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== Introduction==
== Introduction==
; Integrated systems
; Integrated systems
All the current Bose Portable PA systems are <details><summary>Complete Integrated systems</summary>  
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>  
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>  


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;Source to Destination  
;Source to Destination  
:Throughout this site, we talk about connections by following the signal flow from the source to the destination.  
:Throughout this site, we talk about connections by following the signal flow from the source to the destination.  
<details><summary>Example</summary>
<details><summary>Examples</summary>
* Microphone &rarr; Mixer &rarr; Loudspeaker 

* Guitar &rarr; Guitar Modeler &rarr; Mixer &rarr; Loudspeaker 



Microphone &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


Guitar &rarr; Guitar Modeler &rarr; Mixer &rarr; Loudspeaker 

'''It is valid to say'''
</details>
* Microphones and Instruments &rarr; Mixer &rarr; S1 Pro+  
 
We will NOT say
Loudspeaker &rarr; Mixer &rarr; Microphone because the sound signal does not travel this way
 
Loudspeaker &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.
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>


Microphone and Instrument &rarr; S1 Pro+ &rarr; Front of House
'''[[The Simplest Thing That Could Possibly Work]]'''


:Throughout this site, we talk about the simplest thing that could possibly work.


;[[The Simplest Thing That Could Possibly Work]]
:Throughout this site, we talk about the simplest thing that could possibly work.
'''Short version:'''   
'''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.
Choosing the simplest, fastest solution that still has a realistic chance of achieving the desired outcome—without over‑engineering or adding unnecessary steps.
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[[Line Noise]]
[[Line Noise]]


== Common Scenarios ==
== Common Connections A to B ==
==== L1 Pro Connections ====
[[L1 Pro to S1 Pro]]


[[L1 Pro to S1 Pro+]]
[[L1 Pro to S1 Pro+]]


[[L1 Pro to S1 Pro]]
==== Mixer Connections ====
 
[[L1® Model II with Mixer to Analog Input|L1® Model II with Mixer to Analog Input]]
 
[[L1® Model I with Mixer to Analog Input|L1 Model I with Mixer to Analog Input]]
 
[[Mixer to L1 Pro]]
[[Mixer to L1 Pro]]


[[Stereo Mixer to Mono L1®|Mixer to L1 Model I or L1 Model II]]
[[Stereo Mixer to Mono L1®|Mixer to L1 Model I or L1 Model II]]
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[[L1® Model I with Mixer to Analog Input|L1 Model I with Mixer to Analog Input|Mixer to L1 Model I]]
[[L1® Model II with Mixer to Analog Input|L1® Model II with Mixer to Analog Input|Mixer to L1 Model II]]
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[[Mixer to Two L1 Model II]]
[[Mixer to Two L1 Model II]]
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[[Mixer to S1 Pro as Monitor]]
[[Mixer to S1 Pro as Monitor]]


[[Mixer to S1 Pro as Monitor]]
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[[Mixer to S1 Pro+]]
[[Mixer to S1 Pro+]]
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[[Mixer to ToneMatch Mixer|Mixer to ToneMatch Mixer]]
[[Mixer to ToneMatch Mixer|Mixer to ToneMatch Mixer]]
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[[S1 Pro to Third Party Device]]
==== S1 Pro Connections ====
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[[S1 Pro B1 Compatibility]]
 
[[S1 Pro to L1 Pro]]
 
[[S1 Pro to a Third Party Mixer]]
[[S1 Pro to a Third Party Mixer]]
==== S1 Pro+ Connections ====
[[S1 Pro+ Daisy Chain]]
[[S1 Pro+ Daisy Chain Wireless]]
[[S1 Pro+ Line Out to a Third Party Device|S1 Pro+ to a Mixer]]
[[S1 Pro+ to L1 Pro]]


[[S1 Pro+ to Mixer|S1 Pro+ to Third Party Device]]
[[S1 Pro+ to Mixer|S1 Pro+ to Third Party Device]]


==== ToneMatch Mixer Connections ====


[[T1 Compatibility With L1 Pro Systems|T1 to L1 Pro]]
[[T1 Compatibility With L1 Pro Systems|T1 to L1 Pro]]
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[[T8S ToneMatch Mixer Aux Output to S1 Pro]]
[[T8S ToneMatch Mixer Aux Output to S1 Pro]]


=== [[Troubleshooting]] ===
== [[Troubleshooting]] ==
There are several different forms of "trouble". At least initially, let's break them down into Acoustics, Gear, Venue, Power.
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.
: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
&mdash; Source: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troubleshooting Troubleshooting] - Wikipedia


See [[Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting your Bose system]]  
See [[Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting your Bose system]]


== Related Topics ==
== Related Topics ==