Bose Sub1 User manual

Sub1 & Sub2

Powered Bass Modules

Owner's Guide

English •5Owner's Guide •Sub1/Sub2 Powered Bass Module

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Overview

Package Contents

Sub1 Sub2

Optional Accessories

• Sub1/Sub2 Roller Bag

• Sub1/Sub2 Adjustable Speaker Pole

• SubMatch Cable

For additional information on Sub1/Sub2 accessories, visit PRO.BOSE.COM.

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Setup

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.

Connections and Controls

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

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Connecting Power

There are two ways to connect a Sub to power: connecting to a power outlet or connecting to an L1 Pro32

with a SubMatch cable. The Power Input Cover prevents simultaneous connection of both power inputs. Only

one of the two power connections should be used at a time.

If connecting directly to a power outlet, slide the Power Input Cover to the left, concealing the SubMatch

Input. If connecting to an L1 Pro32 with a SubMatch cable, slide the Power Input Cover to the right,

concealing the Power Input.

WARNING: Do not alter, modify, or remove the sliding cover over the power input of the Sub1/Sub2.

There is uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may present a risk of

electrical shock.

Connecting Directly to a Power Outlet

q w e

1. Plug the power cord into the Power Input.

2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a live electrical outlet.

Note: Do not power on the Sub until after you've connected your sources.

3. Press the Standby Button. The LED will illuminate white while the Sub is on.

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Setup

Connecting to an L1 Pro32 with a SubMatch Cable

qw e tr

L1 Pro32Sub1/Sub2

1. Plug the SubMatch cable into the SubMatch Input on a Sub1/Sub2.

2. Plug the other end of the SubMatch cable into the SubMatch Output of the L1 Pro32.

3. Plug the power cord into the Power Input on the L1 Pro32.

4. Plug the other end of the power cord into a live electrical outlet.

Note: Do not power on the L1 Pro or the Sub until after you've connected your sources. See the L1 Pro32

owner's guide at PRO.BOSE.COM for more information about connecting sources to an L1 Pro32.

5. Press the Standby Button on the L1 Pro32 then press the Standby Button on the Sub. The LEDs will

illuminate white while the L1 Pro and Sub are on.

Note: Press and hold the Standby Button for 10 seconds to reset the Sub to factory settings.

When using two Subs via SubMatch cable connection, ﬁrst turn on the Sub connected directly to the

L1Pro32, then turn on the second Sub.

AutoO/Low-power Standby

After four hours of no use, the Sub will enter AutoO/Low-power Standby mode to save power. To wake the

Sub from AutoO/Low-power Standby mode, press the Standby Button.

Note: Disable AutoO/Low-power Standby mode by pressing and holding the Phase/Pattern Button and Line

Output EQ button simultaneously for 10 seconds. Enable AutoO/Low-power Standby mode by repeating this

step. Disabling AutoO/Low-power Standby mode will result in higher energy usage when the Sub is not in

use.

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Inputs and Outputs

Line Input

Analog input for connecting an L1 Pro or other line-level audio source. Compatible with XLR, TRS balanced,

and TS unbalanced cables. Use Line Input 1 (Left) and Line Input 2 (Right) together for stereo applications.

Line Output

Use an XLR cable to connect the line-level output to a loudspeaker. Use Line Output 1 (Left) and Line

Output2 (Right) together for stereo applications.

Settings

Phase/Pattern

Adjust the polarity of the Sub. Press the button to switch between positive

polarity (+) and inverted polarity (–). The corresponding LED will illuminate

white while selected. Choose the polarity that sounds best for your

application.

Cardioid Mode

Cardioid mode is for use with a stack of two identical Sub modules, which

allows for most of the sound energy to be focused in front of the Sub stack

while reducing the sound energy that is generated behind the Sub stack. Press and hold the button for four

seconds to select CARDIOID. The LED will illuminate white while selected. Press and hold again to switch

back to +. Cardioid mode should only be used in a stacked conﬁguration of two identical Sub modules, with

the top Sub facing the coverage area and the bottom Sub facing the non-coverage area. Set the Phase/

Pattern of the top Sub to +and the Phase/Pattern of the bottom Sub to CARDIOID. When adjusting the level

of the stacked subs in Cardioid mode, be sure that the Level Control is set to the same position on both Subs.

See the below diagrams for Sub stack orientation and coverage patterns.

Cardioid Stack Conﬁguration Coverage Patterns (Top View)

Cardioid Mode O Cardioid Mode On

PHASE/PATTERN

CARDIOID

PHASE/PATTERN

CARDIOID

Facing

coverage area

Facing non-

coverage area

Top Sub

Bottom

Sub

Top Sub

Bottom

Sub

PHASE/PATTERN

CARDIOID

PHASE/PATTERN

CARDIOID

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Setup

Level

Adjust the level of audio output from the Sub. Begin with the Level Control set to a low setting and increase

the level until the Signal/Clip Indicator illuminates green. The Level Control does not aect the Line Outputs.

The 12 o’clock position is recommended when in use with an L1Pro32. If using two Subs with a single L1 Pro, it

is recommended that the Level Control is set to the same position on both Subs.

Line Input EQ

Change the EQ of both Line Inputs by pressing the Line Input EQ button until the

corresponding LED for your desired EQ illuminates white. Use L1 to apply an input

EQ optimized for L1 Pro products; use LPF to apply a low-pass ﬁlter to the inputs.

When a Sub is connected to an L1 Pro32 with a SubMatch cable, the Line Input EQ

will be ﬁxed to L1.

Line Output EQ

Change the EQ of both Line Outputs by pressing the Line Output EQ button

until the corresponding LED for your desired EQ illuminates white. Use FULL for

full frequency or HPF to apply a high-pass ﬁlter to the outputs.

Note: If using the Sub with an S1 Pro, press and hold the Line Output EQ button

for four seconds to enable an EQ speciﬁcally optimized for use with an S1 Pro.

The HPF LED will illuminate green. To deactivate the S1 Pro EQ, press and hold for

four seconds.

Sub1/Sub2 Orientation

WARNING: Do not place the equipment in an unstable location. The equipment could become unstable

leading to a hazardous condition, which could result in injury.

CAUTION: Do not stack more than two Subs together. Only stack two Subs of the same model.

For horizontal conﬁgurations, adjust the logo by rotating it.

For stacked conﬁgurations, the Sub includes four interlocking feet that will attach to another

Sub of the same model. When stacking Subs horizontally, always make sure the feet lock

together before connecting power and sources.

LINE OUT EQ

FUL

HPF

LINE OUT EQ

FUL

HPF

LINE IN EQ

M20 insert

Interlocking

feet

Interlocking

feet

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Using the Pole-mount Insert with an S1 Pro

WARNING: The pole-mount M20 threaded insert on the Sub1 and Sub2 is designed to support a pole

of up to 1.3 meters (51 inches) with a Bose S1 Pro mounted on the pole. Do not use the Sub1 or Sub2

with a pole exceeding 1.3 meters (51 inches) in height or a loudspeaker weight that exceeds 7.1

kilograms (15.7 pounds). Using a pole/loudspeaker combination that exceeds either of these limits or

creates an unstable mounting scenario may lead to a hazardous condition that could result in injury.

The Sub1/Sub2 includes a pole-mount M20 threaded insert. The insert is compatible with the Bose Sub1/Sub2

Adjustable Speaker Pole accessory, designed for use with the Bose S1 Pro system (for more information, see

the Adjustable Speaker Pole owner's guide at PRO.BOSE.COM).

LINE OUT 1

INPUT

LINE OUT EQ

FUL

HPF

LINE IN 1

LINE IN EQ

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Care & Maintenance

Cleaning Your Sub

Clean the product enclosure using only a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, carefully vacuum the grille of the Sub.

CAUTION: Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or

abrasives.

CAUTION: Do not use any sprays near the product or allow liquids to spill into any openings.

Troubleshooting

Problem What to do

No power • Make sure you have power at the AC outlet. Try operating a lamp or other

equipment from the same AC outlet or test the outlet using an AC outlet

tester.

• If powered from an L1 Pro32 with a SubMatch cable, ensure the L1 Pro32 is

turned on, and not in AutoO/Low-power Standby mode.

No sound • Make sure your Sub is turned on.

• Make sure your source is plugged into the Line Input.

• Make sure the volume is turned up on your source.

• Make sure the Level Control is turned up on the Sub.

• Make sure the Sub isn't in AutoO/Low-power Standby mode.

Standby LED is ﬂashing

red (thermal fault)

• Turn o the Sub and wait 30 minutes before turning it back on.

• Move the Sub to a cooler location.

• Move the Sub to a location that has more ventilation.

Standby LED is solid red

(system fault)

• Contact Bose customer service. Visit worldwide.Bose.com/contact.

With nothing plugged

into the Sub, a light hum

or buzz is heard

• Using an AC outlet tester, test the AC outlet the Sub is plugged into for

reversed or open (hot, neutral, and/or ground) contacts.

• If using an extension cord, plug the Sub directly into the outlet.

Audio source sounds

distorted

• Turn down volume on the source.

• Turn down Level Control.

• Try a dierent source.

Excessive hum when

daisy-chaining multiple

units

• Ensure the level on the daisy-chained unit(s) is not set too high.

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