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Loss of vollume

Forum: L1 Family of Products
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Hi I use the L1 classic serial number 035311260840135AC power stand PS1 with 0ne B1 base cab. plus Tone match mixer. setting on classic base: channel 3 gain number 3 std jack lead to the tone match. tone match is used with backing tracks and microphone. Master gain set at 11 oclock. When performing sat night after about 30 mins the volume dropped by about 30% and had to try and compensate by turning the main volume gain on the tone match higher. Luckily it stayed on all night and I managed...Read More...
troubador
@Warren Simmons Hi Warren ... I used a Classic until just over a year ago when it began doing strange things ... these units are now un-repairable (due to their age etc). I called Bose Support and ended up with an L1 Model 2 (L1M2) ... kept my B1's as I found the B2 too heavy to carry around. The sound from an L1M2 is just delightful! All of this is to say that you may want to give Bose Support a call (their number is easy to find if you poke around this forum - look for responses by @ST to...Read More...
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Power switch

Forum: S1 Pro System
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I have just purchased a new Bose S1 Pro and following a you tube video upboxed it set the power switch to the 2nd position plunged in the cable and then switched it on. I now the 3rd position is rapid charge and the 1st position is on. When do you use the middle position or position 2? Do you set this to this position everytime you plug the mains in before you switch it on? What position do you set it in when you finished using it? ThanksRead More...
saxman
Thanks for the answers above.Read More...
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S1 Pro system, battery included, slip cover not (May 2018)

Forum: S1 Pro System
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I ordered an S1 when it became available with the battery. Note that the S1 no longer comes with a cover - I was disappointed that Bose chose to delete this when they decided to include the battery. Even if the cover is considered "just a dust cover," it is some protection while carting the S1 around or when it is not being used. I hope Bose will reconsider this. The S1 is a great small PA that is perfect for taking out - why delete ANY kind of protection for it?? Is there any way current...Read More...
saxman
Interesting I have just purchased mine and there was no cover I contacted the dealer I bought it from and I thought it was missing so they sent me one. Now I know why it was not there!!Read More...
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S1 Pro Battery included and S1 Pro Backpack for early adopters. May 10 2018

Forum: S1 Pro System
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ST
To our valued Bose S1 Pro system customers. Since the introduction of the S1 Pro multi-position PA system four months ago we heard from you, our customers, on how the S1 Pro was meant to be portable, and truly portable by today's standards is equivalent to "without AC power". For this reason we made a change to the S1 Pro product. Starting today (May 10, 2018), the S1 Pro now ships standard with the S1 Battery Pack included and pre-installed. We heard your feedback and are thrilled to make...Read More...
Archtop Eddy
You're right Ted. I'm in Colorado, USA. I'll let everyone know if I get them tomorrow.Read More...
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NO sound from ToneMatch

Forum: Technical Questions & Issues
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1. Just purchased a BRAND NEW Power Stand for my L1 Model 11. plugged my guitar in through the Tone Match and it sounds like has a really bad TUBE!!! I know that it doesn't have tubes but I am an old tube amplifier user from way back ... I have a 10 second video-audio clip that I am sure helps explain what I am hearing http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cF1ZolFFni HELP (FROM ANYONE)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a longstanding VERY IMPORTANT annual gig this Thursday (06/28/19). ChuckERead More...
ST
Hi ChuckE, Here's a diagnostic step you can do before you call Bose. Connect your guitar directly to the Model II Power Stand Analog Input. Turn up the trim so you see a solid green light. Does the guitar sound okay? This will help to narrow down the issue to the T1® or the Model II Power Stand. STRead More...
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Two S1 Pros vs. L1 Compact (or other system)

Forum: S1 Pro System
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I am a professional magician. I, currently, have a Bose S1 Pro for smaller shows and a Carvin Stagemate (S400) with a matching extension speaker. I use a lot of music in my show and I’m picky about my sound. The S1 Pro does an amazing job for its size and is very convenient. After using the S1 Pro for one week, I did a corporate banquet with my Carvin system last week and decided I was no longer satisfied with the sound. The Carvin was a compromise but I settled on it because it runs on...Read More...
Chet 3
My best of both worlds is a JBL EON ONE and the 2 S1 Pros... And if necessary, add my L1 Mod 2 with 2 B1 subs... I love the Bose systems but gotta' admit that my voice never sounded better than through the EON, it sounds just like the big JBL studio monitors we used in the studio in the 60s and 70s -- except better.Read More...
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Mackie ProFX 4 Mixer feed to S1 Pro

Forum: S1 Pro System
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I am feeding a small Mackie mixer to my S1 Pro. I just feel I need a little more control over eq at my feet. I also add a short, slap back delay since I prefer this over reverb and often use this together with the Bose reverb. It only has 1/4” left and right out. Using guitar and vocal. I plan to only feed one line out since there is no pan available. Should I: 1. Use TS instrument cable with a di box and convert to xlr before going to S1 Pro? 2. Use a standard TS instrument cable direct in...Read More...
Speedy
Your option 2 works for me.Read More...
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Parametric EQ use

Forum: ToneMatch® Mixers
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I have a L1B2/T1 system. We run a 6-channel Soundcraft board into Channel 3(3 vocals) and 4(1 acoustic guitar & 1 acoustic bass guitar). Channel 1 is a vocal processed through a TC Helicon PlayAcoustic, and 2 is an acoustic guitar, also processed through the PlayAcoustic. We occasionally experience a "howl" associated with almost any "G" note on the bass or guitar...inside and outside gigs. With the above in mind, is there a video explaining how to use the parametric EQ to quell this issue?Read More...
Marty Cansler
If the howl is from the guitar, that is fixable. There is a notch filter on page 56 of the Play Acoustic manual. This works well for your need.Read More...
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Love the Sound, Size, Weight and Bluetooth but not the line out jack.

Forum: S1 Pro System
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Just received my S1 and immediately did a gig using it as monitor added to my L1c and my F1 as main outs. The sound for its size is truly wonderful and the feature set is terrific but on my very first use I accidentally stepped on the cable coming from the output jack going to my L1c and it broke off the jack inside of the unit. Since the unit is called an S1 Pro, it really should be more rugged than that, as most musicians performing live at some point in time step on cables. I have been...Read More...
NeuBop
Thanks - I will.Read More...
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TC Helicon Harmony G-XT with L1 Feedback Problem

Forum: Vocals
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ngray
I have recently experienced severe feedback using the pedal...so much that i cant use it anymore. I just bought the pedal last year. any suggestions?Read More...
troubador
I just sold my Harmony GX-T pedal. Never used it except to try it out a few times. I found that it put way too much gain out ... just didn't work for me.Read More...
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Dial concern

Forum: S1 Pro System
0 likes · 19 views
I have an email in to product support, but has anyone had any issues with dials coming off? One of my reverb dials is missing - it got transferred from one vehicle to another, and perhaps got mishandled on its inaugural voyage :(. I'm looking forward to my backpack - and hopefully a replacement dial.Read More...
Linda S
Good grief! I had to wait for 1.5 minutes for that reply! What gives?!?!?! HAHAHAHAHA! JK I will do that - thanks so much!!!Read More...
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New Bose S1 Review

Forum: S1 Pro System
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I am now the proud owner of the Bose S1 Pro On the 22nd June 2018. I collected my new Bose S1. I am very pleased with it so far. I connected the power supply and switched it on, paired my laptop with the Bose and played a track through Apple iTunes. Wow!! what fantastic sound quality. very clear sound with great bass. I took the Bose for a gig outside and mounted it on a standard speaker stand to shoulder height and was very impressed. A few observations for anyone about to purchase one- 1...Read More...
ST
Hi Kevin, Congratulations on getting your S1 Pro. Thank you for taking the time to share your out-of-the-box experience and first impressions. Please tell us about your music. STRead More...
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Can a Bose S1 Pro Portable Battery PA be connected to an L1 Compact?

Forum: S1 Pro System
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Does anyone know if this is possible, thereby forming an extension into another room , from where I am playing. If this is OK? ...Where do I plug into my Tonematch T1 Mixer, and where into the S1 Pro, and whats the most appropriate cable to use. Any help most welcome. Thanks all. Ron. HRead More...
ST
Ronnie, please see: Alternative to dedicated XLR-TRS cablesRead More...
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Alternative to dedicated XLR-TRS cables

Forum: L1 Family of Products
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CityFolk
Apologies if this topic has been covered before, or that I am exhibiting a colossal grasp of the obvious, but I’ve seen many mentions in various forum topics about using an XLR to TRS cable to connect a mixer to something like the L1 Model II base or other similar connections. In many cases, the cable being mentioned had a permanent adapter at the TRS end. I just wanted to offer an alternative to a dedicated cable like that. I’ve been using a Neutrik NA3FP XLR Female to TRS plug adapter with...Read More...
CityFolk
My TRS adapter is inserted vertically into my L1 MII base end with the standard XLR at the mixer end and the mixer is adjacent to the base on an elevated platform with a very short XLR cable so there’s little stress to the cable. It dangles straight down into the L1. Therefore, I’ve never had an issue, but good to know about possible damage. I also would use the TRS adapter on my mixer’s AUX out end via a XLR cable using the standard XLR end at the S1. So that should be fine too. Would be...Read More...
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Loss of vollume

Forum: L1 Family of Products
0 likes · 12 views
Hi I use the L1 classic serial number 035311260840135AC power stand PS1 with 0ne B1 base cab. plus Tone match mixer. setting on classic base: channel 3 gain number 3 std jack lead to the tone match. tone match is used with backing tracks and microphone. Master gain set at 11 oclock. When performing sat night after about 30 mins the volume dropped by about 30% and had to try and compensate by turning the main volume gain on the tone match higher. Luckily it stayed on all night and I managed...Read More...
troubador
@Warren Simmons Hi Warren ... I used a Classic until just over a year ago when it began doing strange things ... these units are now un-repairable (due to their age etc). I called Bose Support and ended up with an L1 Model 2 (L1M2) ... kept my B1's as I found the B2 too heavy to carry around. The sound from an L1M2 is just delightful! All of this is to say that you may want to give Bose Support a call (their number is easy to find if you poke around this forum - look for responses by @ST to...Read More...
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Parametric EQ use

Forum: ToneMatch® Mixers
1 like · 31 views
I have a L1B2/T1 system. We run a 6-channel Soundcraft board into Channel 3(3 vocals) and 4(1 acoustic guitar & 1 acoustic bass guitar). Channel 1 is a vocal processed through a TC Helicon PlayAcoustic, and 2 is an acoustic guitar, also processed through the PlayAcoustic. We occasionally experience a "howl" associated with almost any "G" note on the bass or guitar...inside and outside gigs. With the above in mind, is there a video explaining how to use the parametric EQ to quell this issue?Read More...
Marty Cansler
If the howl is from the guitar, that is fixable. There is a notch filter on page 56 of the Play Acoustic manual. This works well for your need.Read More...
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TopicNew 5 replies

Power switch

Forum: S1 Pro System
0 likes · 34 views
I have just purchased a new Bose S1 Pro and following a you tube video upboxed it set the power switch to the 2nd position plunged in the cable and then switched it on. I now the 3rd position is rapid charge and the 1st position is on. When do you use the middle position or position 2? Do you set this to this position everytime you plug the mains in before you switch it on? What position do you set it in when you finished using it? ThanksRead More...
saxman
Thanks for the answers above.Read More...
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Love the Sound, Size, Weight and Bluetooth but not the line out jack.

Forum: S1 Pro System
0 likes · 25 views
Just received my S1 and immediately did a gig using it as monitor added to my L1c and my F1 as main outs. The sound for its size is truly wonderful and the feature set is terrific but on my very first use I accidentally stepped on the cable coming from the output jack going to my L1c and it broke off the jack inside of the unit. Since the unit is called an S1 Pro, it really should be more rugged than that, as most musicians performing live at some point in time step on cables. I have been...Read More...
NeuBop
Thanks - I will.Read More...
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TopicNew 2 replies

Dial concern

Forum: S1 Pro System
0 likes · 19 views
I have an email in to product support, but has anyone had any issues with dials coming off? One of my reverb dials is missing - it got transferred from one vehicle to another, and perhaps got mishandled on its inaugural voyage :(. I'm looking forward to my backpack - and hopefully a replacement dial.Read More...
Linda S
Good grief! I had to wait for 1.5 minutes for that reply! What gives?!?!?! HAHAHAHAHA! JK I will do that - thanks so much!!!Read More...
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NO sound from ToneMatch

Forum: Technical Questions & Issues
0 likes · 56 views
1. Just purchased a BRAND NEW Power Stand for my L1 Model 11. plugged my guitar in through the Tone Match and it sounds like has a really bad TUBE!!! I know that it doesn't have tubes but I am an old tube amplifier user from way back ... I have a 10 second video-audio clip that I am sure helps explain what I am hearing http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cF1ZolFFni HELP (FROM ANYONE)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a longstanding VERY IMPORTANT annual gig this Thursday (06/28/19). ChuckERead More...
ST
Hi ChuckE, Here's a diagnostic step you can do before you call Bose. Connect your guitar directly to the Model II Power Stand Analog Input. Turn up the trim so you see a solid green light. Does the guitar sound okay? This will help to narrow down the issue to the T1® or the Model II Power Stand. STRead More...
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Last Reply By ST · First Unread Post
TopicNew 3 replies

TC Helicon Harmony G-XT with L1 Feedback Problem

Forum: Vocals
0 likes · 32 views
ngray
I have recently experienced severe feedback using the pedal...so much that i cant use it anymore. I just bought the pedal last year. any suggestions?Read More...
troubador
I just sold my Harmony GX-T pedal. Never used it except to try it out a few times. I found that it put way too much gain out ... just didn't work for me.Read More...
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TopicNew 7 replies

Two S1 Pros vs. L1 Compact (or other system)

Forum: S1 Pro System
0 likes · 77 views
I am a professional magician. I, currently, have a Bose S1 Pro for smaller shows and a Carvin Stagemate (S400) with a matching extension speaker. I use a lot of music in my show and I’m picky about my sound. The S1 Pro does an amazing job for its size and is very convenient. After using the S1 Pro for one week, I did a corporate banquet with my Carvin system last week and decided I was no longer satisfied with the sound. The Carvin was a compromise but I settled on it because it runs on...Read More...
Chet 3
My best of both worlds is a JBL EON ONE and the 2 S1 Pros... And if necessary, add my L1 Mod 2 with 2 B1 subs... I love the Bose systems but gotta' admit that my voice never sounded better than through the EON, it sounds just like the big JBL studio monitors we used in the studio in the 60s and 70s -- except better.Read More...
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TopicNew 6 replies

Mackie ProFX 4 Mixer feed to S1 Pro

Forum: S1 Pro System
0 likes · 45 views
I am feeding a small Mackie mixer to my S1 Pro. I just feel I need a little more control over eq at my feet. I also add a short, slap back delay since I prefer this over reverb and often use this together with the Bose reverb. It only has 1/4” left and right out. Using guitar and vocal. I plan to only feed one line out since there is no pan available. Should I: 1. Use TS instrument cable with a di box and convert to xlr before going to S1 Pro? 2. Use a standard TS instrument cable direct in...Read More...
Speedy
Your option 2 works for me.Read More...
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