Product Overview
The Bose 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 1/4" TRS phone jack compatibility. The L1 Compact system is well-suited for professional applications such as music playback, speeches and A/V sound reproduction.
Bose L1 Compact Includes:
- L1 Compact Power Stand
- Power Stand/Loudspeakers Array Slip Cover
- L1 Compact Loudspeaker Array
- L1 Compact Extensions
- Power Stand Cord
- Extensions Carry Bag
Bose L1 Compact 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.
- Spatial Dispersion™ loudspeaker technology produces wide, uniform sound coverage throughout the entire listening area – even off to the extreme sides.
- Integrated ToneMatch® presets contain hardwired 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.
Bose L1 Compact Specifications:
- System Type: Self-powered, two-way
- Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1m (continuous and peak): 106 dB continuous, 112dB peak
- Frequency Range (-3 dB): 65 Hz – 14 kHz
- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 50 Hz – 16 kHz
- Crossover Frequency: 400 Hz 4th order Butterworth
- 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; Red = Clip (limiter active)
- ToneMatch® Preset (* The ToneMatch equalization is always engaged on Channel 1 and cannot be bypassed. The preset is designed to optimize a dynamic handheld microphone for the L1 Compact system.
- Controls:
- Volume
- Treble: +/-5 dB shelving filter @ 4 kHz
- Bass: +/- 5 dB shelving filter @ 120 Hz
- Input XLR Balanced
- Pin 1 (GND)
- Pin 2 (+)
- Pin 3 (-)
- Channel Gain -Infinity to +50 dB
- Max Input Signal+8 dBu
- Input Impedance 2.4 kOhm
- Channel 2 – Line and Instrument Inputs:
- Signal Indicators: Green =Signal Present, Red = Clip (limiter active)
- ToneMatch® Switch (* This switch engages ToneMatch equalization only to the 1/4" 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.)
- Controls: Volume
- Inputs:
- 1/4" TS/TRS
- 1/8" TS/TRS
- (2) RCA
- Channel Gain: 1/4" =-Infinity to+40 dB
- Channel Gain: 1/8" and RCA = -Infinity to+24 dB
- Max Input Signal: 1/4" = +12 dBu
- Max Input Signal: 1/8" = +12dBu
- Max Input Signal: RCA = +12 dBu
- Input Impedance: 1/4" = 800kOhm
- Input Impedance: 1/8" = 14kOhm
- Input Impedance: RCA = 12.5 kOhm
- Outputs:
- Line Output 1/4" balanced TRS or unbalanced TS: Nominal +2.2 dBu Max +20 dBu
- Record Out (2) RCA unbalanced: Nominal -3.8 dBu Max +14dBu
- Physical Properties:
- Grille: Powder-coated steel
- Enclosure and Extensions Enclosure: Polypropylene
- Extension + Array: ABS
- Dimensions:
- Collapsed Position: 16.5" H x 13.25" W x 16.75" D (418 mm x 339 mm x 426mm)
- Extended Position: 78.5" H x 13.25" W x 16.75" D (1995 mm x 339 mm x 426 mm)
- Extensions: 32.5" H x 2.75" W x 2.75" D (830 mm x 70 mm x 70 mm)
- Net Weight:
- Collapsed Position: 24.6 lbs (11.2 kg)
- Extended Position: 29.2 lbs (13.3 kg)
- Extensions (2): 2.3 lbs (1.05 kg) each
- Shipping Weight:
- Power Stand: 30.4 lbs. (13.8kg)
- Extensions: 7.5 lbs. (3.4 kg)
- Universal Power Supply AC power rating
- 100-240 V 50 / 60 Hz +/-20%
- 200 W max