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Introduced January 23, 2018 - replaced by [[S1 Pro+]] 2023


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:Introduced January 23, 2018


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Discuss it here: {{Community}}
<h3>S1 Pro Introduction</h3>
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<h3>Unboxing and Setup</h3>
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Discuss it here: [https://www.bosepro.community/g/portable/forum/s1-pro S1 Pro system community]
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== Documentation  ==
== Documentation  ==
{{:S1 Pro Documentation}}
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== Related Products ==
== Related Products ==
[[S1 Pro+]]
[[Bose S1 Pro Compared to Bose L1® Compact]]
[[Bose S1 Pro Compared to Bose L1® Compact]]
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<h3>S1 Pro Introduction</h3>
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<h3>Unboxing and Setup</h3>
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== Input/Output Panel==
== Input/Output Panel==
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===Input Gain===
===Input Gain===
{{S1 Pro Input Gain}}
{{S1 Pro Input Gain}}
=== Tone Controls ===
Channels 1 and 2
*    Bass      +/-8 dB @ 100 Hz  (60 Hz – 900 Hz)
*    Treble  +/-10 dB @ 10 kHz (1.5 kHz – 17.4 kHz)


=== Aux Input ===
=== Aux Input ===
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=== Microphone vs Guitar Volume ===
=== Microphone vs Guitar Volume ===
See [[S1 Pro Microphone vs Guitar Volume]]
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== ToneMatch® Presets ==
== ToneMatch® Presets ==
On Channels 1 and 2 you can select a ToneMatch® Preset.
On Channels 1 and 2 you can select a ToneMatch® Preset.
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:About the presets: No mic that I know of sounds good for close vocal, even for recording for that matter. All our presets compensate for this. A lot of these mics sound a lot more natural when you back off a foot or so from them. Of course, this is true in the studio too. No one does this for a live performance (backs very far off the mic) since you want to maximize gain before feedback by eating the mic. And so then you get funny sound and so then you need our presets to make it natural. <ref>[[Presets/Model_I_and_Classic#Cliff-at-Bose|Cliff Henricksen talks about Microphone Presets]]</ref>
:About the presets: No mic that I know of sounds good for close vocal, even for recording for that matter. All our presets compensate for this. A lot of these mics sound a lot more natural when you back off a foot or so from them. Of course, this is true in the studio too. No one does this for a live performance (backs very far off the mic) since you want to maximize gain before feedback by eating the mic. And so then you get funny sound and so then you need our presets to make it natural. <ref>[[Presets/Model_I_and_Classic#Cliff-at-Bose|Cliff Henricksen talks about Microphone Presets]]</ref>
== Reverb ==
The reverb in the {{S1 Pro}} was engineered to be a useful general-purpose tool for a solo performer in venues suitable for up to 50 people.  The Reverb control on the {{S1 Pro}} is roughly analogous to the Mix parameter on the {{T1}} and {{ToneMatch Mixers}}.
There is no direct mapping of the {{S1 Pro}} Reverb to the {{T1}} or {{ToneMatch Mixers}}.
You can get roughly similar results
;{{T1}} 
* Type Medium
* Time 4.00 msec
* Balance 100%
* Mix, Bright - set by ear
;{{ToneMatch Mixers}} 
* Type Medium
* Time 100%
* Balance 100%
* Mix, Bright - set by ear
OR
* Type Large
* Time 70%
* Balance 70%
* Mix, Bright - set by ear


== Power Switch==
== Power Switch==
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:Set the power switch to the top position (on).
:Set the power switch to the top position (on).


;Standby/Off
;Standby
:When you are not using the {{S1}} you can leave the power switch in the standby position (middle) or the quick-charge position (bottom). <br>If the {{S1}} is not connected to AC power, it won't matter if you choose the middle or bottom position.<br>
:When you are not using the {{S1}} you can leave the power switch in the standby position (middle) or the quick-charge position (bottom). <br>If the {{S1}} is not connected to AC power, it won't matter if you choose the middle or bottom position.<br>


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== S1 Pro LEDs ==
== S1 Pro LEDs ==
{{:S1 Pro System LEDs}}
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{{S1 Pro LEDs}}
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== Battery ==
== Battery ==
 
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''' Up to 11 hours of play '''.
<details><summary>S1 Pro Battery</summary></html>
 
{{S1 Pro Battery}}
The full output of the S1 Pro system is available even when running on the internal battery. This is unlike some systems that throttle performance to extend the battery life.
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=== Charging Times ===
Estimates:
* '''6.0 hours''' Trickle charge (system idle, connected to AC Power), switch in Off or Play position
* '''2.5 hours''' Fast charge (connected to AC Power), switch in Fast Charge (down) position
 
<section begin=batterylevel />
==== Checking the Battery Level ====
To check the battery, turn on the S1 Pro (switch in the top position). Wait until the power light is steady blue. Double tap the Bluetooth button (tap tap in under a second). Count how many times the power light blinks before returning to steady blue.
 
;NOTE If you are running your {{S1}} and battery LED turns solid red - the battery is nearly out of power. Connect to AC power to keep the show going.
 
[[File:S1 Pro Battery Charging.jpg|link=https://assets.bose.com/content/dam/Bose_DAM/Web/pro/global/products/portable_PA/S1_Pro/Downloads/AM807173_00_viewable.pdf|600px]]
 
<section end=batterylevel />
 
=== Battery Specifications ===
 
[[File: S1 Pro Battery Label.jpg|link=https://assets.bose.com/content/dam/Bose_DAM/Web/pro/global/products/portable_PA/S1_batterypack/Downloads/AM801232_00_viewable.pdf|800px|S1 Pro Battery Label]]
=== Battery Life ===
Bose does not make claims about battery life however, you may find this article useful [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-ion_battery#Battery_life Battery Life].
 
=== Temperature Considerations ===
Please note the following information from the [https://assets.bose.com/content/dam/Bose_DAM/Web/pro/global/products/portable_PA/S1_batterypack/Downloads/AM801232_00_viewable.pdf S1 Pro Battery Pack Owner’s Guide]:
 
*    Charging temperature range: 0°C - 42°C (32°F - 108°F)
*    Discharging temperature range: -20°C - 45°C (-4°F - 113°F)
 
You can operate the S1 Pro on the battery pack down to -20°C (-4°F), The running time may be reduced but not significantly.
 
;NOTE: '''The battery does not charge temperatures below 0°C (32°F)'''. 
 
 
The battery will stop charging when the temperature is below 0°C - 42°C (32°F - 108°F) but the charging light may continue to flash.
 
The battery will stop functioning below -20°C - 45°C (-4°F - 113°F)
 
 
If you have questions on this point please see [https://www.bosepro.community/g/portable/topic/battery-temperature-question?reply=34105694728743432#34105694728743432 Battery Life in the Cold]
 
=== Installation ===
{{S1 Battery Installation}}
 
=== Flying with the Lithium Ion Battery ===
Here's some information about Flying with Lithium Ion batteries from the FAA
 
https://www.faa.gov/about/init.../more_info/?hazmat=7
 
:Size limits: Lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries are limited to 2 grams of lithium per battery. Lithium ion (rechargeable) batteries are limited to a rating of 100 watt hours (Wh) per battery. These limits allow for nearly all types of lithium batteries used by the average person in their electronic devices. With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to two spare larger lithium ion batteries (101-160 watt hours). This size covers the larger after-market extended-life laptop computer batteries and some larger batteries used in professional audio/visual equipment.
 
The battery in the S1 Pro is rated at 79.20 Wh. That's not in the documentation, but it is on the label on the battery.


== Pole Cup Switch ==
== Pole Cup Switch ==
The S1 Pro uses an accelerometer to determine if it is in the tilt-back, horizontal or vertical position. It also has a switch inside the pole cup to determine if it is mounted on a speaker stand.  Based on the orientation and the switch, the S1 Pro automatically applies the correct EQ. If you depress the switch the speaker stand EQ is applied regardless of the orientation of the S1 Pro.
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<summary>S1 Pro Pole Cup Switch</summary>
 
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[[File:S1 Pole Cup 1.png|400px]]
{{:S1 Pro Pole Cup Switch}}
 
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[[File:S1 Pole Cup 2.png|400px]]
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=== Warning - Do NOT use Speaker Stands Like This ===
[[File:Ultimate Support TS30.png|100px]]
 
Bose recommends using speaker stands that have solid, smooth surfaces. Do not use stands like the one shown below. It will damage the switch in the pole cup.
 
=== Warning - Do NOT use speaker pole adapters ===
 
Bose recommends that you do NOT use speaker stand adapters like the [http://herculesstands.com/international/products/speaker-lighting/accessories/ss100b/ Hercules SS100B]. You could damage switch in the pole cup.
 
[[File:Hercules SS100B Adapter.jpg|100px]]


== Channel 3 Volume Control ==
== Channel 3 Volume Control ==
=== Slow to Respond ===
If you find the volume control seems slow to respond (especially between 7-11 o'clock) please turn up the volume at the source (Bluetooth or physical connection).


For Bluetooth connections, if you set the volume on the source device to maximum, this will give you the greatest usable range on the S1 Pro Aux Channel volume control.
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<details><summary>S1 Pro Channel 3 Volume</summary></html>
[[File:S1 Pro Channel 3.jpg|400px|link=""|S1 Pro Channel 3]]
 
===Steps in Volume===
The S1 Pro has a digital gain knob on channel 3 which is divided into incremental steps. When you slowly turn the volume knob up with a strong input signal present, you may hear steps in loudness.
 
We are aware of this behavior and it is not a symptom of a fault or malfunction.
 
=== Volume Cut Off ===
{{S1 Pro Channel 3 Volume}}
{{S1 Pro Channel 3 Volume}}
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== Noisy Volume Controls ==
== Noisy Volume Controls ==
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== Auto EQ ==
== Auto EQ ==
If you take a loudspeaker and put it on a speaker stand, then a table top, and then on the floor, the sound will change*. When the speaker is on a table top or the floor, it is interacting with the boundaries (table top, floor, walls and ceiling too). This means, if you want great sound in all situations you have to EQ the loudspeaker.
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<details><summary>S1 Pro Auto EQ</summary></html>
Bose tuned the S1 Pro to sound great in all four positions (speaker stand, table top, floor (both tilt-back and horizontal)) taking into account the boundaries. And the engineers carefully considered how you would be using the S1 Pro . That's why there are two settings for the floor (tilt-back and monitor).
{{S1 Pro Auto EQ}}
 
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I encourage you not to second-guess the automatic EQ. To use them in ways other than Bose intended you'd have to put the loudspeaker in a free field (a room without reflections).
 
But if you could put the S1 Pro in a free field here's what might hear.
 
&rArr; Using the speaker stand position as a reference (basically, flat):
 
&rArr; Table top: a little less bass than speaker stand
 
[[File:Auto EQ Table.png|640px]]
 
&rArr; Tilt-back: a little less bass than Table top.
 
[[File:Auto EQ Tilt Back.png|640px]]
 
&rArr; Horizontal: about the same as Tilt-back except there's some EQ treatment to support use as a monitor.
 
[[File:Auto EQ Floor Monitor.png|640px]]


== Line Out ==
== Line Out ==
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* Slow blink - in pairing mode
* Slow blink - in pairing mode
* Solid - connected
* Solid - connected
* No active connection (must put in pairing mode to create a connection) 
** No devices in the {{S1 Pro}} device list
===Bluetooth Pairing===
===Bluetooth Pairing===
# Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your mobile device.<br>Note: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu.
# Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your mobile device.<br>Note: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu.
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Note: When the device pairs successfully,  the Bluetooth button will turn solid white.
Note: When the device pairs successfully,  the Bluetooth button will turn solid white.
Note: If your paired phone receives a call, any music playing will be paused and the ring will come through the phone: no calls or notifications will come through the SI Pro.
Note: If your paired phone receives a call, any music playing will be paused and the ring will come through the phone: no calls or notifications will come through the SI Pro.


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# Press and hold the Bluetooth button.  until it goes dark (about 7-10 seconds).
# Press and hold the Bluetooth button.  until it goes dark (about 7-10 seconds).
# On your Bluetooth device, remove the Bose S1 Pro from the device list.
# On your Bluetooth device, remove the Bose S1 Pro from the device list.


You are now ready to [[{{PAGENAME}}#Bluetooth Pairing|pair the S1 Pro to a Bluetooth device]].
You are now ready to [[{{PAGENAME}}#Bluetooth Pairing|pair the S1 Pro to a Bluetooth device]].


=== Turn off Bluetooth ===
=== Turn off Bluetooth ===
You cannot turn off Bluetooth however if you clear the Bluetooth device list, you won't be able to connect to the {{S1 Pro}} until you create a new paired connection.
:If you press and hold the Bluetooth button until it goes dark (7-10 seconds), this clears the Bluetooth device list on the {{S1 Pro)}.  You will not be able to connect to the {{S1 Pro}} unless you put it into pairing mode (press and hold the Bluetooth button until it blinks (approximately 3 seconds) or put the {{S1 Pro}} in Standby mode (power switch middle position) or Fast Charge (power switch in lower position) and then turn the {{S1 Pro}} on again.
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You cannot turn off Bluetooth however, Bluetooth will turn off after about two minutes after you turn the power on unless the S1 Pro successfully connects to a Bluetooth device.
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When you turn on the power on the S1 Pro, it will attempt to connect to a paired device via Bluetooth. If there are no paired device, it will go into pairing mode.
When you turn on the power on the S1 Pro, it will attempt to connect to a paired device via Bluetooth. If there are no paired device, it will go into pairing mode.
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We have explored ways to change the response in the low frequencies. We found making the S1 Pro system more tolerant of heavy bass diminishes the overall performance in other ways.  We don't have plans to change the sound profile of the S1 Pro system through a firmware update.
We have explored ways to change the response in the low frequencies. We found making the S1 Pro system more tolerant of heavy bass diminishes the overall performance in other ways.  We don't have plans to change the sound profile of the S1 Pro system through a firmware update.
== S1 Pro with Sub1 or Sub2==
{{Sub with S1Pro}}


== S1 Pro with F1 Subwoofer ==
== S1 Pro with F1 Subwoofer ==
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== FAQs ==
== FAQs ==
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== S1 Pro with B1 ==
Please see: [[S1 Pro B1 Compatibility]]


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