Bose L1 Pro8 Portable Line Array System

The Bose L1 Pro8 is a self-powered portable line array system designed for straightforward transport and setup. Its C-shaped array uses eight articulated 2-inch neodymium drivers to provide 180° horizontal coverage and wide vertical dispersion, helping seated and standing audiences hear clearly across small to medium venues such as cafés and coffee shops.

Integrated RaceTrack Subwoofer

A built-in subwoofer features a slim 7 × 13-inch RaceTrack low-frequency driver. Its space-efficient design delivers performance comparable to a conventional 12-inch woofer while supporting an optimised centre of gravity and reducing the space required during transport and on stage.

Three-Channel Onboard Mixer

The integrated mixer accommodates microphones, instruments and other audio sources. Channels 1 and 2 provide phantom-powered combination XLR and 1/4-inch inputs, while channel 3 supports 1/4-inch and 3.5 mm auxiliary connections plus Bluetooth audio streaming. Illuminated rotary encoders provide channel-level control over volume, tone and reverb.

System EQ presets support applications including live and recorded music. A dedicated ToneMatch port can carry digital audio and power over one cable when connected to an optional Bose T4S or T8S ToneMatch mixer.

Wireless Mixer Control

The Bose Music app enables wireless mixer adjustment from a compatible smartphone or tablet. Volume and tone can be fine-tuned while moving around the room, with changes synchronised in real time between the app and the system’s LED encoders.

• 180° horizontal coverage with 124 dB SPL peak
• Eight-driver C-shaped articulated line array
• Built-in subwoofer with a slim RaceTrack driver
• Bluetooth audio connectivity
• Three-channel onboard mixer with ToneMatch presets
• Wireless mixer control through the Bose Music app
• Portable, lightweight system design
• System EQ presets for live music, recorded music and other applications
• Dedicated ToneMatch port for connection to an optional compatible mixer

Model

L1 Pro8

System type

Self-powered line array with integrated bass module and onboard three-channel digital mixer

Frequency response (−3 dB)

45 Hz to 16 kHz

Frequency range (−10 dB)

33 Hz to 18 kHz

Nominal vertical coverage pattern

40°

Vertical beam type

C-shape

Nominal horizontal coverage pattern

180°

Calculated maximum SPL at 1 m, continuous

112 dB

Calculated maximum SPL at 1 m, peak

118 dB

Crossover

200 Hz

Low-frequency transducer

1 × 7 × 13-inch RaceTrack low-frequency driver

Low-frequency voice coil size

2 inches

High/mid-frequency transducers

8 × articulated 2-inch drivers

High/mid-frequency voice coil size

3/4 inch

Driver protection

Dynamic limiting

Amplifier type

Two-channel Class D

Low-frequency amplifier channel

240 W

High/mid-frequency amplifier channel

60 W

Cooling

Convection cooling

Onboard mixer channels

Three

Channels 1 and 2 input type

Combination XLR or 1/4-inch TRS connector for microphone, instrument or line signals

Channels 1 and 2 input impedance

10 kΩ (XLR); 2 MΩ (TRS)

Channels 1 and 2 input trim

0 dB, 12 dB, 24 dB, 36 dB and 45 dB analogue gain steps, automatically selected and compensated by DSP

Channels 1 and 2 channel gain

−100 dB to +75 dB (XLR); −115 dB to +60 dB (TRS); measured from input to driver and controlled by the volume knob

Channels 1 and 2 maximum input signal

+10 dBu (XLR); +24 dBu (TRS)

Channel 3 input type

3.5 mm TRS stereo-summed line input, 1/4-inch TRS line input and Bluetooth audio streaming

Channel 3 input impedance

40 kΩ (3.5 mm); 200 kΩ (TRS)

Channel 3 channel gain

−105 dB to +50 dB (3.5 mm); −115 dB to +40 dB (TRS); measured from input to driver and controlled by the volume knob

Channel 3 maximum input signal

+11.7 dBu (3.5 mm); +24 dBu (TRS)

ToneMatch connection

RJ-45 connector for a ToneMatch cable, providing digital audio and power for an optional T4S or T8S ToneMatch mixer

Output

XLR connector, line level, full-frequency bandwidth

Bluetooth enabled

Yes

Bluetooth types

AAC or SBC for audio streaming; Bluetooth LE for system control

Channel controls

3 digital rotary encoders

Phantom power

Channels 1 and 2

LED indicators

Standby, channel parameters, signal/clip, mute, phantom power, ToneMatch, Bluetooth and system EQ