How does the Bose® approach to live sound work?

The L1® system represents an entirely new approach to live amplification. In this approach, the mixer, PA speakers, monitors and backline amplifiers are replaced by special Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeakers located behind the musicians. These speakers have the unique ability to disperse sound evenly across the stage and into the audience with very little change in sound level. The Bose approach mimics the wide sound stage of many acoustic performances: Each player has control over his or her individual sound, and a group's sound comes from multiple directions corresponding to the musicians' positions on stage. This property of acoustic music enhances our ability to hear and appreciate individual instruments and voices in ensemble passages.  more