L1® Model II

portable line array system

Key Features

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• High-performing, powered, portable two-way loudspeaker system with
a 195° H x 0° V nominal dispersion designed for the production and
reproduction of live music, music playback, speeches and A/V sound
reproduction
• 24-driver articulated line array loudspeaker technology produces
wide, uniform sound coverage throughout the entire listening area—
even off to the extreme sides
• Consistent front-to-back coverage, 24 drivers mounted in a vertical
line array produce little drop in sound pressure level per doubling in
distance than a conventional point source
• Retractable folding leg mechanism for easy transport
• Lightweight, interlocking components
• Expandable bass design supports the use of multiple B1 bass modules
or a single B2 bass module
• Digital Ethercon port provides single-wire connectivity for the T1
ToneMatch audio engine

Product Overview
The L1 Model II is our most advanced system for audiences up 500, featuring a 24-speaker articulated line array to provide our best tonal
balance and coverage, and highest output.

Technical Specifications
System Performance
System Type Self powered, two-way
1
Frequency Response (+/-3 dB) 40 Hz - 12 kHz
1
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 32 Hz - 14 kHz
Nominal Dispersion 195° H x 0° V
2
Maximum SPL @ 1 m 115 dB SPL (121 dB SPL peak)
Crossover Frequency 200 Hz (24 dB / octave)
Amplification
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
Overload Protection Fuse/MOV/NTC/PTC
Power Indicator Blue LED: system on, Red LED: fault
Transducers
Driver Compliment Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeakers: Twenty-four (24) 2.25" (57 mm) HF drivers
B1 bass module: Two (2) 5.25" (133 mm) LF drivers (8 Ω)
B2 bass module: Two (2) 10" (254 mm) LF drivers (4 Ω)
Channel
Signal Indicators Analog signal/clip LED: Green: signal present, Yellow: -3 dB below clip, Red: clip (limiter active)
Trim +14 dB @ max
Input 1/4" - TS unbalanced or TRS balanced
Channel Gain (1/4" input) -50 dB to +28 dB (line)
Maximum Input Signal +24 dBu (balanced)
Input Impedance 10 kΩ +/- 10 % (unbalanced)
Additional Connections
Bass Module out (for B1 or B2 only) NL4 connector (all pins wired, two for audio, two for auto sensing). Bass output signal for driving up to two B1 bass modules (one B1 bass
module = 8 Ω) (two B1 bass modules = 4 Ω) or one B2 bass module (4 Ω)
Bass Line Output Post-DSP bass signal output. Accepts a 1/4" 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
AC Mains IEC connector

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Physical

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Enclosure Power Stand: Polypropylene cover with cast aluminum legs and steel chassis base
Cylindrical Radiator: Aluminum enclosuure with ABS baffle
Grille Powder-coated perforated steel
Dimensions Assembled height: 84.0" (2134 mm)
Net Weight Power Stand: 23.7 lb (10.7 kg)
Cylindrical Radiators (pair): 33.7 lb (15.3 kg)
B1 bass module: 26.6 lb (12.1 kg)
B2 bass module: 45 lb (20.41 kg)
Shipping Weight Power Stand: 32 lb (14.5 kg)
Cylindrical Radiators (pair): 41 lb (18.6 kg)
B1 bass module: 30 lb (13.6 kg)
B2 bass module: 52.2 lb (23.67 kg)
Voltages
USA/Canada 100-120 V 50 / 60 Hz 500 W
Europe 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz 500 W
Footnotes:
1 Frequency response and range measured on-axis with recommended active EQ in an anechoic environment.
2 Maximum SPL calculated from sensitivity and power handling specifications, exclusive of power compression.

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Directivity Index and Q
30 1000

25
Directivity Index (dB)

20 100

15 Q

10 10

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Frequency (Hz) L1 Model II

Beamwidth

360
Angle (degrees)

100

Horizontal
10
Vertical

20 100 1000 10000 20000

Frequency (Hz) L1 Model II

On-Axis Response
140
Level (Max- SPL/1V @ 1m)

130

120

110

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90

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Frequency (Hz) L1 Model II

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Mechanical Diagrams
L1 Model II
3.7” 3.7”
[93mm] [93mm]

39.5”
[1004mm]

84.0”
[2134mm]

44.5”
[1130mm]

27.2”
5.0” [692mm]
[128mm]

26.0” 27.2” 26.0”

[660mm] [692mm] [660mm]

Front View Right View Top View

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B1 bass module

2.4”
[61mm]

12.5” 12.0”
[317mm] [304mm]

3.4”
[85mm]

14.0”
[356mm]

Top View

10.8” 16.7”
[275mm] [424mm]

10.4”
[264mm]

14.1” 17.7”
[359mm] [450mm]

Front View Right View

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B2 bass module
2.8”
[72mm]

12.2”
21.8” [310mm]
[553mm]

3.9”
[99mm]

23.4”
[595mm]

Top View

19.9” 17.7”
[505mm] [450mm]

13.3”
[338mm]

23.4” 18.9”
[595mm] [480mm]

Front View Right View

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Horizontal Plots

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125 Hz Octave Band 250 Hz Octave Band 500 Hz Octave Band
0 0 0
30 6 330 30 6 330 30 6 330
0 0 0
-6 -6 -6
60 300 60 300 60 300
-12 -12 -12
-18 -18 -18
-24 -24 -24
90 -30 270 90 -30 270 90 -30 270

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 6 330 30 6 330 30 6 330
0 0 0
-6 -6 -6
60 300 60 300 60 300
-12 -12 -12
-18 -18 -18
-24 -24 -24
90 -30 270 90 -30 270 90 -30 270

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 6 330 30 6 330
0 0
-6 -6
60 300 60 300
-12 -12
-18 -18
-24 -24
90 -30 270 90 -30 270

120 240 120 240

150 210 150 210

180 180

6300 Hz 12500 Hz
8000 Hz 16000 Hz
10000 Hz

L1 MODEL II

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Architects’ and Engineers’ Safety and Regulatory

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Specifications Compliance
The system shall be a multiple driver, full-range portable The L1® Model II system complies with the following
loudspeaker system with internally supplied power amplification, standards:
active equalization and external bass modules.
• UL/IEC/EN 60065 7th Edition Safety Standard for Audio
The transducer complement shall consist of twenty-four 2.25" (57 and Video Equipment
mm) high-excursion, high-frequency drivers mounted in an
Articulated Array® loudspeaker design. The loudspeaker array • Ecodesign Directive 2005/32/EC
shall be wired in a series/parallel configuration.
The low frequency section shall be two 5.25" (133 mm) high- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
excursion, low-frequency drivers mounted in a vented bass the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
enclosure (B1 bass module). Or two 10" (254 mm) high- of the FCC rules. This product complies with the Canadian
excursion, low-frequency drivers mounted in a vented bass ICES-003 Class A specifications. This product conforms to
enclosure (B2 bass module). the EMC Directive 289/336/EC Under standards: EN55103-1
& 2: 1997, Environment 2.
The nominal horizontal beamwidth of the loudspeaker shall
be 195°, and the vertical coverage shall be a narrow band of
sound confined to the top and bottom of the array. The power
Product Codes
amplification for transducers shall be supplied by the integrated
Power stand - 120V PC 352077-0010
power stand providing 500 W continuous pink noise, band-limited
Power stand - 220V PC 042825
from 40 Hz to 12 kHz (±3 dB).
Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker PC 351969-0010
The input connectors of the power stand module shall consist top and bottom
of one ¼" TS unbalanced or TRS balanced receptacle and
one digital ethercon (RJ-45) receptacle for coupling the T1 B1 bass module PC 351964-0010
ToneMatch® audio engine. The system's output connectors shall B2 bass module PC 353927-0110
provide one NL4 receptacle capable of distributing power for two
low-frequency B1 bass modules or a single B2 Bass Module. One Accessories
¼" TRS line-level receptacle for supplying signal to a PackLite®
extended bass package. T1 ToneMatch™ audio engine PC 351968-0010
The enclosure of the top and bottom loudspeaker array shall be T1 ToneMatch™ audio engine PC 042533
constructed of extruded aluminum. The system's power stand power supply
shall be constructed of polypropylene materials. PC 042535
T1 ToneMatch™ audio engine
The total assembled system height shall be 84" (2134 mm). mic stand bracket
The total assembled system weight with the B1 shall be 84 lb Packlite - 120 V PC 351971-0010
(38.10 kg). Packlite - 240 V PC 039058
The total assembled system weight with the B2 shall be 102 lb
(46.2 kg).
The loudspeaker shall be the Bose® L1® Model II portable line
array system.

All information subject to change without notice.

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