Ultimate Portable PA for Guitar | Bose L1 Pro 8

[@bidyutdatta5042]

Mike Dawes, the legit Guitar KZbinr who knows how to play Guitar completely

[@rosserv123vigg9]

The guy can even play wonderwall

[@Moseslinmusic]

Dude your video editing is 🔥🔥🔥 Also, that photo ahaha

[@nomo9344]

Thank for such a detailed review of this product. I bought one yesterday. Using the tone match feature is absolutely crucial to getting a quality sound. Night and day difference.

[@randygodwin]

What is the tone match feature? The Bose mixer?

[@nomo9344]

@@randygodwin The tone match control feature is located directly on the control interface, on both the speaker and the mixer app that is accessible on your phone once connected via Bluetooth. It allows you to select the specific guitar on a drop down menu. For instance, if you're using a Martin D28, you would select "Martin D28" on the menu. The Bose system will then project your guitar through the speaker with as close to the same tonal quality as if your guitar were being played uplugged. The same holds true for the vocal microphone. Select "Sure SM58" if that's what you're using, and it will automotically tonally adjust your sound to be as compatable with that microphone as possible. All this is done without having to purchase the actual Bose mixer. So, if it's just you and a guitar, it's a system that works reasonably well. You still have to adjust your bass and treble controls as well. My son has been using this simple system for his acoustic gigs, both indoors and outside, and it holds its own. I hope this explanation helps. Note, I'm sure the overall quality could be enhanced by having the Bose mixer; however, for a straight forward approach, the basic system works just fine.

[@freddiebowers1125]

Nothing embarrassing dude you are really cool 🤙

[@huynhngocnamgiang]

You can obviously see how much fun Mike had with the editing 😂

[@DJLALOKC]

😂😂 too much

[@HaroonRahman]

*has only played 3 gigs ever, not a touring musician* Yes I need this

[@k-9thecat765]

The emotional thought you impart comes through your fingers dramatically... U got feelz, brotha-man... 😁

[@QuickSticks8771]

Your video editing is easily as entertaining as your guitar chops !!

[@RandyKekipi]

Great demonstration

[@rosserv123vigg9]

WE NEED MORE OVER THE TOP EDITING👍

[@SergeUnplugged]

KZbin algorithms in love with you Mike

[@mikedawesofficial]

You keep watching I keep making. Deal? 😅🚀

[@bidyutdatta5042]

@@mikedawesofficial deal

[@user-lg4zm5nj8t]

If Bose doesn't make you a rep they're crazy. Well done. Very professional review..

[@MrHeliosoul]

Absolutely captivating review! I bought it JBL PA system with an 18in woofer just before the pandemic hit. Wish I would have gone with something like this since it is way too loud for playing at home.

[@saxman3336]

excellent review, i'm sold on this one.

[@pinknblues1]

Thanks for a great review Mike- we met way back when I ran the acoustic stage for Tommy E in Slough I think- Im looking at getting one of these meself. nice one .

[@jerrythecoo3295]

BOSE and Mike Dawes is the ultimate collaboration.!!!!!!👀😎👍👏🌟👋✌️🇨🇦 #Justsayin #Justkeepingitreal #Notapaidannouncement #MD#1

[@RobertChen]

Sounds like a great investment!

[@RajivSamaroo]

@7:13 you're wrong. the mic and instrument options here are only the tone match settings. it's not telling the L1 to expect mic or instrument levels. the levels are determined only by the type of cable connection used. TS for instrument, XLR for mic and TRS for line level. It's strange I know, but this is how Bose set it up. It's explained in the manual.

[@martintheguitarist]

I think it's reasonable. You want to tone match based on the type of signal and not on the level. I assume all instruments going into this PA would be line level after a pre-amp and the mic input would need the preamp which is probably built into the unit next to the XLR connection.

[@iceman012776]

Just got mine yay

[@josuelorenzo6108]

your editing skills are over 9000

[@aleckx123]

Nice !!! Like the Jon Gomm detuning mechanics in the end ! ;-) Great device anyway, thank you !

[@colleenmarshallmusic1849]

Thanks for this very informative video .. your playing is incredible, plus you are very entertaining!! Lol .. Thanks again!🎵😀

[@WilliamAnklew]

Production quality!

[@RafaelUnplugged]

if you plug in a T4S with the bluetooth connect to that mixer as well or just the ones on board?

[@geneh.smalley-px4kr]

I would like you to compare it with the L-1 16. It's a lot more wattage... love your style...

[@WallyJoiner]

Thanks, Mike, for this entertaining and instructive guidance from a reliable source. Anything to note about the 16- and 32-tweeter models... as in better or worse sound quality or more power/coverage, but the 8-tweeter model will do for most of us?

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

Great video! I just wish for backing tracks there was a Mid control. Also it would have been nice if there was a gain control on the App.for the line out. Waiting for the Battery Powered Pro8!

[@crtalley]

Amazing piece of gear!

[@davidfalconmusic]

Probably the most laughs I had on a gear review video ever!

[@PhuMusicIndia]

Original 🔗kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJyvaqSuasSsb7c

[@MarcdeCler]

Again a great video, but please turn of that tv backlight in the background. Your white balance is going crazy in the video 😁

[@slidefever]

Hi, great review. Will it work with a solid electric lap steel with a p90 pickup? Thanks Chris

[@ItIsJustJudy]

This was incredibly fun to watch. 👍🏻😆 The Tom Hanks... old... 😂

[@ericzohar1345]

Great information video ! Thank you One question if I may: If portability is not an issue, Should I go with standard shaped p.a speaker. And less expensive.. so I could get 2 speakers.. This is for singing, and playlists music.. Thanks

[@Luchodela]

Hi thanks for the video. It seems that I had already watched it before and even commented. Have you tried JBLs portable line array PA's? Like JBL PRX ONE for example. I just bought the L1 Pro 8 but I think I will always had the doubt if JBL's would sound as good as Bose in this particular case. Thanks.

[@RyanChenMusic]

The editing 🤣

[@ParaBellum2024]

I do not hear any piezo quack! What pickup is in that Sire? Reviews of this Bose system are all good. Will it set the bar? What else is it up against? And how easy is it to access the settings for those of us who don't use mobile phones?

[@UrbanGarden-rf5op]

I use 2 of these as a keyboard monitor rig. They sound excellent, for the price. You should be aware of that they were constructed for singer-songwriters with limited knowledge of tech. Plug and play. An experienced engineer really must read the manual thoroughly, otherwise you’ll mess up the connections and settings both. I speak from experience. The 180 spreading is, at least to my ears, frequency dependant, but still much better than “regular” speakers. As for the app. I thought it was to fiddly for me, especially trying to control 2 units in stereo. Besides, I don’t trust Bluetooth enough to use it on a gig. You need an external mixer if you want to run stereo. Either Boses system or, like me, a small Mackie. As for the steaming music from the app: It will only stream to 1 (one) unit at a time, summing it to mono. Maybe it works differently if you buy the Bose mixer. Be careful with the level when you try them out. After my first real listening session I turned on the TV to watch the news (I know, I’m old school) and had to turn it up significantly. I can’t find any specs, but the L1 Pro sound very clean to me. So maybe the lack of distortion fools you into playing louder than usual. To call the bottom part Sub-bass, nah! 3 dB down at 45 Hz doesn’t even cater for the low E of a 4 stringed bass guitar. Let alone an EDM bass drum. Bottom line: So far very happy with the price, the sound and build quality. But a little disappointed that you have to buy the bags for the bass-unit separately.

[@paulrobertson8549]

Hi Mike..I've watched your reviews on the H&K ERA2 amp and ended up buying one after watching your video. Can you please tell me the difference between this Bose system and the ERA 2 with respect to sound quality and fullness? I play high end Taylors and plug directly into my H&K along with my mic. Tku!

[@PatatoKeftes]

As much as I hate you for your immense talent that makes me miserable, I keep watching these videos cause the editing makes me laugh my ass off.

[@mattyq9130]

I'd like to know what happens if I require a monitor or two? How would they connect? Or can you even connect some sort of a monitor or two?

[@ponyal7041]

The beauty of this system... you don’t need a monitor

[@josuelorenzo6108]

the Avengers poster is so epic

[@cdnpunk2270]

im interested in that stratocaster!

[@barrywmusic]

Honestly have got no interest in buying this, but I kept watching for the awesome cutaways and excellent Wonderwall rendition. This guy guitars.

[@Hrcak1]

Playing in small space for only few friends and family. I need speaker for vocal and acoustic guitar using mic not pickup, any advice? Thanks

[@paulmcquaid1058]

How do I add speakers to the old L1 portable p.a.

[@Tecom38415]

I could imagine you can plug a digital guitar modeler like the boss gt1000 or line 6 helix for metal 🎸 😝🤘🏼

[@leleckeberg]

Hello Mike ,great sound and play. Do you think I can use this for . Band in a box backing , I play Chromatic Harmonica , in the field of jazz. I vant to test it for the sound. 😎Regards lennart . Sweden

[@randallrutherford1384]

How does this stack up against the old generation’s middle Bose setup?

[@DavidSilk1956]

Hi Mike! Great review my friend - thank you. I'm in the market now to buy myself a Pro8. (I'm too old and weak to keep carrying around my trusty and brill Marshall AS100D amp anymore - it weighs about the same as a Mini Clubman! lol) Do you know if I could I connect my TC Helicon Play Acoustic to a Pro8? Regards, Dave

[@Luchodela]

Yes you can. I do it as well. Just try to have separated channels, I mean use one output for Voice and the other for Guitar (DI) so you can also take advantage of the controls in the app.

[@DavidSilk1956]

@@Luchodela Thanks mate 👍🏻

[@MrCarloscvp]

Can you hook up an electric bass without burning the twetters? or how would you connect a bass to that system? Greetings thank you

[@rolandalfonso6954]

Hey... there isn't anything wrong with a paid promotion. I dunno, but this is how you make great sound, make some money, and the incredible folks at Bose make a living.

[@aldrinlopez3975]

can I connect two L1 8 pro via Bluetooth with guitar and mic plug-in in 1 unit only? thanks

[@PaulAshley]

Are you implying the Fishman SA unit is bad?

[@reart_guitar8534]

Hi, in the manual of L1 compact you can use it 100 persons, in this pro 8, how many people you tour think? and if you use th tone match mixer, you have the 3 channels of the L1 pro 8 and th tonematch mix? thanks

[@CalicoSkies18]

Hi, I've been playing with my L1 Compact for years and love it. I need the same system but with more power for venues with around 150 people... Do you think that L1 pro 8 would do the job ? I could get the L1 model 1S with a B1 for a good price so I'm hesitating... But I have read that some people say this L1 pro 8 is just as much powerful as the 1S... Does someone know about that ? Thx

[@chamndivan88]

The same thing I got . Waiting for a answer

[@benjikauth]

The Pro 8 is as loud. 112SPL continuous and 118SPL peak for both.

[@paulloveridge8619]

Would this be loud enough for 100 people?

[@209rc7]

Is it battery operated too?

[@cheeckjerokee]

Is the Bose LR1 system using impulse responses for the "ToneMatch" function?

[@bradmerilic6848]

What do you mean exactly by "impulse response"? You mean will it kill your attack and any nuance you play with, so that it basically sounds exactly the same and stagnant? I never really found that even with the older system, but we certainly aren't all Mike Dawes either.

[@cheeckjerokee]

@@bradmerilic6848 I think we got off on the wrong foot. I think the ToneMatch dealio sounds great. Definitely don't think it's bad for your tone, which i think is what you thought I meant. An Impulse Response is essentially an EQ curve which approximates the difference between a guitar being recorded with a pickup (or iffy microphone) and a guitar being recorded in a well treated room w/ nice mics. Calling an IR an EQ curve is... not exactly ideal, but that's sorta how they work. I've started using acoustic IRs for my own guitar tone and I love them. I am a huge fan of IRs for acoustic guitars, I think they are very much so the future of live acoustic tone.

[@jpinto9056]

What do you think of the Blackstar Sonnet 60?

[@mikedawesofficial]

Haven’t tried it, you?

[@jpinto9056]

@@mikedawesofficial Not yet! But I plan to buy it soon. Maybe we can play on it in Austria in the mountains when that fucking Covid ends! Cheers!

[@johncbeer]

With the panoramic dispersion, how well does it do with stereo delays and reverbs? Can it truly create the ping pong effect to such a degree that you would swear there are speakers on both sides of the room?

[@mikedawesofficial]

Not by itself but what I tried was plugging my mixer into it and just using a second speaker. Then as long as the delays are panned in/from your rig it works. Think of the dispersion as sending a mono channel out into the room at 180 degrees

[@johncbeer]

@@mikedawesofficial Thanks for clarifying. I play out with a guy who has the previous model, so was just curious if they added that feature.

[@BoyAditya]

Ah.. yes. Mike Dawes, the acoustic guitarerer

[@SerafinTirado471]

Wobbling problems with the column. 3 inch sway no matter how hard you push down on it.

[@randygodwin]

I’ve read and heard the same. I have a L1 compact and its solid. I find it unbelievable that Bose did not notice the the instability of the tower connection. I’m waiting for ver 2 before I spend that much money.

[@JimmyBmusic1]

@@randygodwin velcro

[@randygodwin]

@@JimmyBmusic1 I’m not sure if that meets Bose engineering standards 😄

[@prestaguitar5412]

náo recomendo caixa clima Gate ativa e vc náo tera. mais som pra. tocar. pois o gate. fecha

[@bradmerilic6848]

They've been making those stick systems where each person gets their own stick/small sub for a long time, and I've always been a big big fan. Plus with them also acting as your own monitor, and man do they sound SO MUCH BETTER than anything that size has any business sounding. They're loaded with a bunch of what? 4"? 5" speakers? I can't remember. Hell, as long as you didn't have some mongoloid neanderthal beating the shit out of their drums, you could even run their mic setup through a small board into it with an extra sub. Super super cool little system. They were perfect for weddings, etc. They were costly back then though. I THINK it was around 2k per stick without a sub??? 🤔 I could be WAYYYY off. This was a long time ago, but man, outfitting even a small wedding band was pretty astronomical. I find it so interesting though that the epitome back in the day was to have as big and as loud as humanly possible! Now, if we can somehow run everything through the FOH and a good set of in ears, we are pretty much going to NOTHING on stage. It's glorious teardown. 😍 I guess it's the same reason we are all getting into Fractals and Helix systems. We just get tired of lugging all that shit around.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Yeah crazy that this is less than a grand compared to how much these things used to cost

[@bradmerilic6848]

Wait...it’s less than a grand now?! That can’t include the sub does it?!?!

[@JPBAUTE.]

hahahah muito bom , rachei de dar risada aqui .

[@TheGreenguy85]

today on "Shit i cant afford"...

[@turtlefeet7722]

lol Tom Hanks…

[@donallphin1628]

Don't buy the Bose T4s. It doesn't come with a way to plug it into the wall or power strip.