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-== Summary ==
+== Introduction==
-A short explanation of what “connecting gear” means and why it matters.
+; Integrated systems
+All the current Bose Portable PA systems are
+<details><summary>Complete Integrated systems</summary>
+with built-in mixers, digital signal processors, power amplifiers, low-frequency and mid-high frequency drivers. Provide a sound source (microphone, instrument), and you have a complete sound system.</details>
+They can be part of a larger signal flow with components in front of, and following them in the signal chain because they have inputs and outputs. <details><summary>Example</summary>
+Microphones & instruments &rarr; mixer &rarr; '''L1 Pro''' &rarr; Front of House PA
+</details>
+=== Core Principles of Signal Flow===
+This article will discuss signal flow, cables and device names in this order:
+;Source to Destination
+:Throughout this site, we talk about connections by following the signal flow from the source to the destination.
+<details><summary>Examples</summary>
+* Microphone &rarr; Mixer &rarr; Loudspeaker
+* Guitar &rarr; Guitar Modeler &rarr; Mixer &rarr; Loudspeaker
+'''We will NOT say'''
+* '''L1 Pro''' &rarr; Mixer &rarr; Microphone because the sound signal does not travel this way
+* '''L1 Pro''' &rarr; Mixer &rarr; Guitar Modeler &rarr; Guitar because the sound signal does not travel this way
+'''It is valid to say'''
+* Microphones and Instruments &rarr; Mixer &rarr; S1 Pro+
+And it's also possible to use an S1 Pro+ as a personal monitor and send its output to a Front of House sound system.
+* Microphone and Instrument &rarr; S1 Pro+ &rarr; Front of House
+</details>
+'''[[The Simplest Thing That Could Possibly Work]]'''
+:Throughout this site, we talk about the simplest thing that could possibly work.
+'''Short version:'''
+Choosing the simplest, fastest solution that still has a realistic chance of achieving the desired outcome—without over‑engineering or adding unnecessary steps.
+<details>
+<summary>'''Longer explanation:'''</summary>
+This phrase is often used in technical troubleshooting, product support, and knowledge‑building environments to describe a problem‑solving strategy based on:
+# '''Speed over perfection'''
+# '''A viable solution—not guesswork'''
+# '''Iterative troubleshooting'''
+# '''Avoiding complexity unless necessary'''
+More details: [[The Simplest Thing That Could Possibly Work]]
+</details>
 == Principles ==
-* Balanced vs unbalanced
+[[L1 Inputs General Information|Bose Systems General Information]] gives you all the details about
+* Combo inputs
+* {{14TRS}}
+* {{14TS}}
+* XLR
 * Line level vs mic level
 * Inputs vs outputs
-* Gain staging basics
-* Avoiding ground loops
-* When to use ToneMatch
-* When to use a mixer
-== Troubleshooting ==
+[[Balanced vs Unbalanced]]
-* No sound
-* Distortion
-* Hum or buzz
-* Feedback
-* Wrong cable type
-=== [[Connecting Gear]] ===
+[[Gain Staging]]
-Principles of connecting mixers, instruments, microphones, and external devices.
+[[Ground Loop]]
+[[Line Noise]]
 == Common Scenarios ==
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 [[Mixer to S1 Pro as Monitor]]
+<!--
 [[Mixer to S1 Pro+]]
+-->
-[[Mixer to ToneMatch Mixer]]
+[[Mixer to ToneMatch Mixer|Mixer to ToneMatch Mixer]]
+<!--
 [[S1 Pro to Third Party Device]]
+-->
 [[S1 Pro to a Third Party Mixer]]
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-[[T1 to L1 Pro]]
+[[T1 Compatibility With L1 Pro Systems|T1 to L1 Pro]]
 [[ToneMatch® Mixer to S1 Pro System|ToneMatch Mixer to S1 Pro]]
+<!--
 [[ToneMatch Mixer to S1 Pro+]]
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 [[ToneMatch to Third Party Devices]]
+-->
 [[T8S ToneMatch Mixer to T8S ToneMatch Mixer]]
 [[T8S ToneMatch Mixer Aux Output to S1 Pro]]
+=== [[Troubleshooting]] ===
+There are several different forms of "trouble". At least initially, let's break them down into Acoustics, Gear, Venue, Power.
+:In general, troubleshooting is the identification of, or diagnosis of "trouble" in a system caused by a system failure of some sort. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining the causes of these symptoms.
+&mdash; Source: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troubleshooting Troubleshooting] - Wikipedia
+See [[Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting your Bose system]]
 == Related Topics ==