The award-winning Bose L1 Model I system allows you to hear the same quality sound your audience hears. Based on over 10 years of groundbreaking Bose research, this all-in-one amplification system features the unique Cylindrical Radiator loudspeaker. Its proprietary, vertical design helps fill the room with clear sound like no ordinary speaker can.
Wide, uniform coverage throughout the room
The innovative Cylindrical Radiator loudspeaker has a line array of 24 small drivers mounted into a vertical enclosure for wide, horizontal sound coverage. In comparison to a conventional speaker, volume and tone diminish very slowly over distance.
The loudspeaker's wedge-shaped dispersion pattern sends very little audio up or down, preventing much of the room reverberation that can muddy your sound. In contrast to a conventional setup, an L1 system lets you, your fellow musicians and the audience hear the same sound. You don't need any other stage monitors, mixers, or PA speakers. Your L1 system replaces them all with one sleek, powerful setup.
Built-in amplifiers, mixer, and ToneMatch© presets
The L1 Model I power stand includes built-in amplifiers to drive the loudspeaker and up to two B1 bass modules. It also has an integrated four-channel mixer with two XLR and two line-level inputs.
Onboard ToneMatch Presets another Bose exclusive let you quickly optimize the tone of up to 100 specific instruments and microphones, at the touch of a button. For more inputs and a suite of effects and tone-shaping tools, add the optional T1 ToneMatch audio engine.
L1 Model I Cylindrical Radiator Speaker
The L1 Model I Cylindrical Radiator Speaker is an integral component of the Bose L1 Model 1 system. The unique Cylindrical Radiator loudspeaker comes in two sections and has a line array of 24 small drivers mounted into a vertical enclosure for wide, horizontal sound coverage. This proprietary design helps fill the room with clear sound like no ordinary speaker can. In comparison to a conventional speaker, volume and tone diminish very slowly over distance.
The loudspeaker's wedge-shaped dispersion pattern sends little sound to the floors, upper walls, and ceilings, minimizing room reverberation and increasing clarity. In contrast to a conventional setup, the L1 system lets you, your fellow musicians, and the audience hear the same sound. You don't need any other stage monitors, mixers, or PA speakers. The L1 system replaces them all with one sleek, powerful setup.
The L1 Cylindrical Radiator loudspeaker features a two-piece, interlocking design for quick and easy transport, setup, and breakdown. Each section of loudspeaker is 43-1/2" (1.1 m) high. It includes an interlocking bayonet with center and bottom latches.
L1 Model I Power Stand
As well as being the mechanical support for the Bose L1 Cylidrical Radiator loudspeaker, the Bose PS1 Power Stand houses the amplifier and mixer for the 4-channel system L1 system. This innovative system eliminates the need for conventional monitors, mixers, and PA speakers. It is the ultimate in fidelity and is extremely lightweight and portable. Features of the PS1 Power stand include:
Integrated power amplifiers:
Provide clean, precise amplification for L1 Model I loudspeaker and up to two B1 bass modules. Musicians can play soft or loud with confidence the system will accurately amplify their performance.
Four-channel mixer:
Primary mic/line input channels 1 and 2 accept XLR and 1/4" TRS connections; they feature ultra-low noise preamps, two-stage clip lights, trim controls, and XLR line-out channels. Secondary input channels 3 and 4 accept 1/4" unbalanced line-level sources like keyboards, sequencers, mixers, and MP3 players.
ToneMatch© presets:
Proprietary ToneMatch presets optimize L1 system to match intended natural sound of specific instruments and microphones on channels 1 and 2. Select presets independently for these channels using pushbutton controls.
Channel inserts/effects loops:
Connect channels 1 and 2 to external effects and processors via 1/4" TRS line input/output connections. Use a stereo plug to connect the send and return signals with one cord.
Bass module out:
Delivers amplified bass output signal to one or two B1 bass modules. L1 system automatically adjusts equalization appropriately when bass modules are connected.
Bass line out:
Post-DSP bass signal output. Accepts 1/4" TRS phone cable. Use to connect PackLite amplifier with up to two additional bass modules. Can also be used to connect powered subwoofer or additional amplification system.
Digital data out:
Send digital mix of channels 1 and 2 to external recording gear at 48KHz sample rate.
Digital data in:
Update product software and ToneMatch presets via this digital input connector.
R1 remote input:
Seven-pin connection works with R1 remote control.
Bose L1 © Model I Amplification System Specifications:
- L1 Model I Cylindrical Radiator Speaker top
- Dimensions: 43''H x 3 1/2''W x 4''D (1.1 m x 8.9 cm x 10.5 cm)
- Weight: 14.5 lbs (6 kg)
L1 Model I Cylindrical Radiator Speaker bottom - Dimensions: 43''H x 3 1/2''W x 4''D (1.1 m x 8.9 cm x 10.5 cm)
- Weight: 16.0 lbs (7 kg)
L1 Model I Power Stand: - Dimensions: 26"W x 5"H x 26"D (12.7 x 66 x 66 cm)
- Weight: 35 lbs. (16kg)
R1 remote - Dimensions: 1 3/5"H x 2 4/5"W x 5 3/5"D (4.0 cm x 7.1 cm x 14.1 cm)
- Weight: 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
Bose L1 © Model I Amplification System Features:
- General
- Projects clean, detailed sound evenly across the stage and throughout an audience of up to several hundred, with little change in tone or volume
- Produces smooth, consistent tone, whether you're in front of the speaker or off to the side
- Reduces much unwanted room reverberation
- Eliminates conventional monitors, mixers
- and PA
- Sets up and breaks down quickly
- Fits easily into a car trunk
L1 Model I Cylindrical Radiator Speaker - Cylindrical Radiator and Articulated Array technologies
- Two-piece, interlocking design
- Eliminates the need for conventional monitors and PA speakers
- Musicians and the audience hear the same sound
- L1 Model I Cylindrical Radiator box includes: Loudspeaker top and bottom, carrying bags
L1 Model I Power Stand - 4-channel mixer
- 250 Watts to upper section & 250 Watts to lower section of the L1 Cylindrical speaker column
- Two combination XLR-1/4" inputs (channels 1 and 2)
- Two 1/4" line inputs (3 and 4)
- Two XLR outputs (1 and 2)
- Two TRS inserts/effects loops (1 and 2)
- Neutrik NL4 bass module output
- 1/4" bass line output
- Digital data in
- Digital data out
- R1 remote in
- Power stand box includes: Power stand, Power cord, R1 remote and cable, Spare fuse, Protective plug, and Carrying bag
R1 Remote - Tone controls (channels 1 and 2) - High, mid and low tone controls, each with -12 dB cut to +12 dB boost
- Level controls and signal/overload LEDs (1 and 2) - Adjust input signal levels. Green/red LEDs show signal status and help you set proper gain levels
- Master level - Adjust volume of all four input channels simultaneously
