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This is the '''Unofficial Users' Guide and FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)''' for the Bose<sup>®</sup> Personalized Amplification System™ family of products. It is a collection of advice, hints and tips from system owners and people-at-Bose. Many of the ideas here originated  on the {{forum}}. <ref>[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/301107819/m/3091053032/p/1 The  Unofficial Users' Guide on the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards]</ref><!--<ref>We will be inviting people to add notes directly to the wiki soon</ref>. -->


If you just got your System or want to get to know it better, you are in the right place. If you just got a gig and have found out the house system is a Bose<sup>®</sup> Personalized Amplification System™ you probably want to read the [[L1® Unofficial Performers' Guide|L1®&nbsp;Unofficial&nbsp;Performers'&nbsp;Guide]]
This is the '''Unofficial Users' Guide and FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)''' for the {{Bose}} {{L1}} family of products. It is a collection of advice, hints and tips from system owners and people-at-Bose.


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Many of the ideas here originated on the {{forum}}. <ref>[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/301107819/m/3091053032/p/1 The  Unofficial Users' Guide on the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards]</ref>  
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''' 8 minute quick start '''
If you just got your System or want to get to know it better, you are in the right place.
{{Get Plugged In}}
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== The Gear ==
If you just got a gig and have found out the house system is a {{Bose}} {{L1}} system you probably want to read the [[L1® Unofficial Performers' Guide|L1®&nbsp;Unofficial&nbsp;Performers'&nbsp;Guide]].
[[Image:L1doubleWA1.gif|Full System|right]]
*  A1 {{A1}}  
*  {{B1}}
** [[B1 Bass Module / Positioning]] / [[Bass Frequencies]] / [[Bass Outdoors]]
*  {{L1 CR}}
*  {{PS1}}
**  [[PS1 Powerstand Connections]] / [[PS1 Powerstand Connections/Interactive|Interactive version]]
*  [[L1® Model I]]
*  [[L1® Model II]]
*  {{R1}}
*  [[T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine]]


*  [[L1® System Holistic View]]
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'''8 minute quick start ''' {{Get Plugged In}}


== ToneMatch® ==
{{:ToneMatch®}}


== Setting up ==
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{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
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[[Image:Tonematch_01.jpg|changing presets|right]]
{{L1 Family Image}}
*  [[Presets/Model I and Classic|Presets]] What they are, how to upgrade
*  [[Gain Staging]] Tips from Owners and people-at-Bose
*  [[:Category:Mixer|Mixers / Mixing Desks]] Connection notes for several different makes and models
*  [[:Category:Effects PS1 Powerstand|Effects]] Connection notes for several different makes and models
*  [[Setup 5 Minutes]] Hints from the stage
*  [[Hearing Yourself with the L1&trade;]] Understanding your System
*  [[Feedback/Microphone|Feedback]] Everyone wants to know about this


== Accessories ==
{{BoseFAQ}}
{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
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[[Image:SpareParts.gif|Spare Parts|right]]
*  [[Bags - Standard]]
*  [[Deluxe PS1/L1 carrying bag set]]
*  [[Hardshell Cases]]
*  [[Spare Parts]]
*  see all on the {{Bose Accessories Page}}


== Carrying the Gear ==
== The Gear ==
{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
*  [[Deluxe PS1/L1 carrying bag set]]
*  [http://www.rocknrollercart.com/ Rock N Roller carts]
*  [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3976055944/m/966105189/r/210101699#210101699 Using a dolly]
*  [[Hardshell Cases]]
*  [[Vehicle Box]]


== Stage Layouts ==
[[Image:L1doubleWA1.gif|right|Full System]]  
{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
*  [[:Category:Stage Layouts|Stage Layouts]]
*  [[:Stage Size]]
Some illustrations that demonstrate principles
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{{:Musical Instruments}}
*[[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1|A1 PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]]
*{{B1}}
**[[B1 Bass Module / Positioning]] / [[Bass Frequencies]] / [[Bass Outdoors]]
*{{L1 CR}}
*{{PS1}}
**[[PS1 Powerstand Connections]] / [[PS1 Powerstand Connections/Interactive|Interactive version]]
*[[L1® Model I]]
*[[L1® Model II]]
*{{R1}}
*[[T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine]]
 
*[[L1® System Holistic View]]
 
== ToneMatch®  ==
 
{{:ToneMatch®}}
 
== Setting up  ==
 
{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}} [[Image:Tonematch 01.jpg|right|changing presets]]
 
*{{Classic Model I Basic Setup}}
*[[Presets/Model I and Classic|Presets]] What they are, how to upgrade
*[[Gain Staging]] Tips from Owners and people-at-Bose
*[[:Category:Mixer|Mixers / Mixing Desks]] Connection notes for several different makes and models
*[[:Category:Effects PS1 Powerstand|Effects]] Connection notes for several different makes and models
*[[Setup 5 Minutes]] Hints from the stage
*[[Hearing Yourself with the L1™]] Understanding your System
*[[Feedback / Microphone|Feedback]] Everyone wants to know about this
 
== Accessories  ==
 
{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}} [[Image:SpareParts.gif|right|Spare Parts]]
 
*[[Bags - Standard]]
*[[Deluxe PS1/L1 carrying bag set]]
*[[Hardshell Cases]]
*[[Spare Parts]]
*see all on the {{Bose Accessories Page}}
 
== Carrying the Gear  ==
 
{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
 
*[[Deluxe PS1/L1 carrying bag set]]
*[http://www.rocknrollercart.com/ Rock N Roller carts]
*[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3976055944/m/966105189/r/210101699#210101699 Using a dolly]
*[[Hardshell Cases]]
*[[Vehicle Box]]
 
== Stage Layouts  ==
 
{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
 
*[[:Category:Stage Layouts|Stage Layouts]]
*[[:Stage Size]]
 
Some illustrations that demonstrate principles <!-- TODO  add more stage layouts fix formating -->
 
{{:Musical Instruments}}  
 
== Operating  ==


== Operating ==
All  
All  


* [[Steve's Tips and Tricks]]
*[[Steve's Tips and Tricks]]
 
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=== Model I / Classic  ===
 
{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
 
*[[PS1 Powerstand#What_do_the_LEDs_mean.3F|PS1 Powerstand - What do the LEDs mean?]]
*[[R1 Remote#What_do_the_LEDs_mean.3F|R1 Remote - What do the LEDs mean?]]
*[[Presets/Model I and Classic|Presets]]
*[[PS1 Powerstand/Bass Line Out|Bass Line Out]]
 
=== {{Model II}}  ===


{{Model II icon}}
*[[Model II#Input.2FOutput_Panel|Controls and Connections]]
*[[L1™ Model II Power Stand/Bass Line Out|Bass Line Out and B1s]]


=== Model I / Classic ===
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{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
* [[PS1_Powerstand#What_do_the_LEDs_mean.3F|PS1 Powerstand - What do the LEDs mean?]]
* [[R1_Remote#What_do_the_LEDs_mean.3F|R1 Remote - What do the LEDs mean?]]
* [[Presets/Model I and Classic|Presets]]
* [[PS1 Powerstand/Bass Line Out|Bass Line Out]]


=== Model II ===
=== {{T1}} ===
{{Model II icon}}
* [[L1™ Model II Power Stand/Bass Line Out|Bass Line Out and B1s]]


*[[Presets / ToneMatch® / Downloads|ToneMatch® Presets]]


=== {{T1}} ===
<br>
* [[Presets / ToneMatch® / Downloads|ToneMatch® Presets]]


=== {{Compact}} ===
* [[L1® Compact#Controls|Setting the Controls]]
* [[L1® Compact#Positioning|Positioning the unit]]


== Terminology & Concepts ==
== Terminology &amp; Concepts ==
{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
*  [[Common Terms and Acronyms]]
*  [[Terminology & Concepts]]


== Troubleshooting ==
{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}  
{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
*  [[Troubleshooting]]: [[Troubleshooting#Acoustics|Acoustics]], [[Troubleshooting#Gear|Gear]], [[Power Considerations]], [[Troubleshooting#Venue|Venue]]


== Working with Others ==
*[[Common Terms and Acronyms]]  
{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
*[[Terminology & Concepts]]
*   [[Introducing Performers to the Bose System]]
*   [[Introducing_Performers to the Bose System#Audience Response|Suggestions from the Audience]]


== Troubleshooting  ==


== Acknowledgement ==
{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
A great deal of this information has come from the  <br /> [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/301107819/m/3091053032 Unofficial User's Guide] on the  Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards (the Forum).


I have done some light editing mainly for formatting. Most footnotes lead to a link to the original Forum post.
*[[Troubleshooting]]: [[Troubleshooting#Acoustics|Acoustics]], [[Troubleshooting#Gear|Gear]], [[Power Considerations]], [[Troubleshooting#Venue|Venue]]
 
== Working with Others  ==
 
{{Model II icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
 
*[[Introducing Performers to the Bose System]]
*[[Introducing Performers to the Bose System#Audience_Response|Suggestions from the Audience]]
 
<br>
 
== Acknowledgement  ==
 
A great deal of this information has come from the <br> [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/301107819/m/3091053032 Unofficial User's Guide] on the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards (the Forum).
 
I have done some light editing mainly for formatting. Most footnotes lead to a link to the original Forum post.  


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