As the most portable Bose L1 Pro system, the L1 Pro8 line array portable PA system with Bluetooth is ready whenever and wherever you are with easy portability, quick setup, and premium sound quality. The Bose L1 Pro8 features an eight-driver articulated C-shape line array that delivers 180-degree horizontal sound coverage.
It’s an extremely portable PA sound system with a surprising size-to-performance ratio. The L1 Pro8 is fast and simple to set up and provides supreme audio clarity, making it ideal for singer-songwriters and DJs in small venues like restaurants, coffee shops, and cafes but also fitness studios, gyms, schools, sporting events, government organizations, and any small live event.
We are reviewing this Bose portable pa system more closely to give you a clear overview of the Bose L1 Pro8 tower speaker and its features. The goal of our review is to help you decide if this portable speaker system is right for your audio needs.
Feature Highlights
- Get in, set up, and simply perform with the most portable L1 Pro system
- Modular three-piece system that’s easier to pack, carry, and set up
- Delivers premium full-range sound with consistent tonal balance
- C-shape extended-frequency line array provides a wide 180-degree horizontal coverage
- Built-in mixer with two combo XLR-1/4” phantom-powered inputs, 1/4" and 1/8" (3.5 mm) aux Stereo input
- Access system EQ and ToneMatch presets, volume, tone, and reverb via illuminated controls
- Dedicated ToneMatch port to easily add a Bose T4S or T8S mixer
- Take wireless control with the L1 Mix app to adjust settings instantly
- Stream high-quality Bluetooth® audio from compatible devices
- (8) Articulated 2" full-range neodymium drivers
- 7" x 13" high-excursion RaceTrack driver provides a unique low-frequency bass response; performance that rivals a conventional 12” woofer with a smaller footprint
- Frequency response of 45 Hz to 20 kHz
- Weighs 39.8 lbs
Gig On The Go? No Problem.
The Bose L1 Pro8 portable pa system delivers a wide 180-degree horizontal sound coverage, which means everyone in the audience hears virtually the same quality audio, no matter where they’re seated.
Weighing just 35 pounds, this Bose line array system was designed with portability in mind. Everything breaks down into three easy-to-carry pieces. An over-the-shoulder travel bag is included to carry the line array while the base has an inlaid handle on top. This means you can carry the complete system and still have a free hand for carrying an instrument or other equipment.
Compact Size Packs A Punch
You get powerful bass from the integrated subwoofer with a unique 7” × 13” RaceTrack driver design. This RaceTrack design has an optimized center of gravity and saves a lot of space while still delivering performance to rival a conventional 12” woofer.
Built-In Mixer
With each L1 Pro portable system, including the L1 Pro8, there is an onboard mixer allowing you to connect multiple instruments, microphones, and other sources directly. The mixer includes two combo XLR-1/4” phantom-powered inputs, 1/4" and 1/8" (3.5 mm) aux inputs, a dedicated ToneMatch port, plus Bluetooth streaming. The mixer also provides instant access to volume, tone, and reverb settings per channel as well as EQ presets for live music, recorded music, and more. The dedicated ToneMatch port allows one cable to provide both power and digital audio between the system and a Bose T4S or T8S mixer if you need to add additional audio sources.
Mix Your Sound From Your Smartphone
Another cool benefit of the L1 Pro8 is that you can control the mixer wirelessly from your smartphone with the intuitive L1 Mix app. Once you are in the L1 Mix app on your phone, you have the ability to adjust the mixer settings instantly. You can walk the room, listen to your mix and make any adjustments needed. The L1 Mix app also lets you change the volume and tone settings manually while the LED encoder on the L1 Pro8 moves to match so that the mixer and app are always on the same page at the same time. An entire ToneMatch library of custom EQ presets exists that you have access to within the app. Your ability to instantly control and tweet your sound with the L1 Mix app gives you the flexibility you need to knock your performance out of the park.
Have Your Moment
Whether it’s on stage, on the sidewalk, the field, or on a gym floor you deserve nothing less than premium sound and practical portability. With the Bose L1 Pro8 audio system, you can carry everything in one trip, set it up in minutes and sound your best time and time again. The L1 Pro8 is a great solution we’d recommend for speech and music reproduction in small venues like restaurants, coffee shops, and cafes as well as fitness centers, gymnasiums, schools, sporting events, government organizations, or really any small live event.
If you have any more questions about the Bose L1 Pro8 portable line array system, give us a call at (888)-256-4112, or email us at [email protected]. Our sound system experts are happy to help!
