Bose L1 PRO32 SUB2 Instruction manual

PRO.BOSE.COM/L1 1OF 9

PROFESSIONAL

PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL DATA

L1 PRO32 + SUB2

PORTABLE LINE ARRAY SYSTEM

(Grilles removed) L1 Mix App

Mobile device not included

and not to scale

Product Overview

The L1 Pro32 is our most advanced Bose L1 portable line array ever. It delivers the supreme clarity and output of a 32-driver

articulated line array and 180-degree horizontal sound coverage, giving you an unrivaled portable PA system for medium-

to-large-sized venues and events like weddings, clubs, and festivals. The L1 Pro32 combines with either the Bose Sub1 or

Sub2 subwoofer to create a powerful, modular solution that’s easy to pack, carry, and set up. A built-in multi-channel mixer

oers EQ, reverb, and phantom power, plus Bluetooth® streaming and access to the full library of ToneMatch presets — and

the intuitive L1 Mix app places wireless control in your hands from your smartphone.

For DJs, singer-songwriters, bands — and your audience — the L1 Pro32 oers a truly superior experience. It gives you the

power to sound your best and simply perform.

Key Features

Provide a truly superior audio experience with the most advanced L1 portable line array ever, ideal for medium-to-large-

sized venues and events like weddings, clubs, and festivals

Deliver premium full-range sound with consistent tonal balance for singer-songwriters, mobile DJs, bands, and more

Maintain supreme vocal and instrument clarity with a straight-shape extended-frequency line array featuring 32

articulated 2" neodymium drivers and wide 180-degree horizontal coverage

Bring bass without the bulk via Bose Sub1 or Sub2 modular subwoofers, featuring RaceTrack drivers that take up less

space, freeing up room in your vehicle and on the stage

Go from vehicle to venue easily with a modular high-output system that’s lighter and easier to pack, carry, and set up

Select between optimized system EQ presets for live music, recorded music, and more

Connect various audio sources easily via built-in mixer with two combo XLR-¼" phantom-powered inputs, ¼" and ⅛"

(3.5 mm) aux input, plus Bluetooth streaming — and access system EQ and ToneMatch presets, volume, tone, and reverb

via illuminated controls

Add even more instruments and other audio sources via dedicated ToneMatch port; one cable provides both power and

digital audio between system and a Bose T4S or T8S mixer (optional)

Take wireless control with the L1 Mix app on your smartphone to adjust settings instantly from your phone, roam the

room and ﬁne-tune, and access the ToneMatch library of custom EQ presets

Stream high-quality Bluetooth audio from compatible devices

PRO.BOSE.COM/L1 2OF 9

Technical Speciﬁcations

Preliminary

System Performance

Model Name L1 Pro32 + Sub2

System Type Self-powered line array with modular bass module and onboard three-channel

digital mixer

Frequency Response (–3 dB) 137 Hz to 16 kHz

Frequency Range (–10 dB) 30 Hz to 18 kHz

Nominal Vertical Coverage Pattern 0°

Vertical Beam Type Straight-shape

Nominal Horizontal Coverage Pattern 180°

Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m, continuous 2122 dB

Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m, peak 2128 dB

Crossover 200 Hz

Transducers

Low Frequency 1 × RaceTrack low-frequency driver 10"× 18"

Low Frequency Voice Coil Size 3"

High / Mid Frequency 32 × Articulated 2" drivers

High / Mid Frequency Voice Coil Size ¾"

Driver Protection Dynamic limiting

Ampliﬁcation

Type Two-channel, Class D

Low Frequency Amp Channel 1000 W

High / Mid Frequency Amp Channel 480 W

Cooling L1 Pro32: Fan-assisted cooling

Sub2: Convection cooling

Onboard Mixer

Channels Three

Channel 1 & 2 Input: Audio Type Combination XLR or ¼" TRS connector (mic/instrument/line)

Channel 1 & 2 Input: Input Impedance 10 KΩ (XLR); 2 MΩ (TRS)

Channel 1 & 2 Input: Trim 0 dB, 12 dB, 24 dB, 36 dB, and 45 dB analog gain steps automatically selected

and compensated by DSP

Channel 1 & 2 Input: Channel Gain –100 dB to +75 dB (XLR); –115 dB to +60 dB (TRS); from input to driver,

controlled by volume knob

Channel 1 & 2 Input: Max Input Signal +10 dBu (XLR); +24 dBu (TRS)

Channel 3 Input: Audio Type ⅛" TRS (stereo-summed, line), ¼" TRS (line), Bluetooth® audio streaming

Channel 3 Input: Input Impedance 40 KΩ (3.5 mm); 200 KΩ (TRS)

Channel 3 Input: Channel Gain –105 dB to +50 dB (3.5 mm); –115 dB to +40 dB (TRS); from input to driver,

controlled by volume knob

Channel 3 Input: Max Input Signal +11.7 dBu (3.5 mm); +24 dBu (TRS)

ToneMatch: Audio Type RJ-45 connector for ToneMatch cable connection, providing digital audio and

power connection for the optional T4S/T8S ToneMatch Mixer

Output: Audio Type XLR connector, line level, full-frequency bandwidth

Bluetooth Enabled Yes

Bluetooth Types AAC and SBC for audio streaming, LE for system control

Channel Controls 3 digital rotary encoders

Phantom Power Channel 1 & 2

LED Indicators Standby, Channel Parameters, Signal/Clip, Mute, Phantom Power, ToneMatch,

Bluetooth LED, System EQ

PRO.BOSE.COM/L1 3OF 9

Technical Speciﬁcations

Preliminary

AC Power

AC Power Input 100–240 VAC (±20%, 50/60 Hz)

Input: Electrical Type IEC

Initial turn on inrush current L1 Pro32: 15.3 A at 120 V; 29.0 A at 230 V

Sub2: 15.2 A at 120 V; 28.6 A at 230 V

Inrush current after AC mains interruption of

5 s

L1 Pro32: 1.2 A at 120 V; 26.5 A at 230 V

Sub2: 2.6 A at 120 V; 6.1 A at 230 V

Enclosure

Color Black

Enclosures Material

L1 Pro32: Power stand: High-impact polypropylene

Arrays: High-impact ABS

Sub2: High-impact polypropylene, birch plywood

Product Dimensions (H × W × D) L1 Pro32: 2120 × 351 × 573 mm (83.5 × 13.8 × 22.5 in)

Sub2: 694 × 317 × 551 mm (27.3 × 12.5 × 21.7 in)

Shipping Dimensions (H × W × D) L1 Pro32: 220 × 450 × 1200 mm (8.66 × 17.72 × 47.24 in)

Sub2: 660 × 385 × 790 mm (25.98 × 15.16 × 31.10 in)

Net Weight 3L1 Pro32: 13.1 kg (28.9 lbs)

Sub2: 23.0 kg (50.7 lbs)

Shipping Weight L1 Pro32: 19.0 kg (41.9 lbs)

Sub2: 27.7 kg (61.0 lbs)

Warranty Period 2 years

Included Accessories Carry bag for arrays, carry bag for power stand, SubMatch cable, IEC power

cord (2), bass module slip cover

Optional Accessories L1 Pro32 Array & Power Stand Bag, Sub2 Roller Bag, Adjustable Speaker Pole,

SubMatch Cable

Product Part Numbers

840921-1100 L1 PRO32 PORTABLE LINE ARRAY,120V,US

840921-2100 L1 PRO32 PORTABLE LINE ARRAY,230V,EU

840921-3100 L1 PRO32 PORTABLE LINE ARRAY,100V,JP

840921-4100 L1 PRO32 PORTABLE LINE ARRAY,230V,UK

840921-5100 L1 PRO32 PORTABLE LINE ARRAY,230V,AU

840921-5130 L1 PRO32 PORTABLE LINE ARRAY,230V,INDIA

840917-1100 SUB2 POWERED BASS MODULE,120V,US

840917-2100 SUB2 POWERED BASS MODULE,230V,EU

840917-3100 SUB2 POWERED BASS MODULE,100V,JP

840917-4100 SUB2 POWERED BASS MODULE,230V,UK

840917-5100 SUB2 POWERED BASS MODULE,230V,AU

840917-5130 SUB2 POWERED BASS MODULE,230V,INDIA

856996-0110 PREMIUM CARRY BAG,L1 PRO32,BLACK

856986-0110 PREMIUM ROLLER BAG,SUB2,BLACK

857172-0110 SUBMATCH CABLE,BLACK

857000-0110 SPEAKER STAND,SUB POLE,BLACK

845116-0010 TONEMATCH CABLE ASSY KIT 18FT

Footnotes

(1) Frequency response and range measured on-axis in anechoic environment with recommended bandpass and EQ.

(2) Maximum SPL calculated using sensitivity and power ratings, exclusive of power compression.

(3) Net weight excludes carry bags, slip cover, SubMatch cable, and power cords.

PRO.BOSE.COM/L1 4OF 9

Connections and Controls

qChannel Parameter Control: Adjust the level of

volume, treble, bass, or reverb for your desired

channel. Press the control to switch between

parameters; rotate the control to adjust the level

of your selected parameter.

wSignal/Clip Indicator: The LED will illuminate

green when a signal is present and will illuminate

red when the signal is clipping or the L1 Pro is

entering limiting. Reduce the channel or signal

volume to prevent signal clipping or limiting.

eChannel Mute: Mute the output of an individual

channel. Press the button to mute the channel.

While muted, the button will illuminate white.

rChannel ToneMatch Button: Select the

ToneMatch preset for an individual channel. Use

MIC for microphones and use INST for acoustic

guitar. The corresponding LED will illuminate

white while selected.

tChannel Input: Analog input for connecting

microphone (XLR), instrument (TS unbalanced),

or line level (TRS balanced) cables.

yPhantom Power: Press the button to apply 48-

volt power to Channels 1 and 2. The LED will

illuminate white while phantom power is applied.

uUSB Port: USB-C connector for Bose service use.

Note: This port is not compatible with

Thunderbolt 3 cables.

iXLR Line Output: Use an XLR cable to connect

the line-level output to a Sub1/Sub2 or another

bass module.

oToneMatch Port: Connect your L1 Pro to a T4S or

T8S ToneMatch mixer via a ToneMatch cable.

CAUTION: Do not connect to a computer or

phone network.

aStandby Button: Press the button to power on

the L1 Pro. The LED will illuminate white while the

L1 Pro is on.

sSystem EQ: Press the button to scroll through

and select a master EQ suitable for the use case.

The corresponding LED will illuminate white while

selected.

dTRS Line Input: Use a 6.4-millimeter (¼-inch) TRS

cable to connect line-level audio sources.

fAux Line Input: Use a 3.5-millimeter (⅛-inch) TRS

cable to connect line-level audio sources.

gBluetooth® Pair Button: Set up pairing with

Bluetooth capable devices. The LED will ﬂash

blue while the L1 Pro is discoverable and

illuminate solid white when a device is paired for

streaming.

hSubMatch Output: Connect a Sub1/Sub2 bass

module with a SubMatch cable.

jPower Input: IEC power cord connection.

MUTE MUTE MUTE

PUSH

VOLUME

TREBLE

BASS

REVERB

VOLUME

TREBLE

BASS

REVERB

VOLUME

TREBLE

BASS

TREBLE

BASS

REVERB

VOLUME

TREBLE

BASS

REVERB

VOLUME

TREBLE

BASS

INST INST

PHANTOM

LINE OUT

OFF

LIVE

MUSIC

SPEECH

SYSTEM EQ

PRO.BOSE.COM/L1 5OF 9

Connections and Controls

qStandby Button: Press the button to

power on the Sub. The LED will illuminate

white while the Sub is on.

wLine Inputs: Analog input for connecting

an L1 Pro or other line-level audio source.

Compatible with XLR, TRS balanced, and

TS unbalanced cables.

eLine Outputs: Use an XLR cable to

connect the line-level output to a

loudspeaker.

rSubMatch Thruput: Connect an additional

Sub bass module with a SubMatch cable.

Up to two Sub1 or Sub2 powered bass

modules can be powered by a single L1

Pro32 via SubMatch connection.

tPower Input Cover: Prevents

simultaneous use of the SubMatch Input

and Power Input. Slide the cover to reveal

the power input that is needed for setup.

ySubMatch Input: Connect the Sub to an

L1 Pro32 with a SubMatch cable.

uPower Input: IEC power cord connection.

iUSB Port: USB-C connector for Bose

service use and ﬁrmware updates.

Note: This port is not compatible with

Thunderbolt 3 cables.

oLine Output EQ: Select between FULL

bandwidth or a multi-purpose HPF when

using Line Outputs. Press the button to

switch EQ settings. The corresponding

LED will illuminate white while selected.

aLine Input EQ: Select between an

optimized EQ for an L1 Pro or a multi-

purpose LPF when using Line Inputs.

Press the button to switch EQ settings.

The corresponding LED will illuminate

white while selected.

sSignal/Clip Indicator: The LED will

illuminate green when a signal is present

and will illuminate red when the signal is

clipping or the Sub is entering limiting.

Reduce the level or signal volume to

prevent signal clipping or limiting.

dLevel Control: Adjust the level of audio

output. The Level Control does not aect

the Line Outputs. The 12 o’clock position

is recommended when in use with an

L1Pro32.

fPhase/Pattern Button: Adjust the polarity

of the Sub. Press the button to switch

polarity. The corresponding LED will

illuminate white while selected. Also

allows access to Cardioid mode when

using two identical Sub modules.

LINE IN 1LINE IN 2 LINE IN EQ

LINE OUT 1LINE OUT 2 LINE OUT EQ

PHASE/PATTERN LEVEL

LPF

FULL

HPF

SUBMATCH

THRU

SUBMATCH

CARDIOID

r t y

PRO.BOSE.COM/L1 6OF 9

Product Dimensions

Bottom View

Top View

Side ViewModular View

Upper mid-high

array

Lower mid-

high array

Power

stand

Front View Rear View

PRO.BOSE.COM/L1 7OF 9

Product Dimensions

Front View Right ViewLeft View

Bottom View Top View

Rear View

PRO.BOSE.COM/L1 8OF 9

Performance

Frequency Response (On-Axis)

20 100 1000 10000 20000

100

110

120

130

140

Frequency (Hz)

SPL (dB)

On−Axis Response

L32_G2

SPL (dB)

Frequency (Hz)

Directivity Index and Q

20 100 1000 10000 20000

Frequency (Hz)

Directivity Index (dB)

100

1000

Directivity Index

Frequency (Hz)

Beamwidth

20 100 1000 10000 20000

Frequency (Hz)

100

360

Angle (degrees)

Horizontal

Vertical

Angle (Degrees)

Frequency (Hz)

PRO.BOSE.COM/L1 9OF 9

Architect and Engineer Speciﬁcation

The system shall be a multiple-driver, full-range portable loudspeaker system with internally-supplied power

ampliﬁcation and active equalization for multiple operating modes as follows:

The transducer complement shall consist of 32, 2" (51 mm) high-excursion cricket drivers mounted in a

curved articulated array loudspeaker, coupled with a modular 10" x 18" (254 mm x 457 mm) RaceTrack low-

frequency driver mounted in a ported bass enclosure. The loudspeaker array shall be wired in a series/parallel

conﬁguration.

The nominal horizontal beamwidth of the loudspeaker shall be 180° and the nominal vertical coverage shall

be 0°. The system’s power stand shall incorporate a ported venting system for the low-frequency driver. The

power ampliﬁcation for transducers shall be supplied by an integral two-channel onboard ampliﬁer providing

1000 W for low-frequency transducers (Sub2) and 480 W for high-mid array transducers (L1 Pro32).

The onboard digital mixer shall consist of three input channels. Channel 1 and 2 shall provide a combination

XLR or ¼" TRS connector (mic/instrument/line) with treble, bass equalization, and reverb eects. Phantom

power (48 V) shall be available via a push button to enable and disable. Both channels shall provide selectable

equalization presets for microphone and instruments. Channel 3 shall provide a ⅛" TRS (stereo-summed,

line) connector, ¼" TRS (line) connector. The same channel shall provide Bluetooth®audio streaming using a

high-deﬁnition AAC codec with a Bluetooth pairing button provided. All three channels shall have a dedicated

channel mute button. The output connector of the onboard mixer shall consist of one XLR balanced line-level

output connector. The onboard mixer shall provide a ToneMatch RJ-45 connector to receive digital audio and

send power via ToneMatch cable for Bose T4S/T8S ToneMatch mixer.

The enclosure of the power stand shall be constructed of high-impact polypropylene. The arrays shall be

constructed of high-impact ABS. The subwoofer shall be constructed of high-impact polypropylene and birch

plywood.

The system’s array outer dimensions shall be 83.5" H × 13.8" W × 22.5" D (2120 mm × 351 mm × 573 mm). Its

net weight shall be 28.9 lbs (13.1kg). The system’s subwoofer dimensions shall be 27.3" H × 12.5" W × 21.7" D

(694 mm × 317 mm × 551 mm). Its net weight shall be 50.7lbs (23.0 kg).

The loudspeaker shall be the Bose L1 Pro32 + Sub2 portable line array system.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

The L1 Pro32 + Sub2 portable line array system complies with the following standards:

• UL/IEC/EN62368-1 Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment

• Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC

• Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU

• CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

• FCC Part 15 Class B

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of

such marks by Bose Corporation is under license. Bose, L1, and ToneMatch are trademarks of Bose Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For additional speciﬁcations and application information, please visit PRO.BOSE.COM.

Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice. 6/2021

This manual suits for next models

Table of contents

Other Bose Speakers System manuals

Bose

Bose Sub1 User manual

Bose

Bose Acoustimass 5 series V User manual

Bose

Bose Lifestyle 900 User manual

Bose

Bose PANARAY LT II Series User manual

Bose

Bose 301 Series III User manual

Bose

Bose 2.2 User manual

Bose

Bose Acoustimass 3 Series III User manual

Bose

Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Series II User manual

Bose

Bose Lifestyle Music Center User manual

Bose

Bose SHOWMATCH User guide

Bose

Bose 901 Series VI Loud User manual

Bose

Bose CINEMATE 1 SR User manual

Bose

Bose LIFESTYLE RoomMate User manual

Bose

Bose 151 User manual

Bose

Bose 131 User manual

Bose

Bose Panaray MA12 User manual

Bose

Bose L1 Pro Series Use and care manual

Bose

Bose COMPANION 50 User manual

Bose

Bose 501s User manual

Bose

Bose RoomMate II User manual

Bose

Bose SOUNDDOCK PORTABLE DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM User manual

Bose

Bose Acoustimass 16 Series II User manual

Bose

Bose Solo 5 User manual

Bose

Bose Freestyle Speaker System User manual

Popular Speakers System manuals by other brands

JVC

JVC CA-MXK5R instructions

LG NB4532B owner's manual

JVC

JVC CA-FSH100 instructions

5Core

5Core Pro Series Operation manual

EAW

EAW MQV1394e Specifications

Lynx

Lynx GXR-LA10A user manual

iLive

iLive ITB066B user guide

RDX

RDX QuickStation 4 product manual

Electro-Voice

Electro-Voice S-122 Specifications

Sven

Sven SPS-619 GOLD Operation manual

Pioneer

Pioneer CS-7070 instruction manual

EAW

EAW UB82e Technical specifications

Sondpex

Sondpex Active Speaker System and Digital Music... User manual and installation instructions

JVC

JVC NX-PN7 instructions

Marshall Amplification

Marshall Amplification AR-DM61-BT user manual

Yamaha

Yamaha NX-A01 - Speaker Sys Product bulletin

SE Audiotechnik

SE Audiotechnik I-LINE manual

Gemini

Gemini WRX-843 Series user manual