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This is the latest version of the L1® FAQs originally published in February 2008 on the [http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/musicians/faqs.jsp Main Bose Site]. It appears here with permission from {{Bose}}. As a reprint of a {{Bose}} document, it is not open for edits, but please use the discussion page to make note of any issues or discrepancies. | |||
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=== I already own an {{L1}} Model I (or Model II) system. Can I purchase the T1 ToneMatch audio engine separately and use it with the system? === | |||
Yes. The ToneMatch audio engine can be purchased separately for use with both {{L1}} Model I and Model II systems. The ToneMatch audio engine connects to Model II systems with a single digital cable via the ToneMatch ports. <br><br> When connected to a Model I system, the ToneMatch audio engine requires a separate power supply?available through Bose or authorized dealers of the {{L1}} family of products. Use an analog 1/4" TS cable to connect the ToneMatch audio engine's master output jack to the input of channel 3 or 4 on the Model I power stand. | |||
=== What are the benefits of the ToneMatch port? === | |||
It provides for a single digital connection from the T1 ToneMatch audio engine to an {{L1}} Model II power stand. It also delivers power from a Model II power stand to the audio engine. You enjoy digital quality audio?with no need for an additional power supply and excessive wiring. | |||
=== How can I verify the version of ToneMatch presets I have? === | |||
Access the global preferences menu to confirm which interchangeable ToneMatch preset banks are loaded in your T1 ToneMatch audio engine. Use the rotary encoder to select the global preferences mode. Press the Menu button to select the menu list. Then rotate the Select button to scroll through the list and highlight the ToneMatch presets description. | |||
=== What is the concept behind zEQ, and what are the benefits? === | |||
Ordinary tone controls are generic by design: High, Mid and Low controls are spread out across the entire musical spectrum. Proprietary zEQ automatically shifts the range of these controls so they correspond directly to the range of your voice or instrument. In brief, zEQ allows more precise control over your tone, making it easier to fine-tune your sound. | |||
=== Do the mic inputs of the ToneMatch audio engine have phantom power? === | |||
Yes. +48V phantom power can be applied to channels 1 – 3. | |||
=== Can I assign multiple effects to any or all channels? === | |||
Yes. You can run multiple effects on one channel while simultaneously applying different effects to each of the other channels. Each effect type has designated user-adjustable parameters; these individual parameters may also differ from channel to channel. | |||
=== Can I create a submix to send to a house PA system or recording device? === | |||
Yes. Use Aux mode on the T1 ToneMatch audio engine to send selected input channels to the Aux output. You can also choose the type of submix signal you want to send: Dry (after preamp), Pre (includes equalization and effects) or Post (after fader). | |||
=== What is a Bose scene? === | |||
It's a specific T1 ToneMatch audio engine processing setup that's a default starting point for achieving great sound quickly in a variety of applications. Five Bose scenes are built into the ToneMatch audio engine: Factory settings, Singer/songwriter, DJ/playback, Drums and bass, and Electric works. | |||
=== What is a user-defined scene? === | |||
A user-defined scene is a "snapshot" of the complete state of the T1 ToneMatch audio engine settings at any given moment. You can store, recall and edit up to five different user-defined scenes. After editing a Bose scene to your preference, simply save it as a user-defined scene for quick recall at a later time. These customized scenes will help you achieve consistent sound with minimal configuration time. | |||
=== What is a shared scene? === | |||
A shared scene is a user-defined scene you can send out of the T1 ToneMatch audio engine to a PC running {{L1}} updater software. Once you've transferred a copy of the scene file to a PC, you can easily share it with other ToneMatch audio engine owners. | |||
=== Can a T1 ToneMatch audio engine be used as a stand-alone mixer? === | |||
Yes, but many key advantages of an {{L1}} system?like even sound coverage, consistent tone, and portability?aren't realized when a ToneMatch audio engine is used with conventional speaker systems. | |||
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== The Technology == | == The Technology == | ||
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The T1 is equipped with a USB interface that may be connected to a PC. Check www.Bose.com/musicians for periodic updates on preset availability. | The T1 is equipped with a USB interface that may be connected to a PC. Check www.Bose.com/musicians for periodic updates on preset availability. | ||
See: {{T1 Downloads}} | |||
===What is a Bose® scene? === | ===What is a Bose® scene? === | ||
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Bose Scene 05 is designed for electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitar and keyboard. | Bose Scene 05 is designed for electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitar and keyboard. | ||
===What is a user-defined scene? === | === What is a user-defined scene? === | ||
The T1 allows the user to easily store, recall and edit performance scenes (a snapshot of the complete state of the unit) into five user-defined scenes. | The T1 allows the user to easily store, recall and edit performance scenes (a snapshot of the complete state of the unit) into five user-defined scenes. | ||
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User-defined scenes help achieve consistent sound with minimal configuration. After editing a Bose® scene to your preference, you may re-save it as a user-defined scene, allowing you to easily recall it at a later time. This greatly reduces the amount of configuration required. | User-defined scenes help achieve consistent sound with minimal configuration. After editing a Bose® scene to your preference, you may re-save it as a user-defined scene, allowing you to easily recall it at a later time. This greatly reduces the amount of configuration required. | ||
===What is a shared scene? === | === What is a shared scene? === | ||
A shared scene is a bank of five scenes that you can send out of the T1 to a PC when using the L1™ updater software. This allows you to share scenes with other members of the user community. To obtain software, | A shared scene is a bank of five scenes that you can send out of the T1 to a PC when using the L1™ updater software. This allows you to share scenes with other members of the user community. To obtain software, | ||
See: {{T1 Downloads}} | |||
=== Does the T1 ToneMatch™ audio engine have built-in effects? What are some of the features and applications where they may be used? === | |||
< | Yes. Below is a list of effects that users may independently assign/adjust for any or all channels. The user also enjoys discrete control over designated parameters for each respective channel. | ||
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=== Effects === | |||
==== Modulation ==== | |||
=== | ===== Chorus 1: Brite ===== | ||
Shimmering chorus that works well with acoustic instruments. Includes adjustable mix, depth and speed parameters. | |||
=== | ===== Chorus 2: Warm ===== | ||
Similar to Chorus 1 but with a little less high frequencies. Includes adjustable mix, depth and speed parameters and works well with electric guitars and basses. | |||
=== | ===== Chorus 3: Dark ===== | ||
Similar to Chorus 2 but with less high frequencies for a darker tone. Includes adjustable mix, depth and speed parameters, and works well with electric guitars and basses. | |||
=== | ===== Flanger 1: Tape ===== | ||
Tape-style flanger with no feedback. Includes adjustable mix, depth and speed parameters, and works well with electric guitars and basses. | |||
=== | ===== Flanger 2: Feedback ===== | ||
Same as Flanger 1 but with preset Feedback effect. | |||
=== | ===== Phaser 1: Stomp ===== | ||
Classic "stomp box"-style phaser. Features a preset wide speed with variable speed and feedback parameters, and works well with electric guitars/basses and keyboards. | |||
=== | ===== Phaser 2: Rack ===== | ||
Classic "rack"-style phaser. Features a positive mix type with variable speed and feedback parameters, and works well on electric guitars/basses and keyboards. | |||
=== | ===== Phaser 3: Warm ===== | ||
Vintage-style phaser. Features a positive mix type with variable speed and feedback parameters, and works well as an effect on electric guitars/basses and keyboards. | |||
=== | ===== Phaser 4: Bright ===== | ||
Phaser with no bass. Features a positive mix type with variable speed and feedback parameters that works well on electric guitars and keyboards. | |||
=== | ===== Tremolo ===== | ||
Vintage-style tremolo effect with variable speed and depth parameters that works well as an effect on guitars and keyboards. | |||
== Delay == | ==== Delay ==== | ||
===== Digital Delay ===== | |||
Digital delay effect where the repeats remain uncolored. Features adjustable mix, time, and feedback parameters, and may be used on guitars, drums or vocals. | |||
=== | ===== Analog Delay ===== | ||
Classic analog delay effect, where the repeats continuously deteriorate. Features adjustable mix, time and feedback parameters, and may be used with guitars, drums or vocals. | |||
=== | ===== Tape Delay ===== | ||
Vintage-style tape delay effect, where the repeats deteriorate even more than analog delay, and may be used with guitars, horns, harmonica or vocals. | |||
=== | ==== Reverb ==== | ||
The T1 allows access to a global reverb type that may be applied to '''all '''channels. The reverb types are plate, small, medium, large and cavern. Control decay time and level of reverb signal sent through master output. Please keep in mind that once you select a global reverb type to be used among any or all channels, you may control the mix and brightness of each channel. However, the type of reverb may only be altered for all channels. This is achieved through adjusting the Reverb Type audio engine mode. | |||
===== Plate ===== | |||
Creates the ambience of a medium-sized space. Features adjustable time and balance (ratio of early/later reflections) parameters and may be used with guitar, horns, percussion instruments and vocals. | |||
=== | ===== Small ===== | ||
Creates the ambience of a small-sized space. Features adjustable time and balance (ratio of early/later reflections) parameters and may be used with guitar, horns, percussion instruments and vocals. | |||
=== | ===== Medium ===== | ||
Creates the ambience of a medium-sized space. Features adjustable time and balance (ratio of early/later reflections) parameters and may be used with guitar, horns, percussion instruments and vocals. | |||
=== | ===== Large ===== | ||
Creates the ambience of a large-sized space. Features adjustable time and balance (ratio of early/later reflections) parameters, and may be used with guitar, horns, percussion instruments and vocals. | |||
=== | ===== Cavern ===== | ||
Creates the ambience of an extremely large space. Features adjustable time and balance (ratio of early/later reflections) parameters, and may be used with guitar, horns, percussion instruments and vocals. | |||
=== | ==== Dynamics Processing ==== | ||
== | ===== Compressor 1: Light ===== | ||
Compressor featuring a preset low compression ratio with variable threshold and gain parameters. May be used as a general-purpose compression for most instruments and microphones that require minimal-level control. | |||
=== | ===== Compressor 2: Medium ===== | ||
Compressor featuring a preset moderate compression ratio with variable threshold and gain parameters and may be used with basses, guitars, keyboards, vocals or other instruments requiring subtle level control. | |||
=== | ===== Compressor 3: Heavy ===== | ||
Compressor featuring a preset high compression ratio with variable threshold and gain parameters and may be used with loud instruments such as horns and drums, vocals or other instruments that require more aggressive level control. | |||
=== | ===== Noise gate ===== | ||
adjustable threshold and speed independently assignable for each channel. Controls extraneous noise from open microphones or hot instrument pickups from being introduced into the system. | |||
=== | ===== Limiter ===== | ||
User-adjustable threshold and gain settings are independently assignable for each channel. | |||
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Prevents input signals from overloading, helping to maintain consistent gain staging. | Prevents input signals from overloading, helping to maintain consistent gain staging. | ||
=== | ===== De-Esser ===== | ||
User-adjustable threshold and gain settings are independently assignable for each channel. | |||
Compression useful in reducing high-end frequencies associated with vocal sibilant sounds. | Compression useful in reducing high-end frequencies associated with vocal sibilant sounds. | ||
=== | ===== Kick Gate ===== | ||
regular and fast gate types with user-adjustable threshold and tight settings that are independently assignable to each channel. Add punch or tightness to achieve desired kick-drum level. | |||
===Can you assign multiple effects to any or all channels? === | <section end=Effects /> | ||
=== Can you assign multiple effects to any or all channels? === | |||
Yes. The user may run multiple effects on one channel while simultaneously running a set of completely different effects on each of the other channels. Each effect type has designated user-adjustable parameters, which also may vary from channel to channel. | Yes. The user may run multiple effects on one channel while simultaneously running a set of completely different effects on each of the other channels. Each effect type has designated user-adjustable parameters, which also may vary from channel to channel. | ||
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No. Distortion must be produced first and then fed into the T1 as a clean, non-clipping signal. To achieve distortion, the guitarist can use a few methods: | No. Distortion must be produced first and then fed into the T1 as a clean, non-clipping signal. To achieve distortion, the guitarist can use a few methods: | ||
* Inline devices: One popular method would be to use any of the effects pedals on the market or use a DSP-based amplifier modeler, such as the Line 6 "Pod" that models the tone produced by amplifier tubes, guitar transducers and guitar amplifier speaker cabinets. | |||
* Miking a guitar amplifier: Another method would be to use a guitar amplifier, and mic the speaker as closely as possible. The trick here is to run the amplifier at the lowest level at which the correct tone is attainable but does not diminish the benefits of the L1™ Model II system. Louder amplifiers can be located and miked offstage. Miking small, low-watt amplifiers is a better technique for this method. | |||
* Use a loading device. Some electric guitarists may prefer to use their amplifier<nowiki>’</nowiki>s output as an input signal into the power stand. Before doing this, they must use a load device, such as a "Plate Soak" or a "Hot Plate" to give a line-level output suitable for the input stage of the T1. | |||
* Use the "line output" of a guitar amplifier. Some amplifiers have this option, and it may be suitable for some guitarists. The only suggestion here is to turn the volume of the amplifier down so only the L1™ Model II system is heard. | |||
Refer to the Bose® website and Musicians Community Forum at [http://www.bose.com/musicians www.Bose.com/musicians] to learn how to interface additional instruments with the system. | Refer to the Bose® website and Musicians Community Forum at [http://www.bose.com/musicians www.Bose.com/musicians] to learn how to interface additional instruments with the system. | ||
== General Product== | == General (Product)== | ||
===I own an L1™ Model I system. Can I purchase the T1 separately and use it with the system? === | ===I own an L1™ Model I system. Can I purchase the T1 separately and use it with the system? === | ||
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Yes. The T1 is available for purchase separately and may be used with either an L1™ Model I or Model II system. When used with a Model II system, the audio is connected digitally via the ToneMatch™ ports. When used with a Model I, a separate power supply is required to power the T1, and the audio is analog. When using with a Model I, simply connect the T1<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Master Output jack to the analog input of Channel 3 or 4 on the Model I power stand. The T1 power supply is available through Bose or authorized dealers of the L1 family of products. | Yes. The T1 is available for purchase separately and may be used with either an L1™ Model I or Model II system. When used with a Model II system, the audio is connected digitally via the ToneMatch™ ports. When used with a Model I, a separate power supply is required to power the T1, and the audio is analog. When using with a Model I, simply connect the T1<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Master Output jack to the analog input of Channel 3 or 4 on the Model I power stand. The T1 power supply is available through Bose or authorized dealers of the L1 family of products. | ||
Note: The recommended setting for Channel 3 or 4 is '''3'''. Please see [[T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine#Input setting recommendation now 3|T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine Power Stand Input setting]] for details. | |||
===Can the T1 be used as a stand-alone mixer? === | ===Can the T1 be used as a stand-alone mixer? === | ||
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At Bose, we recognize that customers may want to experience the L1™ system in their own environment with their specific gear. That is why we offer the ability for you to purchase and use the system in your specific application for up to 45 days. If for any reason you are not satisfied, you may return it for a refund. This offer is exclusive to Bose® direct sales channels. | At Bose, we recognize that customers may want to experience the L1™ system in their own environment with their specific gear. That is why we offer the ability for you to purchase and use the system in your specific application for up to 45 days. If for any reason you are not satisfied, you may return it for a refund. This offer is exclusive to Bose® direct sales channels. | ||
== The | == The L1™ Product Family == | ||
===When was the L1 Model II system first available for consumers to purchase? === | ===When was the L1 Model II system first available for consumers to purchase? === | ||
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Includes the following: | Includes the following: | ||
* T1 ToneMatch audio engine (with protective top) | |||
* Soft carry bag | |||
* ToneMatch™ cable | |||
* Carriage | |||
* Mounting bar | |||
* DVD-ROM | |||
===What other L1™ family of products do you recommend to use with the T1? What do they include? === | ===What other L1™ family of products do you recommend to use with the T1? What do they include? === | ||
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Includes the following: | Includes the following: | ||
* Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker | |||
* L1™ Model II power stand | |||
* B1 bass module | |||
* Padded carrying bags for L1, power stand and B1 | |||
* 4 conductor Bass Module cable | |||
* AC Power cord | |||
* Demonstration DVD | |||
- L1™ Model II Owner<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Guide, B1 Bass Module Owner<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Guide, Quick Setup Guide and product registration card | - L1™ Model II Owner<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Guide, B1 Bass Module Owner<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Guide, Quick Setup Guide and product registration card | ||
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The PackLite® extended bass package comes with: | The PackLite® extended bass package comes with: | ||
* PackLite power amplifier | |||
* ¼" TRS cable (18") | |||
* Nylon carry pouch for the amplifier | |||
===What are the available accessories for the T1? === | ===What are the available accessories for the T1? === | ||
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===B1 cable 5.5" (1.7m)=== | ===B1 cable 5.5" (1.7m)=== | ||
Heavy-duty 4-pin cable connects B1 bass modules to L1 Model II or Model II power stands. Longer B1 cables may be obtained from [ | Heavy-duty 4-pin cable connects B1 bass modules to L1 Model II or Model II power stands. Longer B1 cables may be obtained from [http://www.audiopile.net www.audiopile.net]. | ||
===Heavy-duty B1 gig bag=== | ===Heavy-duty B1 gig bag=== | ||
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===What is the limited warranty? === | ===What is the limited warranty? === | ||
{{#lst:Warranty Information|T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine}} | |||
===Are there any user-replaceable parts? === | ===Are there any user-replaceable parts? === | ||
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No. The unit does not have a universal power supply; use the 120V version only in 120V countries. Use the 240V version in countries with 220,230 or 240V systems at 50Hz. We do not have a 100V. | No. The unit does not have a universal power supply; use the 120V version only in 120V countries. Use the 240V version in countries with 220,230 or 240V systems at 50Hz. We do not have a 100V. | ||
NOTE: FAQ extension. The AC Power Supply for the {{T1 no link}} is rated at 100-240V, 50-60Hz and is sold and used worldwide. This applies only to the AC Power Supply for the T1® and is not applicable to the {{Model I}} or {{Model II}} | |||
<font size = "4">==='''Appendix A: Accessories''' ===</font> | <font size = "4">==='''Appendix A: Accessories''' ===</font> | ||
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