Bose L1 Pro8 & L1 Pro16 Portable Line Array System
Quick Start Guide
Get the Bose L1 Mix App
Download the Bose L1 Mix app for additional system control and audio streaming.
Available on the Apple App Store ? and Google Play ▶️.
Safety Instructions
Before use, please read all safety instructions.
(Note: The original document contains safety instructions in multiple languages. For this primary English version, only the introductory sentence is presented.)
System Setup and Connections
Step 1: Assemble the System
Connect the speaker sections. The diagram shows two vertical speaker tower components being stacked and connected.
(Supports L1 Pro8 and L1 Pro16 models)
Step 2: Connect Power
Connect the power cable to the system's power input and then to a wall outlet.
(Diagram shows a power cord connecting to the system and an electrical outlet.)
Step 3: Connect Audio Sources
Connect microphones (XLR) or instruments (1/4" jack) to the INPUT jacks.
The system supports phantom power ⚡ for condenser microphones.
(Diagram shows two input jacks, one labeled 'INPUT'. It illustrates connecting an XLR cable for a microphone and a 1/4" jack for an instrument. A switch for 'PHANTOM' power is also visible.)
Basic Controls
Step 4: ToneMatch Presets
Select a ToneMatch preset for your connected source: LIVE, MUSIC, or SPEECH.
The diagram shows a button labeled 'TONEMATCH' with options LIVE, MUSIC, SPEECH, and OFF.
(Control: [ToneMatch] button with presets.)
Step 5: Mute Channels
Use the [Mute] buttons to silence individual input channels.
(Diagram shows two MUTE buttons, labeled '1' and '2'.)
Step 6 & 7: Adjust Audio Settings
Use the rotary knobs to adjust [Volume], [Treble], [Bass], and [Reverb] for each channel.
(Diagrams show sets of four rotary knobs for adjusting VOLUME, TREBLE, BASS, and REVERB.)
Step 8: Bluetooth Connectivity
Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth using the Bose L1 Mix app for system control and audio streaming.
The app allows adjustment of [Volume], [Treble], [Bass], and [Reverb].
(Diagram shows a smartphone displaying the Bose L1 Mix app interface, with a Bluetooth icon and controls similar to the physical knobs.)








