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Bose Professional Products L1 Pro8 Portable Line Array System
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Your Price: $1,699.00 CDN
or from $141 CDN/mo
Setup simplicity. Supreme clarity.
As the most portable L1 Pro system, the L1 Pro8 portable PA is ready whenever you are. With an eight-driver articulated C-shape line array, the L1 Pro8 delivers 180-degree horizontal sound coverage, making it an ideal companion for shows in small venues like coffee shops and cafes. An integrated subwoofer with a RaceTrack driver delivers powerful bass without the bulk; a built-in multi-channel mixer offers 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.
It's an ultra-portable system with a surprising size-to-performance ratio. The L1 Pro8 gives singer-songwriters and DJs both setup simplicity and supreme clarity - the power to sound your best and simply perform.
Key Features
• Get in, set up, and simply perform with the most portable L1 Pro system, ideal for small venues like coffee shops and cafes
• Deliver premium full-range sound with consistent tonal balance for singer-songwriters, mobile DJs, and more
• Maintain supreme vocal and instrument clarity with a C-shape extended-frequency line array featuring eight articulated 2" neodymium drivers and wide 180-degree horizontal coverage
• Bring more bass with less bulk with an integrated subwoofer featuring a 7" 13" high-excursion RaceTrack driver; performance that rivals a conventional 12" woofer with a smaller footprint
• Go from vehicle to venue in one trip with a modular three-piece system that's 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-1/4" phantom-powered inputs, 1/4" and 1/8" (3.5 mm) aux input, plus Bluetooth® streaming - and access system EQ and ToneMatch presets, volume, tone, and reverb via illuminated controls
• Add in even more instruments and other audio sources via dedicated ToneMatch port; one cable provides both power and digital audio between the 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
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Q & A
Question: Does it have a battery and if so what is the estimated time of use?
- asked on Sep 18, 2024
- asked on Sep 18, 2024
Reviews
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Good Sound, Design Could have been Better 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saint John, New Brunswick
PROS:
Has that Bose "HiFi Sound". Handles vocals, guitar, bass & Drum Pedal well.
CONS:
1 - The column insert is a poor design. Insertion into the base always feels like it may not connect good enough or would fall over if hit with a minimal amount of pressure. There have been a few times that I have had to push down hard on the top to get the speaker array to work. We also have the L1 Compact & it was a much better system.
2 - The variable intensity LED for each increment of volume/tone etc is frustrating to use. I miss the old 0 to 10.
3 - The slip case is expensive, flimsy & constantly rides up the unit when carrying it.
THE APP
1 - Has no master volume!
2 - That variable intensity LED used on the unit is also a problem in sunny/bright light conditions on the tablet/phone screen. The app would be better if it also had real numbers like 0 to 10.
3 - Cannot update the L1Pro8 firmware even though it tells you an update is available (you need to use a PC or laptop)
Posted by KP Morris on Oct 8, 2024
Love my Bose L1 Pro8 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Pickering (Store), Ontario
I've had the Pro8 for almost a year and wanted to wait to review this. I wasn't sure whether to go with the Pro16 or Pro8 and spent much time reviewing and was really leaning for the Pro16, but decided to get the Pro8 incase I wanted to add a 2nd one down the road and use them in stereo mode. I have been asked to guest host some open mics at the brewery and use this along with the T8S mixer. I originally bought a separate mixer but took it back and went with the T8S, will review that separately. The Pro8 is very portable, and the inputs on the back are very easy to use for 1 person using a guitar & mic or 2 people plugging in to jam. My son plugs in his bass and I use my guitar.. I can control the settings, vol, treble, bass, reverb, mute, etc wirelessly on my phone via blu-tooth and play along with tracks on the 3rd input. The bass is very powerful and clear. I had many positive comments from the listeners at the open mic and from the performers who plugged in. I'm glad I spent the money. I use this mainly for breweries, patios, cafes, medium size venues. I don't plan to DJ weddings, but if I did I would not have a problem using it but having 2 pro8's would definitely do the job if you preferred to set them up that way. I bought the cover separately. The bag for the speaker and extension is much thicker and protects it well. Easy to carry, transport and setup. Highly recommend.
Posted by Wally on Feb 14, 2023
Love my Bose L1 Pro 8 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Markham, Ontario
Just received my L1 Pro 8...I have owned 4 of the regular L1's previous to this....When its not broke dont fix it but BOSE MANAGED to do exactly that! Love this new Pro 8...sounds better...more powerful...and just as clean.....Nobody can go wrong with one of these....fantastic units ...I am a guitar &vocal....soloist and I do not believe there is anything to even hold a candle to this especially with my Tonematch miniture board I have complete sound adjustment at my fingertips on a stand beside me when I perform.
Posted by Tim Fitzpatrick on Oct 25, 2022
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Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
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- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
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Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| L1 Pro8 Portable Line Array System | 738490 |
