Your method to set up the Trim control is INCORRECT. The TRIM level should be adjusted PRIOR to setting the Master and Channel volumes BELOW IS THE CORRECT SEQUENCE : 1. Make sure that the MASTER Volume, Trim and Channel volume levels are set to 0. A. If applicable adjust the volume of your instrument or device to the desired output level B.Play your instrument /device at the desired level C. Slowly turn the TRIM control clockwise until the signal/clip indicator glows green or just starts to flash yellow. If the indicator flashes red or glows steady red turn the TRIM control counter-clockwise to decrease the level. D. USE the input level meters( see page 29 in your manual ) in the Prefs menu to check your input levels. 2. AFTER properly adjusting your TRIM level - Adjust your MASTER VOLUME to 12 o'clock position 3. Slowly turn your CHANNEL VOLUME control clockwise until the volume reaches the desired level
So that you get the maximum input level out of your instrument/source without clipping/distortion. Then you can adjust the volume with that healthy signal. I'd also wanna ask, why he plugged the 1/4 in the center of the XLR input, instead of the line input that fits to the 1/4 in the first place?
great video but you have left out the most important video this is you have not covered any of the effects like reverb delay or any other things about this...there are so many people that have no idea how to run this system in any way to make it sound good please take the time don't leave this video as the only source out there thanks
Quick question... U use one of the plug from the base unit for the mixer, what about the other input on the base? Can you use that as well? That way you kinda got a 5 channel
I have my first gig tomorrow using tone match. Will it save my mic settings if I unplug the device??? I have yet to disconnect the power to it. It sound excellent in my music room. I just don't wanna screw anything up for my first real gig. Thanks.
Since this system will be used much more often as a PA for a solo performer than as a home stereo why not show how to hook up a guitar instead of or in addition to the iPod?
I knew the great BOSE era, the 802, the made in the USA, really fabulous and legendary. Here it breathes, it stinks of made in china. Research done, BOSE does not have a factory in China, it is all under contract and much too expensive compared to the cost of labor. In addition sound side ... it is not JBL (the brand of musicians for more than 50 years) brand at the origin of this bass cabinet + column configuration, a concept copied by everyone lacking creativity. The JBL EON is the benchmark. All the components of very high quality are manufactured by JBL including exceptional speakers which allow a perfect power handling during very long hours. Parameters very often forgotten in the test.
Hi Gene. Would you kindly help me out? I hooked up my classical guitar with TS cable into the Bose T1 ToneMatch on channel 2..I selected Acoustic guitar and turned on both volumes (on Tonematch and Base at bottom) but still did not hear anything? No sound I also did not see the green light at the top of the input signal on the channel 2 .....Do you know the solution?
Can you recommend a general setting for low...mids...highs. I use mine for karaoke and its not time wise always convenient to keep changing the sound. Also...are there system updates that should be done with my computer and usb.
Thank you very much. This is very helpful. Please, Help If I have 2 B1 Sub modules add to a Bose T1 ToneMatch and Bose L1 compact . How do I set it up ? Do I need to buy anything? Thanks.
Thanks for this, I have two L1 B1s and am thinking of upgrading to the tine match, but can I use a laptop and an iPod as I use backing tracks and go between the two, so does it have more than 1 line in channel? Thanks I. Advance
Ideally, On L1 Compact's Channel 1, you have 2 other inputs - 3.5mm and RCA - all are additive. Thus you could connect and effectively mix - laptop sound output to 3.5mm and control its level on the laptop volume level, - iPod sound output to RCA (with a 3.5mm to RCA cable) and control its level on the iPod volume level - take T1 output and connect to L1's Channel 1, and control the volume level through T1 (which gets you ability to mix 3 inputs (XLRs/Line) + 1 Line in[4=L, 5=R) Or USB In routed through Line4/5 - A microphone to Ch 2 on L1 Compact You can also take L1 Compact's output (1/4in or RCA) and connect to other speakers.
Thanks for your informative videos. I have a Bose L1Compact with a Tonematch mixer, a Fender Princeton Chorus DSP amp, an SM57 mic and an MXL R80 Ribbon mic. I play a Fender strat with pedals (electric blues) and sing at a small venue, using my iPod loaded with backing tracks. I've been told to either mic up the amp directly with the MXL or ditch the amp and get an amp modeler instead (Line 6 Spider or Fender Mustang). Any ideas on a setup to get the best sound (comments welcome)?
L1 and T1 can not be remotely controlled, not even the master volume, I bought two and needed this function was told it was possible, lied and it sucks.
Thank you for showing this. I was told the compact wouldn't be able to use the T1. I was worried I could get more than two channels! I appreciate it!!!
Yes, I think so. The HK Audio LUCAS series sounds pretty similar to Bose L1 (could compare this), so the tonematch would work well. WIth other systems it could be, that the sounds needs some tuning.
It plugs into the Bose L1 model 2 stand for power. You can also purchase a dedicated power supply for like $35 if you are using it with something else.
You need an extra power cable when plugging to the Compact as well as your sound cable since the Compact doesn't have a Tonematch port. Otherwise you just need the one cable.
Not meaning to be rude but there are massively better and more flexible mixers out there for the money than the tonematch, you really are just paying for a badge. my money would be on an Allen & Heath (who are a legendary name in mixing consoles but price kit fairly). Also, mixer on first and off last otherwise you will get a thump through the speakers (as demonstrated in this video).
I think you're missing the point, this isn't just a mixer. It has compression, para eq, delay, reverb, chorus, flange, trem, tonematching your equipment, tuner, etc. It's not just a mixer, it's so much more.
+helmet165 It might have but it doesn't sound very good and has limited inputs and its mono only so even if you had a pair of L1s ( which is essential if you want a proper spread rather than it sounding like the audio is coming from one corner of the stage), you only get mono sound.
Unless you have spent a lot of time with the Tone Match you are kind speaking out of your rear end. I replaced a whole rack of gear with this equipment...you won't do that with an Allen and Heath Guaranteed... The compressor is great the effects are really great and the EQ is one of the best I have ever heard. I hate it when people give advice and have no clue....the only thing you got right is the lack of inputs...should be more than 5.
+Jeffrey Milkey I hate it when people assume you have no clue without knowing your credentials. I'm going to be blunt, the Bose L1 and tone match are crap, I've tried with them but they don't make the grade, no amount of built in toys will get past the fact that it sounds crap. I'm now using an Allen & Heath QU32, it'll eat the tone match for breakfast.... Come to think of it, so does my Zed 22fx.
One question Si1983h.....have you ever owned a Bose system in your life? You've tried with them? That's not even English...my guess is you had no idea how to setup the system. That would be my guess...what do you play death metal? Then you need lots of volume and bass to scream into your mic and get just the right distortion....I have played concerts with my system next to full blown concert sound systems and everyone told me the Bose was so much better to listen too...to each his own. My guess is your $50/gig a night gets you what you are using.
It's compact, it's digital, you can store everything. Better EQ, the other 4 channel mixer could work, when you simply want to connect 2 microphones on the Bose L1 micro input and 2 line sources on the other input.
Bose L1 compact has few Tonematch features. It is optimized for a SM 58 microphone and an acoustic guitar with magnet pickup. Tonematch offers more EQ presets, is a nice digital mixer. It's not so expensive. When I need to use some more microphones and want to connect some more sources to the line in, I would use a small stereo mixer.
The funny thing is, when you hook up another speaker to the L1 compact output, the good guitar and microphone sound is noticeable too. When you want 360° you could use a LD systems MAUI 5 together with Bose L1 compact.
Your method to set up the Trim control is INCORRECT.
The TRIM level should be adjusted PRIOR to setting the Master and Channel volumes
BELOW IS THE CORRECT SEQUENCE :
1. Make sure that the MASTER Volume, Trim and Channel volume levels are set to 0.
A. If applicable adjust the volume of your instrument or device to the desired output level
B.Play your instrument /device at the desired level
C. Slowly turn the TRIM control clockwise until the signal/clip indicator glows green or just starts to flash yellow.
If the indicator flashes red or glows steady red turn the TRIM control counter-clockwise to decrease the level.
D. USE the input level meters( see page 29 in your manual ) in the Prefs menu to check your input levels.
2. AFTER properly adjusting your TRIM level - Adjust your MASTER VOLUME to 12 o'clock position
3. Slowly turn your CHANNEL VOLUME control clockwise until the volume reaches the desired level
So that you get the maximum input level out of your instrument/source without clipping/distortion. Then you can adjust the volume with that healthy signal.
I'd also wanna ask, why he plugged the 1/4 in the center of the XLR input, instead of the line input that fits to the 1/4 in the first place?
emrebozkurt800 Because that is not an input!
@@colaboytje Wrong, Channel 4 on T1 is an input, used as Line Input - can be mono or stereo.
@@pvmantra I can't remember. This is so many years ago.
great video but you have left out the most important video this is you have not covered any of the effects like reverb delay or any other things about this...there are so many people that have no idea how to run this system in any way to make it sound good please take the time don't leave this video as the only source out there thanks
Quick question... U use one of the plug from the base unit for the mixer, what about the other input on the base? Can you use that as well? That way you kinda got a 5 channel
Yes, Channel 2 on the L1 Compact can take a Microphone. It has its own control (Bass/Treble) and Level there
can I give audio input directly playing you tube on my TV send that to t4s tonematch?
It can mute channels! It is fantastic!!!)))
Very informative
can connect bose tonematch t1 to fl studio and use it as a audio interface?
Hello How do I connect 2 L1 compact to the T1S with my Dj controller
Is the iPhone cable plug 1/4 mono or stereo?
I have my first gig tomorrow using tone match. Will it save my mic settings if I unplug the device??? I have yet to disconnect the power to it. It sound excellent in my music room. I just don't wanna screw anything up for my first real gig. Thanks.
Since this system will be used much more often as a PA for a solo performer than as a home stereo why not show how to hook up a guitar instead of or in addition to the iPod?
Gene was extremely helpful in instructing me how to connect my Bose T1 Tonematch to my Bose L1 Pro 16. I highly recommend his company.
I knew the great BOSE era, the 802, the made in the USA, really fabulous and legendary. Here it breathes, it stinks of made in china. Research done, BOSE does not have a factory in China, it is all under contract and much too expensive compared to the cost of labor. In addition sound side ... it is not JBL (the brand of musicians for more than 50 years) brand at the origin of this bass cabinet + column configuration, a concept copied by everyone lacking creativity. The JBL EON is the benchmark. All the components of very high quality are manufactured by JBL including exceptional speakers which allow a perfect power handling during very long hours. Parameters very often forgotten in the test.
Can hook up to TV?
Hi Gene. Would you kindly help me out? I hooked up my classical guitar with TS cable into the Bose T1 ToneMatch on channel 2..I selected Acoustic guitar and turned
on both volumes (on Tonematch and Base at bottom) but still did not hear anything? No sound
I also did not see the green light at the top of the input signal on the channel 2 .....Do you know the solution?
Very useful information as usual. Thank you Gene!
You always set gain irst
Compatible with JBL powered speakers?
Can you recommend a general setting for low...mids...highs. I use mine for karaoke and its not time wise always convenient to keep changing the sound. Also...are there system updates that should be done with my computer and usb.
Once again your video helped so much! Thank you
Hey this was helpful. How can I use the Bose T1 compact as a monitor when I'm playing with my band.
I assume I can add a Bose Sound Touch BlueTooth adapter into this configuration?
I have Mackie pro fx 22 mixer, and four bose l1 model 2, questions ? how do you connect those 4 speakers without losing power ? Thanks
can any mixer work with this unit Like Pevey xm 10AT
Thank you very much. This is very helpful. Please, Help If I have 2 B1 Sub modules add to a Bose T1 ToneMatch and Bose L1 compact . How do I set it up ? Do I need to buy anything? Thanks.
Aux out how to do set that up to send sound to another speaker lets say for the right side and have the master out send to the left side?
Thanks for this, I have two L1 B1s and am thinking of upgrading to the tine match, but can I use a laptop and an iPod as I use backing tracks and go between the two, so does it have more than 1 line in channel? Thanks I. Advance
Ideally, On L1 Compact's Channel 1, you have 2 other inputs - 3.5mm and RCA - all are additive.
Thus you could connect and effectively mix
- laptop sound output to 3.5mm and control its level on the laptop volume level,
- iPod sound output to RCA (with a 3.5mm to RCA cable) and control its level on the iPod volume level
- take T1 output and connect to L1's Channel 1, and control the volume level through T1 (which gets you ability to mix 3 inputs (XLRs/Line) + 1 Line in[4=L, 5=R) Or USB In routed through Line4/5
- A microphone to Ch 2 on L1 Compact
You can also take L1 Compact's output (1/4in or RCA) and connect to other speakers.
Thanks for your informative videos. I have a Bose L1Compact with a Tonematch mixer, a Fender Princeton Chorus DSP amp, an SM57 mic and an MXL R80 Ribbon mic. I play a Fender strat with pedals (electric blues) and sing at a small venue, using my iPod loaded with backing tracks. I've been told to either mic up the amp directly with the MXL or ditch the amp and get an amp modeler instead (Line 6 Spider or Fender Mustang). Any ideas on a setup to get the best sound (comments welcome)?
This has been is very helpful video. Thanks for posting
Why can’t you plug into channel 1. Thanks 😊
L1 and T1 can not be remotely controlled, not even the master volume, I bought two and needed this function was told it was possible, lied and it sucks.
Hello How do I connect 2 L1 compact to the T1S with my Dj controller
Am interested in the mount that goes in between the stacks that hods the tonematch unit ( L1 ) system can you help saw it on one of the demos
Dankeschon
I have a portable large soundlink bose speaker, do you think I can use the tone match to run two iphone safely to the speaker.
+Peter Perez Technically it will work - yes.
Thank you for showing this. I was told the compact wouldn't be able to use the T1. I was worried I could get more than two channels! I appreciate it!!!
Quarter inch that that we discussed 4:52 when was that did I miss something?
Is the T-1 master out put cable stereo or mono?
Can you help me if possible how do you connect the T1 to the L1 model one
Hi Jean, Thanks the instruction.
Can I also use an 8 channel mixer and use the RCA input ? I guess it will still work..... :)
can I use this with a stereo output - coming out of the iphone - into the mixer and then mono out to the speaker (without losing any audio signal?)
Why not? You have two channels, that you can use.
That was great, thanks a lot. Too bad Bose doesn't have one of these videos.
yes the second channel on the L1 Compact is still active and working
Cool tutorial, thanks 😊
Hello,
Can this mixer work with other powered speakers?
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yes it can. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-478-2591 for more information
Yes, I think so. The HK Audio LUCAS series sounds pretty similar to Bose L1 (could compare this), so the tonematch would work well.
WIth other systems it could be, that the sounds needs some tuning.
Does it need a power cable or does it plug into the Bose L1 for power??
It plugs into the Bose L1 model 2 stand for power. You can also purchase a dedicated power supply for like $35 if you are using it with something else.
You need an extra power cable when plugging to the Compact as well as your sound cable since the Compact doesn't have a Tonematch port. Otherwise you just need the one cable.
nice choice this SD song : )
Thanks so much!!!
Not meaning to be rude but there are massively better and more flexible mixers out there for the money than the tonematch, you really are just paying for a badge. my money would be on an Allen & Heath (who are a legendary name in mixing consoles but price kit fairly). Also, mixer on first and off last otherwise you will get a thump through the speakers (as demonstrated in this video).
I think you're missing the point, this isn't just a mixer. It has compression, para eq, delay, reverb, chorus, flange, trem, tonematching your equipment, tuner, etc. It's not just a mixer, it's so much more.
+helmet165 It might have but it doesn't sound very good and has limited inputs and its mono only so even if you had a pair of L1s ( which is essential if you want a proper spread rather than it sounding like the audio is coming from one corner of the stage), you only get mono sound.
Unless you have spent a lot of time with the Tone Match you are kind speaking out of your rear end. I replaced a whole rack of gear with this equipment...you won't do that with an Allen and Heath Guaranteed... The compressor is great the effects are really great and the EQ is one of the best I have ever heard. I hate it when people give advice and have no clue....the only thing you got right is the lack of inputs...should be more than 5.
+Jeffrey Milkey I hate it when people assume you have no clue without knowing your credentials. I'm going to be blunt, the Bose L1 and tone match are crap, I've tried with them but they don't make the grade, no amount of built in toys will get past the fact that it sounds crap. I'm now using an Allen & Heath QU32, it'll eat the tone match for breakfast.... Come to think of it, so does my Zed 22fx.
One question Si1983h.....have you ever owned a Bose system in your life? You've tried with them? That's not even English...my guess is you had no idea how to setup the system. That would be my guess...what do you play death metal? Then you need lots of volume and bass to scream into your mic and get just the right distortion....I have played concerts with my system next to full blown concert sound systems and everyone told me the Bose was so much better to listen too...to each his own. My guess is your $50/gig a night gets you what you are using.
thank you excellent tutorial
Thanks Gene !
Can this be connected to a karaoke
+the lockness monster yes
just use a larger mixer with built in effects and use the RCA as input to the L1.. i guess it will still work..
Turn the mixer on first. The T1 will send a nice POP to the L1 if it is on, whether the volume is up or not.
Wow, that's great! Thank you.
Great tutorial video!
Why i cant use 2 mics?
Would you recommend the T1 over any other 4 channel mixer with the L1 compact?
It's compact, it's digital, you can store everything. Better EQ, the other 4 channel mixer could work, when you simply want to connect 2 microphones on the Bose L1 micro input and 2 line sources on the other input.
Rob F Thanks!
Bose L1 compact has few Tonematch features. It is optimized for a SM 58 microphone and an acoustic guitar with magnet pickup. Tonematch offers more EQ presets, is a nice digital mixer.
It's not so expensive.
When I need to use some more microphones and want to connect some more sources to the line in, I would use a small stereo mixer.
Rob F I went ahead and bought it last month. Definitely met my expectations! Thanks again
The funny thing is, when you hook up another speaker to the L1 compact output, the good guitar and microphone sound is noticeable too.
When you want 360° you could use a LD systems MAUI 5 together with Bose L1 compact.