L1® Model II

portable line array system

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Key Features
• High-performing, self-powered, portable two-way loudspeaker
system designed for the production and reproduction of live
music, music playback, speeches and A/V sound reproduction.
• Spatial Dispersion™ loudspeaker technology produces wide,
uniform sound coverage throughout the entire listening
area – even off to the extreme sides.
• Consistent front-to-back coverage, vertical line array
design produces a loss of only 3 dB in sound pressure level
per doubling in distance.
• Retractable folding leg mechanism for easy transport.
• Lightweight, interlocking components.
• Expandable bass design supports the use of multiple
B1 bass modules.
• Digital Ethercon port provides single-wire connectivity
for the T1 ToneMatch® audio engine.
• For smaller to larger spaces with audiences of up to 500.

Description
The L1® Model II portable line array system is a self-powered loudspeaker system designed to provide wide,
uniform sound coverage and easy setup. Spatial Dispersion loudspeaker technology delivers clear, powerful
sound throughout the entire listening area – even off to the extreme sides. The interlocking components
are easily transported and eliminate the need for external speaker wires and stands.
The system offers one ¼" TS unbalanced or TRS balanced analog input and one digital Ethercon port
for single-wire integration of the T1 ToneMatch audio engine. The L1 Model II system is well-suited for
professional applications such as music playback, speeches and A/V sound reproduction.

Descriptive Data
System Specifications
System Type Self-powered, two-way
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1m (continuous and peak) 115 dB continuous, 121 dB peak
Frequency Range (-3 dB) 40 Hz – 12 kHz
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 32 Hz – 14 kHz
Crossover Frequency 200 Hz 24 dB per octave
Nominal Coverage Pattern 197° H
Power
System Power Rating 500 W
Low-Frequency Amplifier 250 W
High-Frequency Amplifier 250 W
Distortion at Rated Power 0.1% Max 30 Hz – 15 kHz
System Limiter Dynamic Limiter
Transducers
High-Frequency Drivers (Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker) (24) 2.25" HF drivers
Low-Frequency Drivers (B1 bass module) (2) 5.25" LF drivers (8 Ω)

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Inputs, Controls and Indicators
Power Indicator Blue LED = ON
Red = FAULT
Power Switch Switch system power on and off
AC Mains IEC Connector
Analog Signal/Clip LED Green = Signal Present
Yellow = -3 dB below clip
Red = Clip (limiter active)
Trim +14 dB @ max
Input ¼" – TS Unbalanced or TRS Balanced
Channel Gain -50 dB to +24 dB (Line)
Max Input Signal (Analog input) +24 dBu, (Balanced)
Input Impedance 10 kΩ +/-10% (Unbalanced)
Bass Module Out (for B1 bass module only) NL4 connector (all pins wired, two for audio, two for auto sensing)
Bass output signal for driving one or two B1 bass modules.
(1 B1 bass module = 8 Ω) (2 B1 bass modules = 4 Ω)
Bass Line Output Post-DSP bass signal output.
Accepts a ¼" TRS cable.
Supplies low-frequency signal for connecting a PackLite® power
amplifier or powered sub woofer.
ToneMatch® Port CAT5 Ethernet cable with RJ45 connection providing digital audio and
power connection for the optional T1 ToneMatch audio engine.
Physical Properties
Grille Powder-coated steel
Net Weight and Dimensions
L1® Model II Power Stand 23.7 lbs. (10.7 kg)
5" H x 10" W x 27" D (128 mm x 262 mm x 692 mm)
L1 Model II Cylindrical Radiator® Loudspeakers L1 Model II Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker top
16.3 lbs. (7.4 kg)
43.5" H x 3.7" W x 4" D (1105 mm x 89 mm x 105 mm)

L1 Model II Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker bottom

17.4 lbs. (7.9 kg)
43.5" H x 3.7" W x 4" D (1105 mm x 89 mm x 105 mm)
B1 Bass Module 26.6 lbs. (12.1 kg)
14.5" H x 10.25" W x 17.75" D (381 mm x 260 mm x 450 mm)
Shipping Weight
L1 Model II Power Stand 32 lbs. (14.5 kg)
L1 Model II Cylindrical Radiator® Loudspeakers 41 lbs. (18.6 kg)
B1 Bass Module 30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
Voltages
USA/Canada 100-120 V 50 / 60 Hz 500 W
Europe 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz 500 W

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Mechanical Diagrams
(692 mm)
27.2"

L1 Model II
3.7"
(94.3 mm)
(1004 mm)
39.5"
(2134 mm)
84.0"

(1130 mm)
44.5"

(692 mm)
27.2"
(128 mm)
5.0"

26.0" 3.7"
(660 mm) (94.3 mm)

B1 Bass Module
(1004 mm)
39.5"
(2134 mm)
84.0"
(450 mm)

(260 mm)
17.75"

10.25"

(1130 mm)
44.5"

14.5" 17.75"
(368 mm) (450 mm)
(128 mm)
5.0"

26.0"
(660 mm)

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Signal Flow Block Diagram

¼" Balanced Input

Adjustable Trim Level into A/D

LED

Lossy Peak
Detector

A/D Left
+12 dB Limiter 0
From ¼" input

EQ Hi Limiter Hi D/A Left to L2

sum

D/A Right to B2
EQ Lo 0 dB / -6 dB Limiter Lo and Bass Line Out
Front End 1 +18 dB

A/D Right Bass Line Out

from Speakon 2+,2- EQ Table lookup

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Polar Plots ¹⁄³ Octave Horizontal

125 Hz Octave Band 250 Hz Octave Band 500 Hz Octave Band

0 0 0
30 330 30 330 30 330

60 300 60 300 60 300

-30 -24 -18 -12 -6 0 6 -30 -24 -18 -12 -6 0 6 -30 -24 -18 -12 -6 0 6
90 270 90 270 90 270

120 240 120 240 120 240

150 210 150 210 150 210

180 180 180

100 Hz 200 Hz 400 Hz

125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz
160 Hz 315 Hz 630 Hz

1000 Hz Octave Band 2000 Hz Octave Band 4000 Hz Octave Band

0 0 0
30 330 30 330 30 330

60 300 60 300 60 300

-30 -24 -18 -12 -6 0 6 -30 -24 -18 -12 -6 0 6 -30 -24 -18 -12 -6 0 6
90 270 90 270 90 270

120 240 120 240 120 240

150 210 150 210 150 210

180 180 180

800 Hz 1600 Hz 3150 Hz

1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz
1250 Hz 2500 Hz 5000 Hz

8000 Hz Octave Band 16000 Hz Octave Band

0 0
30 330 30 330

60 300 60 300

-30 -24 -18 -12 -6 0 6 -30 -24 -18 -12 -6 0 6

90 270 90 270

120 240 120 240

150 210 150 210

180 180

6300 Hz 12500 Hz
8000 Hz 16000 Hz
10000 Hz

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Beamwidth
360
Angle (degrees)

100

10

20 100 1000 10000 20000

Frequency (Hz)

Directivity Index and Q

30 1000

25
Directivity Index (dB)

20 100

15 Q

10 10

0 1
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)

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Engineers’ and Architects’ Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Specifications The Model II system complies with the following
The system shall be a multiple driver, full-range standards:
portable loudspeaker system with internally • UL/IEC/EN 60065 7th Edition Safety
supplied power amplification, active equalization Standard for Audio and Video Equipment
and external bass modules. • Ecodesign Directive 2005/32/EC
The transducer complement shall consist of twenty- This equipment has been tested and found
four 2.25" (57 mm) high-excursion, high-frequency to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
drivers mounted in an Articulated Array® loud- device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. This
speaker design, coupled with two 5.25" (133 mm) product complies with the Canadian ICES-003
high-excursion, low-frequency drivers mounted in Class A specifications. This product conforms to
a vented bass enclosure. The loudspeaker array the EMC Directive 289/336/EC Under standards:
shall be wired in a series/parallel configuration. EN55103-1 & 2: 1997, Environment 2.
The nominal horizontal beamwidth of the
loudspeaker shall be 197°, and the vertical
coverage shall be a narrow band of sound
confined to the top and bottom of the array. How our Loudspeakers are
The power amplification for transducers shall
be supplied by the integrated power stand Measured
providing 500 W continuous pink noise, band- Calculated Max SPL
limited from 40 Hz to 12 kHz (-3 dB).
Calculated based on input sensitivity and maximum
The input connectors of the power stand input power rating exclusive of power compression.
module shall consist of one ¼" TS unbalanced
or TRS balanced receptacle and one digital
Ethercon (RJ-45) receptacle for coupling the T1
ToneMatch® audio engine. The system’s output More Information
connectors shall provide one NL4 receptacle
Technical literature and other materials are
capable of distributing power for two low-
available at pro.Bose.com.
frequency B1 bass modules and one ¼" TRS line-
level receptacle for supplying signal to a PackLite®
extended bass package.
The enclosure of the Cylindrical Radiator®
loudspeaker shall be constructed of extruded
aluminum. The system’s power stand shall be
constructed of polypropylene materials. The total
assembled system height shall be 84" (2134 mm),
while the total assembled system weight shall be
103 lbs. (46.7 kg).
The loudspeaker shall be the Bose® L1® Model II
portable line array system.

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Product Codes

System*
L1® Model II System 120 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 042761
L1 Model II System 120 V with T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 044015
L1 Model II System 240 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 042824
L1 Model II System 240 V with T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 044019

Available Accessories
B1 Bass Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 032494
T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine 100V – 240 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 042826
T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 042533
T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine Mic Stand Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 042535
T1 ToneMatch Cable Assembly 18' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 042536
T1 ToneMatch Carry Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 042534
B1 Bass Module 4-Wire Speakon Cable Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 035404
PackLite® Power Amplifier Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 039057

Replacement Part Numbers

Power Cord 120 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 035393
Carry Bag – L1 Model II Cylindrical Radiator® Loudspeaker (2 bags) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 044023
Carry Bag – L1 Model II Power Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 044024
Protective Slip Cover – B1 Bass Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 035025
B1 Bass Module Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 263992
Loudspeaker Array Bayonet Assembly with qty. 2 (M6x 20 mm) screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC 035407

*Includes (1) B1 bass module.

All information subject to change without notice.

©2009 Bose Corporation.

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