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== FAQ ==
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|question = Is the Channel ToneMatch Setting (MIC/INST/OFF) like a MIC/LINE switch on other active loudspeakers<br>Does it change the input gain?
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'''No. This is NOT like a MIC/LINE selector found on many other powered loudspeakers.'''
The Channel ToneMatch Setting (MIC/INST/OFF) affects only the ToneMatch Preset applied to the input. 
It does not affect input sensitivity or gain applied to the signal.
'''Channel ToneMatch Button:''' 
Select the ToneMatch preset for an individual channel. 
Use MIC for microphones and INST for acoustic guitar. 
The corresponding LED will illuminate white while selected.
More about [[ToneMatch]] Presets.
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|question = Can I use the recommended XLR → ¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip‑Ring‑Sleeve cables from my mixer to L1 Pro channels 1 and/or 2?
|answer = Yes, although using channel 3 is simpler and leaves channels 1 and 2 open for other inputs.
If you can't get a mono signal from the mixer, you can run the left and right outputs into L1 Pro channels 1 and 2, but since the L1 Pro is a mono device, there's no benefit to using two channels (which ultimately get summed to mono anyway).
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|question = Can I use XLR cables from my mixer into Channels 1 or 2?
|question = Can I use XLR cables from my mixer into Channels 1 or 2?
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You can, and it might work, but it often leads to problems.
You can, and it ''''might'''' work. And yes, there are even pictures of this in the L1 Pro manuals.
 
However, using XLR to XLR connections can lead to problems.


'''1. Some mixers can output mic‑level on XLR — most cannot'''
'''1. Some mixers can output mic‑level on XLR — most cannot'''
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Channel 3 is designed for line‑level sources and provides:
Channel 3 is designed for line‑level sources and provides:
* Proper level matching
* Proper level matching
* No ToneMatch presets
** Lower input sensitivity (less likely to clip/distort)
* No Reverb
** Full +24 dBu headroom
* No DSP gain steps
* Lower input sensitivity (less likely to clip/distort)
* Full +24 dBu headroom
* Predictable behavior
* Predictable behavior
** No ToneMatch presets
** No Reverb
** No DSP gain steps


This is why the recommended method is:   
This is why the recommended method is:   
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|question = Is the Channel ToneMatch Setting (MIC/INST/OFF) like a MIC/LINE switch on other active loudspeakers<br>Does it change the input gain?
|question = If XLR and 1/4-inch (6.5 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve connections are both capable of supporting a balanced connection, why does it matter if I use one or the other?
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|answer = While both can support a balanced connection, '''on the Bose L1 Pro''' the:
'''No. This is NOT like a MIC/LINE selector found on many other powered loudspeakers.'''
* XLR inputs are optimized for MIC-level sources
* Tip-Ring-Sleeve inputs are optimized for Line-Level sources
Connecting Line-level sources to the XLR inputs can cause clipping, distortion, or the inability to set an appropriate volume level. See the [[Mixer to L1 Pro]] for more details.
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The Channel ToneMatch Setting (MIC/INST/OFF) affects only the ToneMatch Preset applied to the input.
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It does not affect input sensitivity or gain applied to the signal.
  |question = Why are the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve Inputs on channels 1 and 2 louder than the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve Input on Channel 3
  |answer  = By design, the input sensitivity on channel 3 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve is lower than on channels 1 and 2, so that when using line-level inputs, channel 3 is less likely to clip. You can get the same output from channel 3, but you may have to turn up the volume control higher to do it. You are most likely to notice this difference when connecting a third-party mixer to the L1 Pro. For more information see [[Mixer to L1 Pro]]
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'''Channel ToneMatch Button:''' 
Select the ToneMatch preset for an individual channel. 
Use MIC for microphones and INST for acoustic guitar. 
The corresponding LED will illuminate white while selected.


More about [[ToneMatch]] Presets.
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|question = Can I use a 1/4-inch (6.5 mm) Tip-Sleeve cable (instrument cable) from my mixer to the L1 Pro?
|answer = You can, however, this results in an unbalanced connection
* And this not recommended because of greater susceptibility to line noise
* Up to -6dB loss in signal compared to the preferred balanced connection
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