Bose L1 Pro 16 - Which input for DJ

Portable PA
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Bose product name L1 Pro 16

 

Country USA

 

Would like to know which input on the L1 pro 16 would be best to use for the output from a Rane DJ mixer? The mixer has XLR and 1/4” TRS outputs.

 

I was hoping to use either input 1 or 2 since my cables are all XLR.

Input 3 is TRS 1/4” and 1/8” only, But was wondering which one would sound the best with a line level input?

 

Thanks, Frank

 

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Hello Satin Latin,

 

On the L1 Pro series combo jacks, the XLR connections are for mic level signals, while the 1/4" centers of the combo jacks are for line level signals when using TRS balanced cables.  The 1/4" jack on channel 3 is also balanced line level.  (The 1/8" jack on channel 3 is for unbalanced stereo mini plugs, such as when connecting to a phone, portable music player, or laptop.)  So, using your XLR cables would likely overdrive the mic preamps on channels 1 & 2.

 

The easiest option is to use 1/4" TRS to 1/4" TRS cables to channels 1 & 2:

QuarterInchTRS-to-QuarterInchTRS.jpgThis will provide a balanced signal, with an added advantage: When you're setting up, you don't have to worry about which end is male or female!

 

If you really want to use your existing XLR cables, you'd need either a couple of short XLR female to 1/4" TRS patch cables, like this:

TRS-XLR_FConverter.jpg

or XLR female to 1/4" TRS adapters like this:

TRS-XLRFConverter.jpg

The short cable is preferred, as the adapter/XLR combination becomes large and clunky when sticking out the rear of the L1 Pro and would be prone to breaking off if bumped.

 

Does that help?

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Thank you so much for the quick reply. Will keep that in mind when choosing my cables

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Hello Satin Latin,

 

I made a mistake in my previous reply, and I have edited the reply and pictures to reflect the correct answers.

 

If you use XLR cables, you'll need XLR female to 1/4" TRS cables or adapters.  They go on the ends that plug into the Pro16.  (I mistakenly wrote "XLR male" earlier.)

 

Sorry for the confusion.

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Hello Fish-84,

 

Thanks for taking the time to respond. However, upon consulting with a Bose Tech, he informed me that all 3 inputs can handle line level signals XLR or TRS. Just have to make sure on inputs 1 & 2 the Tonematch is set to off and not on MIC or INST. Just 3 can be used as is with TRS 1/8" or 1/4".

Hope this helps, Thanks, Frank