kg (38.2 Ibs)
Shipping Weight| 21.4 kg (47.2 Ibs)
Included Accessories| Carry bag for arrays, IEC power cord
Optional Accessories| Ll Pro8 System Bag, Ll Pro8 Slip Cover
Warranty Period| 2 years
Product Part Numbers
840919-1100| Ll PRO8 PORTABLE LINE ARRAY,120V, US
840919-2100| Ll PRO8 PORTABLE LINE ARRAY,230V, EU
840919-3100| Ll PRO8 PORTABLE LINE ARRAY.100V, JP
840919-4100| Ll PRO8 PORTABLE LINE ARRAY,230V, UK
840919-5100| Ll PRO8 PORTABLE LINE ARRAY,230V, AU
840919-5130| Ll PRO8 PORTABLE LINE ARRAY,230V, INDIA
856989-0110| PREMIUM CARRY BAG, L1 PRO8, BLACK
856990-0110| COVER, SUBWOOFER, L1 PRO8, BLACK
8 45116-0 010| TONEMATCH CABLE ASSY KIT 18FT
Footnotes
(1) Frequency response and range measured on-axis in an anechoic environment
with recommended bandpass and EQ.
(2) Maximum SPL calculated using sensitivity and power ratings, exclusive of
power compression.
(3) Net weight excludes carry bag and power cord.
Connections and Controls
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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.
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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.
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Channel Mute: Mute the output of an individual channel. Press the button to mute the channel. While muted, the button will illuminate white.
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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.
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Channel Input: Analog input for connecting microphone (XLR), instrument (TS unbalanced), or line-level (TRS balanced) cables.
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Phantom Power: Press the button to apply 48volt power to channels 1 and 2. The LED will illuminate white while phantom power is applied.
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USB Port: USB-C connector for Bose service use.
Note: This port is not compatible with Thunderbolt 3 cables. -
XLR Line Output: Use an XLR cable to connect the line-level output to a Sub1/Sub2 or another bass module.
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ToneMatch port: Connect your L1 Pro to a T4S or T8S ToneMatch mixer via a ToneMatch cable.
CAUTION: Do not connect to a computer or phone network. -
Power Input: IEC power cord connection.
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Standby Button : Press the button to power on the L1 Pro. The LED will illuminate white while the system is on.
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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.
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TRS Line Input: Use a 6.4-millimeter (1/4-inch) TRS cable to connect line-level audio sources.
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Aux Line Input: Use a 3.5-millimeter (1/8-inch) TRS cable to connect line-level audio sources.
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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.
Product Dimensions
Performance
Frequency Response (On-Axis)
Directivity Index and Q
Beamwidth
Architect and Engineer Specification
The system shall be a multiple-driver, full-range portable loudspeaker system
with internally supplied power amplification and active equalization for
multiple operating modes as follows:
The transducer complement shall consist of eight, 2″ (51 mm) high-excursion
cricket drivers mounted in a curved articulated array loudspeaker, coupled
with an integral 7″ × 13″ (177 mm × 330 mm) RaceTrack low-frequency driver
mounted in a ported bass enclosure. The loudspeaker array shall be wired in a
series/parallel configuration.
The nominal horizontal beamwidth of the loudspeaker shall be 180° and the
nominal vertical coverage shall be 40°. The system’s power stand shall
incorporate a ported venting system for the low-frequency driver. The power
amplification for transducers shall be supplied by an integral, two-channel
onboard amplifier providing 240 W for low-frequency
transducer and 60 W for mid-high array transducers.
The onboard digital mixer shall consist of three input channels. Channel 1 and
2 shall provide a combination XLR or 1/4″ TRS connector (mic/instrument/line)
with treble, bass equalization, and reverb effects, and shall also provide
selectable master output equalization with live, music, and speech presets.
Phantom power (48 V) shall be available
via a push button to enable and disable. Both channels shall provide
selectable equalization presets for microphones and instruments. Channel 3
shall provide a 1/8″ TRS (stereo-summed, line) connector, 1/4″ TRS (line)
connector. The same channel shall provide Bluetooth® audio streaming using a
high-definition AAC codec with a Bluetooth pairing button provided. All three
channels shall have a dedicated channel mute button. The output connector of
the onboard mixer shall consist of one XLR balanced line-level output
connector. The onboard mixer shall provide a ToneMatch RJ-45 connector to
receive digital audio and send power via ToneMatch cable for Bose T4S/T8S
ToneMatch mixer.
The enclosure of the power stand shall be constructed of high-impact
polypropylene. The extension and array shall be constructed of high-impact
ABS. The system shall be capable of two operating modes; collapsed or extended
operating mode by integrating height-extension module.
In collapsed mode, the system’s outer dimensions shall be 45.7″ H × 12.5″ W ×
17.9″ D (1160 mm × 317 mm × 456 mm).
In extended operating mode, the system’s outer dimensions shall be 78.7″ H ×
12.5″ W × 17.9″ D (2000 mm × 317 mm × 456 mm). The system’s net weight shall
be 38.2 lbs (17.4 kg).
The loudspeaker shall be the Bose L1 Pro8 portable line array system.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
The L1 Pro8 portable line array system complies with the following standards:
- UL/IEC/EN62368-1 Audio/Video, Information, and Communication Technology Equipment
- Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC
- Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
- CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
- FCC Part 15 Class B
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Boze Corporation is under
license. Bose, L1, and ToneMatch are trademarks of Bose Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For additional specifications and application information, please visit
PRO.BOSE.COM.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 6/2021
PRO.BOSE.COM/L1
References
- Bose Professional
- L1 Pro Portable Line Array Systems | Bose Professional
- Bose | Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Soundbars, & More
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