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Welcome to Bose Portable PA Knowledge — concise guides, specifications, and troubleshooting for Bose Portable PA systems.
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<div style="top:+0.2em; font-size:95%;">your source for information, tips, tricks, and FAQs about the Bose Pro Portable PA family of products.</div>
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== Start Here ==
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If you're new to Bose Portable PA systems, these pages will help you get oriented quickly.
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<div style="font-size:162%; border:none; margin:0; padding:.1em; color:#000;">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</div>
* [[The L1® Approach and the History Of Amplification|The L1 Approach]] to sound amplification - Why L1 systems are different.
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* [[Performing with the L1 Pro]] - This is different. We have hints for you from the people who designed the L1.
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* [[Connecting Gear]] — How to connect microphones, instruments, mixers, and external devices.
* [[Gain Staging]] — How to set levels correctly to avoid distortion and noise.
* [[Feedback]] — Why feedback happens and how to prevent it.
* [[ToneMatch]] — What ToneMatch presets do and how to choose the right one.
* [[Different_Models|Identify your L1]] — How to identify your L1 model (current and legacy).


* [[F1 Model 812 FAQ|F1 Model 812]]
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* [[F1 Subwoofer FAQ|F1 Subwoofer]]
* [[L1® System FAQ|L1 System]]
* [[Media:L1 Compact FAQ FINAL.pdf|L1® Compact]]
* [[Media:Faq_L1_Model1S.pdf|L1® Model 1S]] 
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* [[L1® Model II / FAQ|L1® Model II]]
* [[L1® T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine / FAQ|T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine]]
* [[L1® PackLite® A1 Amplifier / FAQ|PackLite® A1 Amplifier]]
* [[L1® Model I / FAQ|L1® Model I / Classic]]
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== Current Products ==


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=== [[L1 Pro|L1 Pro Family]] ===
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The complete L1 Pro line: L1 Pro8, L1 Pro16, L1 Pro32, plus {{Sub icon}} Sub1 and Sub2.


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=== [[T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer|ToneMatch Mixers]] ===
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T4S, T8S, ToneMatch Mixers.
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== [[Different Models|Identify your L1®]] ==
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* [[L1® Compatibility|L1® Compatibility across models]]
Portable, battery‑powered PA system.


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=== [[F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker]] ===
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F1 Model 812 and F1 Subwoofer.


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==[[Unofficial Guides & FAQs for the Bose L1®|Unofficial Guides & FAQs for Bose Professional Portable]]==
This is the home of Unofficial <ref>This site is privately owned, supported by volunteer efforts of owners of the F1 and {{PAS}} of products. Please see [[{{SITENAME}}:About|About {{SITENAME}}]] for more information.</ref> Guides for Bose F1 and {{L1}} System Users and Performers.


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== Common Problems ==


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=== [[Feedback]] ===
Why it happens, how to prevent it, and the fastest ways to fix it.


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=== [[Gain Staging]] ===
How to set levels correctly to avoid distortion, clipping, and noise.


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=== [[ToneMatch|ToneMatch Presets]] ===
What presets do, how they shape your sound, and how to choose the right one.


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=== [[Connecting Gear]] ===
Principles for connecting mixers, instruments, microphones, and external devices.


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== Getting Started  ==
 
*Click the links in the menu at the top left.
*Try the search box (just type in a keyword that comes up in the forum and click Search). Terms to try (individual words) Gain Mixer Mono Phase Chris Cliff Hilmar (hint: you can double click a keyword and drag it into the search box. Then click Search).
 
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== Related Reading  ==
== [[Legacy Products]] ==
 
Discontinued Bose Portable PA systems, product information, documentation, troubleshooting, technical data.
[[The Bose L1® Wiki Project|The Bose L1® Wiki Project]] - For background about the project
[[Legacy Products]]
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Replies_to_common_objections Wikipedia:Replies to Common Objections]  


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