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== ~~Summary~~ ==

== Introduction==

; 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>

=== Core ~~Principle~~ of Signal Flow===

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 → mixer → '''L1 Pro''' → 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 → Mixer → Loudspeaker  

* Guitar → Guitar Modeler → Mixer → Loudspeaker  

'''We will NOT say'''

* '''L1 Pro''' → Mixer → Microphone because the sound signal does not travel this way

* '''L1 Pro''' → Mixer → Guitar Modeler → Guitar because the sound signal does not travel this way

; ~~Integrated systems~~

'''It is valid to say'''

~~All the current Bose Portable PA systems are integrated systems 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. ~~However, since all of these systems have inputs~~ and ~~outputs, they can be part~~ of ~~a larger signal flow with components in front of and following them. Connecting Gear is about making the connections to and from the Bose systems.~~

* Microphones and Instruments → Mixer → 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 → S1 Pro+ → Front of House

</details>

'''[[The Simplest Thing That Could Possibly Work]]'''

~~;Source to Destination~~

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

:Throughout this site, we talk about ~~connections by following~~ the ~~signal flow from the source to the destination~~. ~~examples:~~ 

* Microphone to Mixer to Loudspeaker  

* Guitar to Guitar Modeler to Mixer to Loudspeaker  

~~[[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.

'''Longer explanation:'''

<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'''

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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

[[L1 Inputs General Information|Bose Systems General Information]]

* Combo inputs

* {{14TRS}}

* {{14TS}}

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* Line level vs mic level

* Inputs vs outputs

[[Balanced vs Unbalanced]]

[[Gain Staging]]

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[[Line Noise]]

* When to use ToneMatch

* When to use a mixer

~~== Troubleshooting ==~~

* No sound

* Distortion

* Hum or buzz

* Feedback

* Wrong cable type

~~=== [[Connecting Gear]] ===~~

~~Principles of connecting mixers, instruments, microphones, and external devices.~~

== Common Scenarios ==

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[[Mixer to S1 Pro as Monitor]]

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[[Mixer to S1 Pro+]]

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[[Mixer to ToneMatch Mixer]]

[[Mixer to ToneMatch Mixer|Mixer to ToneMatch Mixer]]

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[[S1 Pro to Third Party Device]]

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[[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]]

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[[ToneMatch Mixer to S1 Pro+]]

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[[ToneMatch to Third Party Devices]]

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[[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.

— Source: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troubleshooting Troubleshooting] - Wikipedia

See [[Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting your Bose system]]

== Related Topics ==

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-== Summary ==
+== Introduction==
+; 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>
-=== Core Principle of Signal Flow===
+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
-; Integrated systems
+'''It is valid to say'''
-All the current Bose Portable PA systems are integrated systems 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. However, since all of these systems have inputs and outputs, they can be part of a larger signal flow with components in front of and following them. Connecting Gear is about making the connections to and from the Bose systems.
+* 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]]'''
-;Source to Destination
+:Throughout this site, we talk about the simplest thing that could possibly work.
-:Throughout this site, we talk about connections by following the signal flow from the source to the destination. examples:
-* Microphone to Mixer to Loudspeaker
-* Guitar to Guitar Modeler to Mixer to Loudspeaker
-[[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>
-'''Longer explanation:'''
+<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'''
@@ Line 26: / Line 43: @@
 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
-[[L1 Inputs General Information|Bose Systems General Information]]
-* Combo inputs
 * {{14TRS}}
 * {{14TS}}
@@ Line 37: / Line 53: @@
 * Line level vs mic level
 * Inputs vs outputs
+[[Balanced vs Unbalanced]]
 [[Gain Staging]]
@@ Line 43: / Line 61: @@
 [[Line Noise]]
-* When to use ToneMatch
-* When to use a mixer
-== Troubleshooting ==
-* No sound
-* Distortion
-* Hum or buzz
-* Feedback
-* Wrong cable type
-=== [[Connecting Gear]] ===
-Principles of connecting mixers, instruments, microphones, and external devices.
 == 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 ==