Product Spotlight:
Introducing the L1 Compact Portable Line Array System
Carry it on one trip. Set it up in one minute. Fill
the room with one system
By Mike
Hallal, Craig Jackson, Neil Chauvin
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Model 1 Review
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A new direction in live sound …
The introduction of the Bose L1 Model 1
system in 2003 marked a revolutionary new approach to live
sound. By combining monitors and PA into a single system musicians are
now in control of one common mix for the stage and audience. The L1
system’s interlocking components can be set up in minutes so musicians
can spend time focusing on what is important—the music.
In 2007 Bose evolved this
concept even further. The
L1 Model II system
with T1 ToneMatch audio engine provided an
even higher degree of tone-shaping ability offering access to a
4-channel mixer, updateable ToneMatch®
presets library, integrated effects, and dynamics processing. When you
use L1 portable line array
systems, you can go to the gig, set up quickly, control the mix, and
focus on the music. Could this approach be simplified even further?
Introducing the L1
Compact Portable Line Array System
The L1 Compact
portable line array system is the latest development from Bose. This new
system continues the tradition of the L1
portable line array family with the smallest, lightest,
easiest-to-set-up L1 system yet. The L1
Compact system is small enough to fit in your trunk or back seat, and
its modular design makes setup easy and fast. No heavy speakers to lift
onto stands. No speaker cables. It’s all integrated into one system.
Carry it in one trip
Portability is extremely important for
performing musicians. Multiple trips to and from the car can be a pain.
With the L1 Compact system, you don’t have to carry a separate amplifier, mixer, or bass
cabinet. They’re already built in. The system’s power stand includes an
integrated bass speaker and amplifier, plus a built-in mixer. The entire
L1 Compact system weighs only 29 pounds and
can be carried from the car to the venue in just one trip.
The loudspeaker extensions fit into the
included carry bag and a protective cover is provided for the power
stand.Set it up in one minute
Once you’ve loaded into the venue there
never seems to be enough time to set up and sound check. The L1 Compact
system setup is quick and easy; no speaker cables or stands required.
The entire system can be set up in a minute or less. The durable,
lightweight, interlocking components make setup and tear-down very
simple. Just remove the loudspeaker array from its slot in the power
stand, insert each loudspeaker extension, and place the array on top.
The speaker connections are made for you automatically.
And it’s easy to get plugged in. We’ve designed a simple but powerful
2-channel mixer that includes a dedicated channel for a dynamic
hand-held microphone. It features a proprietary Bose ToneMatch preset
that instantly equalizes your microphone from the moment you plug in.
Channel 2 accepts up to three inputs at once; a 1/4" connection
accommodates sources like guitars, keyboards, and other instruments.
There’s also a ToneMatch switch that engages a preset specifically for
acoustic guitars with piezo pickups. Also included are a 1/8" input for
sources like MP3 players and PCs, and an RCA input for other sources
like CD and DVD players.
Need to record your performance or send your signal to
a large house system? A separate 1/4" line out and a separate RCA record
output are accessible on the rear panel.
Fill the room with one system
Now that you’re set up,
it’s time to play. Like the existing L1
systems, the L1 Compact
system uses proprietary Bose technology to combine PA and monitors into
a single system that can be positioned behind or to the side of the
performer.
The L1
Compact loudspeaker array is smaller than those in L1
Model I and II systems, but it produces comparable horizontal sound
coverage. L1 Model I and Model II loudspeakers project sound further
with less drop-off of volume than the L1 Compact array.
The L1
Compact system features Bose Spatial Dispersion
loudspeaker technology, which delivers sound evenly across the stage and
throughout the audience, even to the extreme sides. Only one speaker is
needed to deliver balanced sound throughout the room. When you perform
with the L1 Compact system you can know that
what you experience as a performer is almost the same as what your
audience will hear.
Flexibility—two unique setup positions
The L1 Compact
system has two unique setup positions. If you’re performing in a small
venue or rehearsal, you can put it on a tabletop and use it in collapsed
position. Or, for times when you are playing to a larger audience room
and need to project the sound throughout the room, use the two
extensions included to elevate the loudspeaker array. In either position
the L1 Compact system’s acoustic performance
is comparable.
Not just for musicians
Although the L1 Compact
system is an ideal solution for performing musicians, it can also be
used in almost any type of application where music and speech need to
have a high impact in small or large group settings. It’s an excellent
choice for mobile DJs, classrooms, business presentations, and other
similar applications.
The new L1
Compact system: audio performance, simplified setup, and one-trip
portability. Only from Bose.
Features and Specs:
- Bose® Spatial Dispersion™
loudspeaker technology delivers sound evenly across the
stage and throughout the audience even to the extreme sides
- Two ToneMatch® channels with
fixed presets for a hand-held mic and an acoustic guitar
- Integrated bass speaker in power stand
- Two setup positions: Collapsed for
smaller spaces or extended for larger ones
- Ideal for musical performances, mobile
DJs, classrooms, business presentations, and more
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