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== Common Terms ==
== Common Terms ==


=== L1™ ===
=== L1® ===
L1™ is often used to refer to one system including the {{L1 CR}}, Power Stand, and one or more B1 Bass Modules. We don't use PAS (and never officially did) out of respect for someone else's trademark. MikeZ-at-Bose tells us "L1 is simply 'Line Array 1'." [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1506041054/m/3441044594?r=7431075594#7431075594 Message Board discussion]
{{L1}} is often used to refer to one system including the {{L1 CR}}, Power Stand, and one or more B1 Bass Modules. "PAS" has never been used by Bose out of respect for another company's trademark.




=== Classic  ([[L1™ Classic]]) ===
=== Classic  ([[L1® Classic]]) ===
[[Image:Classic30.png]] 2003-2007: This was the original {{L1}} and this has now been replaced by the {{Model I}}. See {{Classic}}
[[Image:Classic30.png]] 2003-2007: This was the original {{L1}} and this has now been replaced by the {{Model I}}. See {{Classic}}




=== Model I ([[L1™ Model I]]) ===
=== {{Model I nl}} ([[L1® Model I]]) ===
[[Image:ModelI30.png]] 2007 -     : The {{Model I}} is the new version of the {{Classic}}. It is [[RoHS]] compliant for release in Europe but functionally basically the same.  
[[Image:ModelI30.png]] 2007 -     : The {{Model I}} is the new version of the {{Classic}}. It is [[RoHS]] compliant for release in Europe but functionally basically the same.  


Distinguishing features include [[L1™ Model I#Output Section|orange labels on the back of the power stand]] and [[L1™ Model I#Cylindrical Radiator Sections|on the line arrays]]. Also many of the accessory connectors have been removed on the [[L1™ Model I#Output Section|back panel]]. See [[L1™ Model I]]
Distinguishing features include [[L1® Model I#Output Section|orange labels on the back of the power stand]] and [[L1® Model I#Cylindrical Radiator Sections|on the line arrays]]. Also many of the accessory connectors have been removed on the [[L1® Model I#Output Section|back panel]]. See [[L1® Model I]]




=== Model II ([[L1™ Model II]]) ===
=== {{Model II nl}} ([[L1® Model II]]) ===
[[Image:MII32.png]] 2007 -     : Lighter, smaller Power Stand with folding legs, uses an articulated array in the Cylindrical Radiator.  This uses the [[{{PAGENAME}}#T1.E2.84.A2_.28T1_ToneMatch.E2.84.A2_Audio_Engine.29|T1]] as its recommended user interface and connection point for all inputs. At least one [[{{PAGENAME}}#B1_.28B1_Bass_Module.29|B1 Bass Module]] is required for proper operation. See [[L1™ Model II]]
[[Image:MII32.png]] 2007 -     : Lighter, smaller Power Stand with folding legs, uses an articulated array in the Cylindrical Radiator.  This uses the [[{{PAGENAME}}#T1.E2.84.A2_.28T1_ToneMatch.E2.84.A2_Audio_Engine.29|T1]] as its recommended user interface and connection point for all inputs. At least one [[{{PAGENAME}}#B1_.28B1_Bass_Module.29|B1 Bass Module]] is required for proper operation. See [[L1® Model II]]




=== T1™ ([[T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine]]) ===
=== T1<sup>®</sup> ([[T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine]]) ===
[[Image:T130.png]] 2007 - &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;: This is a the user interface and input panel for the [[L1™ Model II]] with inputs for microphones (up to three) and line level inputs (up to two more). It is compatible with the [[L1™ Classic]] and [[L1™ Model I]] as well. See [[T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine]].
[[Image:T130.png]] 2007 - &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;: This is a the user interface and input panel for the [[L1® Model II]] with inputs for microphones (up to three) and line level inputs (up to two more). It is compatible with the [[L1® Classic]] and [[L1® Model I]] as well. See [[T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine]].




=== A1 ([[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]]) ===
=== A1 ([[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]]) ===
[[Image:A144x25.gif]] 2006 - &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;:Power Amplifier used to support one or two {{B1}}s. All the L1™ Power Stands ({{Classic}}, {{Model I}}, {{Model II}}) can support up to two {{B1}}s. With PackLite&reg; you can add more. See: [[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]]
[[Image:A144x25.gif]] 2006 - &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;:Power Amplifier used to support one or two {{B1}}s. All the {{L1}} Power Stands ({{Classic}}, {{Model I}}, {{Model II}}) can support up to two {{B1}}s. With PackLite&reg; you can add more. See: [[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]]




=== B1 ([[B1 Bass Module]]) ===
=== B1 ([[B1 Bass Module]]) ===
[[Image:B1Bass25x25.gif]] 2003 - &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;: These supply the bass frequencies for the {{L1}}. Up to two of these may be attached to the Power Stands of any model. These are often referred to as "subs".
[[Image:B1Bass25x25.gif]] 2003 - &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;: These supply the bass frequencies for the {{L1}}. Up to two of these may be attached to the Power Stands of any model except the {{Compact}}. These are often referred to as "subs".
 
For the {{Classic}} and {{Model I}} the {{B1}} is optional. With the {{Model 1S}} and  {{Model II}} at least one bass module {{B1}} or {{B2}} is required for the proper operation of the System. See: [[B1 Bass Module]]
 
=== B2 ([[B2 Bass Module]]) ===
[[Image:B2050.png]] 2012 - &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;: These supply the bass frequencies for the {{L1}}. One of these may be attached to the Power Stands of any model except the {{Compact}}. These are often referred to as "subs".


For the {{Classic}} and {{Model I}} the {{B1}} is optional. With the {{Model II}} at least one {{B1}} is required for the proper operation of the System. See: [[B1 Bass Module]]
For the {{Classic}} and {{Model I}} the {{B2}} is optional. With the {{Model 1S}} and  {{Model II}} at least one {{B1}} is required for the proper operation of the System. See: [[B2 Bass Module]]


=== [[L1 Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker]] ===
=== [[L1 Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker]] ===
[[Image:L1Disassembled.gif|right]]
[[Image:L1Disassembled.gif|right]]
This refers to the actual loudspeaker that plugs into the L1™ Power Stand. This breaks down into two pieces for transport, but when assembled, functions as a single unit. See: [[L1 Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker]]
This refers to the actual loudspeaker that plugs into the {{L1}} Power Stand. This breaks down into two pieces for transport, but when assembled, functions as a single unit. See: [[L1 Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker]]
 
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=== ToneMatch® ===
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=== ToneMatch™ ===
== Acronyms ==
{{:ToneMatch™}}</noinclude>
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== More General Terminology & Concepts ==
[[Terminology & Concepts]] is an article that has detailed explanations of some of the terminology that is used here in {{SitenameShort}} and the {{mb}}.
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