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  | question = Where did these questions and answers come from?
  | answer = These are questions that come from people who use Bose L1 Pro systems. The answers are from Bose, authoritative sources, best practices in the field and first-hand experiences.
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    | question = How much coverage can I get?
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Several factors determine how large an area you can cover with your sound.
* The distance to the listener farthest away
* The noise level in the listening area
* Walls and boundaries that affect reflections that support low frequencies
Use the chart below to see the performance over distance of the different models. This will help you to predict how well you can be heard at a distance.
{{#lst:Throw Over Distance | throw}}
There is a lot more information, including comparisons to legacy models, in this article [[Throw Over Distance]]
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   |question = Are the columns made of plastic? <!-- What are the mid-high array and lower mid-high array made from?  Metal mesh front and is rear metal or plastic? -->
   |question = Are the columns made of plastic? <!-- What are the mid-high array and lower mid-high array made from?  Metal mesh front and is rear metal or plastic? -->
   |answer  =  Arrays on all units feature an extruded aluminum sleeve. Perforated grille on the front, solid on the back. Source: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/BoseL1/posts/10161224768097446?comment_id=10161256043032446 Craig Small]
   |answer  =  Arrays on all units feature an extruded aluminum sleeve. Perforated grille on the front, solid on the back. Source: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/BoseL1/posts/10161224768097446?comment_id=10161256043032446 Craig Small]
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   |question = Do the L1 Pro systems wobble?
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==== New Owner Questions ====
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  |question = How do I update the firmware?
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  {{L1 Pro Firmware Overview}} <br>For more information see [[L1 Pro Firmware]]
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    | question = What is the Bose App and how do I get it?
    | answer = The Bose App allows you to control settings on the L1 Pro (volume/bass/treble/reverb) and access advanced features like ToneMatch Presets and Scenes. <br>
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==== Operating the L1 Pro General Questions ====
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    | question = What is System EQ on the L1 Pro Power Stand?
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   |question = L1 Pro32, can I use only the lower section of the array?
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* You may need to turn up the volume louder than if you were using the full array. As a result, you increase the likelihood of feedback.  
* You may need to turn up the volume louder than if you were using the full array. As a result, you increase the likelihood of feedback.  
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=== ToneMatch Mixers (T1/T4S/T8S) and the L1 Pro ===
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  | question = How do I connect a T4S to the L1 Pro
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In addition to the three inputs on the L1 Pro systems, you can add a T4S. When you do,
* The inputs and controls on the T4S operate independently from the inputs and controls on the L1 Pro
* The three inputs on the L1 Pro operate independently of the T4S. The operation of the controls of the L1 Pro is the same whether or not a T4S is connected via the ToneMatch port.
You can connect from the T4S to one or two L1 Pro systems using the ToneMatch ports.
For full details see: [[T4S to L1 Pro]]
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  | question = How do I connect a T8S to the L1 Pro
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In addition to the three inputs on the L1 Pro systems, you can add a T8S. When you do,
* The inputs and controls on the T8S operate independently from the inputs and controls on the L1 Pro
* The three inputs on the L1 Pro operate independently of the T8S. The operation of the controls of the L1 Pro is the same whether or not a T8S is connected via the ToneMatch port.
You can connect from the T8S to one L1 Pro system using the ToneMatch port. There are also XLR and {{14TRS}} outputs.
For full details see: [[T4S to L1 Pro]]
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  |question = How do I connect a third‑party mixer to the L1 Pro?
  |question = How do I connect a monitor?
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* You can connect the '''L1 Pro Line Out''' to a monitor. 
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* If you have an '''S1 Pro''', see [[L1 Pro to S1 Pro]] 
* If you have an '''S1 Pro+''', see [[L1 Pro to S1 Pro+]] 
* If you prefer to run your inputs to the '''S1 Pro+''' and send the output to the L1 Pro, see [[S1 Pro+ To L1 Pro]]
* If you have a mixer, you may prefer to send the monitor mix from the mixer to the monitors instead of the L1 Pro Line Out
 
The L1 Pro was designed to be placed behind the performers. 
If you can do that, you may not need a monitor — you should be able to hear yourself clearly. 
For more about that, see [[The L1® Approach and the History Of Amplification]].
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|question = How do I connect a third-party mixer?
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Use the '''Mixer Mono Output''' and connect it to '''L1 Pro Channel 3'''.
Use the '''Mixer Mono Output''' and connect it to '''L1 Pro Channel 3'''.
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For more information, see [[Mixer to L1 Pro]].
For more information, see [[Mixer to L1 Pro]].
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  |question = Can I use Bluetooth to connect two L1 Pros?
  |question = What can I do with multiple L1 Pros?
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No.
Multiple L1 Pros can be used together, but each system still operates independently.
 
;What they can do
* Pass audio from one unit to another using the '''L1 Pro Line Out''' (Daisy Chain)
;: With a mixer
* Play the same signal if you feed each unit from a mixer 
* Work as a stereo pair when fed LEFT and RIGHT outputs from a mixer 


L1 Pro systems can receive Bluetooth audio from a Bluetooth source (for example, a phone, tablet, or computer).  
'''What they can’t do'''
They cannot send Bluetooth to another L1 Pro, and even if they could, the latency (delay) would make this unusable in a live sound setting.
* Share their internal inputs with each other 
* Combine all inputs from two units into one system  
* Link wirelessly over Bluetooth (Bluetooth is receive‑only)


For more information see [[L1 Pro Daisy Chain]]
For details on specific setups, see the related questions below.
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For complete details, see [[L1 Pro Daisy Chain]].
For complete details, see [[L1 Pro Daisy Chain]].
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  |question = How do I connect two L1 Pros for stereo?
  |question = Can I use Bluetooth to connect two L1 Pros?
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To run two L1 Pros in stereo, send the LEFT and RIGHT outputs from your mixer to each L1 Pro separately.
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:'''From''' the mixer '''LEFT Output''' → '''L1 Pro (Left) Channel 3''' {{14TRS}} input  
L1 Pro systems can receive Bluetooth audio from a Bluetooth source (for example, a phone, tablet, or computer).  
:'''From''' the mixer '''RIGHT Output''' → '''L1 Pro (Right) Channel 3''' {{14TRS}} input 
They cannot send Bluetooth to another L1 Pro, and even if they could, the latency (delay) would make this unusable in a live sound setting.


Each L1 Pro then reproduces its own channel (Left or Right), creating a stereo pair.
For more information see [[L1 Pro Daisy Chain]]
 
For more details, see [[Mixer to L1 Pro]].
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|question = Can I connect my L1 Pros so they share inputs?
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You can't.
* You cannot take the three inputs on each L1 Pro and hear all six inputs through both units. 
* While you can daisy chain the inputs of the first L1 Pro to a second L1 Pro, you cannot send the inputs of the second L1 Pro back to the first. Doing so will create a feedback loop.
 
For more details, see [[L1 Pro Daisy Chain]].
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  |question = Can I run two L1 Pros as a single mono system?
  |question = Can I run two L1 Pros as a single mono system?
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You can't.
You can send the output of one L1 Pro to another ([[L1 Pro Daisy Chain|Daisy Chain]]), but you can't send the output of the second one back to the first.
That is: You cannot take the three inputs on each L1 Pro and hear all six inputs through both units.


An L1 Pro cannot link its inputs or internal mix to another L1 Pro. 
Each unit only plays the signals connected to its own inputs.
Each unit only plays the signals connected to its own inputs.


If you want both L1 Pros to play the same mono mix, use a mixer and send the same output to each unit:
If you want both L1 Pros to play the same mono mix, use a '''mixer''' and send the same output to each unit:
:'''From''' the mixer '''Mono Output''' → '''L1 Pro (Left) Channel 3''' {{14TRS}} input   
:'''From''' the mixer '''Mono Output''' → '''L1 Pro (Left) Channel 3''' {{14TRS}} input   
:'''From''' the mixer '''Mono Output''' → '''L1 Pro (Right) Channel 3''' {{14TRS}} input   
:'''From''' the mixer '''Mono Output''' → '''L1 Pro (Right) Channel 3''' {{14TRS}} input   
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  |question = Can I run two L1 Pros in mono without a mixer?
  |question = How do I connect two L1 Pros for stereo?
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You can't.
To run two L1 Pros in stereo, send the LEFT and RIGHT outputs from your mixer to each L1 Pro separately.


There is no way to link two L1 Pros so they both play the same mono signal without using an external mixer.  
:'''From''' the mixer '''LEFT Output''' → '''L1 Pro (Left) Channel 3''' {{14TRS}} input 
:'''From''' the mixer '''RIGHT Output''' → '''L1 Pro (Right) Channel 3''' {{14TRS}} input  


Each L1 Pro only plays the signals connected to its own inputs.
Each L1 Pro then reproduces its own channel (Left or Right), creating a stereo pair.
 
If you need both L1 Pros to reproduce the same mono mix, you must use a mixer and send the same output to each unit.


For more details, see [[Mixer to L1 Pro]].
For more details, see [[Mixer to L1 Pro]].
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|question = Can I connect my L1 Pros so they share inputs?
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No
* You cannot take the three inputs on each L1 Pro and hear all six inputs through both units. 
* While you can daisy chain the inputs of the first L1 Pro to a second L1 Pro, you cannot send the inputs of the second L1 Pro back to the first. Doing so will create a feedback loop.
For more details, see [[L1 Pro Daisy Chain]].
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=== Feedback Issues===
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