Bose S1 Pro+ PA System

Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Initial Setup
  3. Operation
  4. Troubleshooting

Overview

This article provides an overview of the Bose S1 Pro+ PA speaker and its integration with Shure SM58S microphones using Bose wireless transmitters. It covers:

  • Physical layout: ports, buttons, and displays
  • Setup instructions for the speaker, transmitters, and microphones
  • Basic operation
  • Troubleshooting tips

The Bose S1 Pro+ features a built-in battery for portable use and charges the Bose Wireless Transmitters when inserted into the speaker’s storage slots.

Initial Setup

  1. Unpack and Connect Power
    • Plug the power cable into the speaker and then into a wall outlet.
  2. Install Transmitters 
    • Remove the transmitter storage slot covers.
    • Insert the Bose transmitters into the storage slots.
  3. Power On and Configure
    • Press the Power button to turn on the speaker.
    • Use the knob/button to configure:
      • Press and hold for 3 seconds.
      • Highlight ToneMatch.
      • Press the button and select Microphone.
  4. Pair Transmitters
    • Transmitters will automatically pair with the corresponding input channel.
  5. Attach to Microphones
    • Remove the transmitter from the slot.
    • Connect it to the bottom of the Shure SM58S microphone until it clicks.
    • Power on the transmitter and unmute it.

Bose Wireless Transmitters

Operation

Once setup is complete:

  • Power on the Bose S1 Pro+ speaker.
  • Remove the transmitter from the speaker and attach it to the microphone.
  • Press the transmitter’s power button. A white LED should illuminate.
  • Speak into the microphone and verify the green signal light on the speaker is active.
  • Adjust volume using the input knob.

Bose S1 Pro+

Troubleshooting

No Sound

  1. Check Transmitter Power
    • Ensure the transmitter is powered on.
    • White LED = power on
    • Blue LED (solid) = unmuted
    • Blue LED (blinking) = muted
  2. Verify ToneMatch Setting
    • Press and hold the knob/button for 3 seconds.
    • Highlight ToneMatch.
    • Press the button and select Microphone.
  3. Check Volume
    • Rotate the input knob to display volume level.
  4. Check Mute Status
    • Solid blue LED = unmuted
    • Blinking blue LED = muted
    • Press MUTE button to unmute.
  5. Check Signal
    • Speak into the microphone.
    • Confirm the green signal light on the speaker is active.
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