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This is the latest version of the L1® FAQs originally published in February 2008 on the [http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/musicians/faqs.jsp Main Bose Site].
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'''Official Manuals, Guides, FAQs'''
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== L1® Systems and the Bose® approach to live sound ==
== L1® Systems and the Bose® approach to live sound ==
=== How does the Bose® approach to live sound work? ===
=== How does the Bose® approach to live sound work? ===
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=== Can I use the system outside? ===
=== Can I use the system outside? ===
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Yes. The system has been tested to operate in 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) temperatures; it can also be stored in -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C) temperatures. Take precautions in light rain to cover the back panel of the power stand. Keep water out of the air inlet slits inside the back panel, on the loudspeaker drivers or inside the {{L1}} cavity on the power stand.
Yes. The system has been tested to operate in 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) temperatures; it can also be stored in -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C) temperatures. Take precautions in light rain to cover the back panel of the power stand. Keep water out of the air inlet slits inside the back panel, on the loudspeaker drivers or inside the {{L1}} cavity on the power stand.
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===  Can DJs benefit from this system? ===
===  Can DJs benefit from this system? ===
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=== Why does the sound coming from an {{L1}} system change when I plug a 1/4" cable into the bass line-out connector? ===
=== Why does the sound coming from an {{L1}} system change when I plug a 1/4" cable into the bass line-out connector? ===
L1 systems produce audio in the range of 110 Hz to 18,000 Hz when the bass line-out jack is not in use. The frequency cutoff point moves from 110 Hz to 180 Hz when you plug a cable into the bass line-out jack, accounting for the tonal change you're hearing.
L1 systems produce audio in the range of 110 Hz to 18,000 Hz when the bass line-out jack is not in use. The frequency cutoff point moves from 110 Hz to 180 Hz when you plug a cable into the bass line-out jack, accounting for the tonal change you're hearing.
See also: [[Bass Line Out / FAQ Extension]]


=== What about using just the lower half of an {{L1}} system's loudspeaker in places where the ceiling isn't tall enough for full assembly? ===
=== What about using just the lower half of an {{L1}} system's loudspeaker in places where the ceiling isn't tall enough for full assembly? ===
You can do it, but using only half of an {{L1}} loudspeaker will significantly impact system performance. The EQ will be incorrect, and sound coverage decreased. Plus, in order to hear yourself properly, it's best to have your ears at the same height as some part of the loudspeaker—which may be difficult unless you're seated.  
You can do it, but using only half of an {{L1}} loudspeaker will significantly impact system performance. The EQ will be incorrect, and sound coverage decreased. Plus, in order to hear yourself properly, it's best to have your ears at the same height as some part of the loudspeaker—which may be difficult unless you're seated.
 
See also: [[Half Stack]]


===  There's a buzz in the system. Any suggestions on how to fix it? ===
===  There's a buzz in the system. Any suggestions on how to fix it? ===
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While some specifications add value when comparing two otherwise similar products, they're mostly meaningless for a product as fundamentally different as the Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker and the {{L1}} system. In addition, most specifications used to describe sound systems can be very misleading. They suggest relatively complex physical or perceptual properties can be condensed to a single or small set of numbers that defines overall quality or performance. In many cases these numbers only loosely relate to what you would experience in a real-world application. <br><br> There are also several variations in how a specific measurement can be carried out, making number comparisons useless. We believe it serves our customers better to describe {{L1}} systems in terms they can relate to more directly. We also encourage customers to experience an {{L1}} system personally, either at a demonstration or in actual real-world trials they conduct themselves.  
While some specifications add value when comparing two otherwise similar products, they're mostly meaningless for a product as fundamentally different as the Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker and the {{L1}} system. In addition, most specifications used to describe sound systems can be very misleading. They suggest relatively complex physical or perceptual properties can be condensed to a single or small set of numbers that defines overall quality or performance. In many cases these numbers only loosely relate to what you would experience in a real-world application. <br><br> There are also several variations in how a specific measurement can be carried out, making number comparisons useless. We believe it serves our customers better to describe {{L1}} systems in terms they can relate to more directly. We also encourage customers to experience an {{L1}} system personally, either at a demonstration or in actual real-world trials they conduct themselves.  


== {{L1}} Model I Systems ==
{{:L1® Model I / FAQ}}


== {{Model II}} Systems ==
{{:L1® Model II / FAQ}}


 
== {{T1}}  ==
{{:L1® T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine / FAQ}}
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