Simplicity, portability and sophistication redefined in a single combined amplifier and speaker

Singapore,  05 February 2010 – Atlas Sound & Vision, Singapore’s leading premium audio visual retailer and distributor, welcomes the new Bose L1® Compact portable line array system, the latest and most portable addition to the Bose® L1® product line, most suitable for musicians, DJs and mobile presentations.

Using advanced Bose® technologies, and designed for simplicity and convenience, the L1® Compact system fills the room with only one speaker, can be carried in a single trip and assembled in less than a minute.

The new L1® Compact system features an integrated low-frequency enclosure and combines the amplifier, monitor, PA, mixer and EQ into a complete audio system ready for simple connections to an instrument, microphone, MP3 player, computer or other audio devices.

Like the Bose® L1® Model I and L1® Model II systems, the L1 Compact system continues the legacy of the original Bose® Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker, the product to first introduce the company’s unique approach to live music amplification.

“The benefits and simplicity of the L1® Compact system make it versatile and accessible to anyone who needs a high-quality, portable sound system at parties, community and athletic events or business presentations. Anyone can now look professional and sound great at the same time,” says Michael Tien, Managing Director of Atlas Sound & Vision.

Bose® Technologies Make the Difference

The L1 Compact system features a 14-inch line array and offers two distinct setup configurations: extended (78.5” tall) for larger venues or collapsed (16.5” tall) for smaller venues. With no heavy tripods or messy wires to set up, L1® Compact system can be easily placed on a table or other elevated surfaces for versatility and mobility.

The system is convenient, yet powerful. Live music and speech, or pre-recorded music benefits from Bose® Spatial Dispersion™ loudspeaker technology, which enables wide, uniform sound coverage across the stage and throughout the audience, even off to the extreme sides.

Bose ToneMatch® signal processing is built in and optimises the sound of an instrument or microphone with an L1® system while reducing the need to make complicated tonal adjustments. The L1® Compact system features two ToneMatch® circuits: channel one is designed for a dynamic handheld microphone, and channel two includes a ToneMatch® preset designed for an acoustic guitar. Other instruments and audio devices also can be used simultaneously via channel two, through a line-level audio output.

The L1® Compact system is fully compatible with the Bose® T1 ToneMatch® audio engine. Available separately, the T1 ToneMatch® audio engine provides musicians, DJs and presenters with an extensive library of ToneMatch® presets, custom EQ capability with proprietary Bose® zEQ, and a suite of studio-class effects and processing.

Along with the XLR microphone and 1/4-inch instrument inputs, the L1® Compact system offers two inputs. The 1/8-inch stereo input allows for connection to MP3 players, computers, satellite radios or any device with a line-level audio output. The RCA stereo input accommodates DVD/CD players, VCRs and DJ mixers.

The Bose® L1® Compact portable line array system is available from Atlas Sound & Vision for SGD$1,999. The L1® Model I system sells for SGD$2,975 (basic package) to SGD$4,065 (double bass package); L1® Model II system is available for SGD$4,395 (single bass package without T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine) to SGD$6,275 (double bass package w/T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine). Price comes inclusive of GST. The complete line of L1® portable line array products is available direct from Atlas Sound & Vision stores nationwide.

For more information about Bose products, visit www.atlas-experience .com.

About Bose Corporation

Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar G. Bose, professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, the company is primarily known for its research in acoustics, which has produced inventions that have improved the performance of sound systems.

About Atlas Sound & Vision

Atlas Sound & Vision is a unique Singapore success story. Originally known as Atlas HI-FI the business of sound was started by Mr. A.B. Tien & Mrs. Jeannie Tien in a small shop along Market Street in 1962. Over the past 47 years, ATLAS® has built a strong reputation for providing the best audio-visual solutions for all its customers. With the passing of Mr. A.B Tien in August 2003, his son Michael Tien took over the helm of the business. Michael expanded the focus of the company and rebranded the company as Atlas Sound & Vision. ATLAS® presents premium offerings such as Bose, Loewe & Ad Notam to Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei. Be it for home or business space, ATLAS® helps customers maximize their investment with personalized solutions.

ATLAS® Experience is the customer service brand of Atlas Sound & Vision, and is all about the passion and level of customer engagement. The ATLAS® Experience is delivered through all levels of engagement within the company, but is particularly evident in its retail outlets. Unlike other home entertainment retail outlets, ATLAS® showrooms give customers that truly personal service, customized to their individual needs and configured for the best results in their homes. And this philosophy has served Atlas Sound & Vision well in growing its other areas of businesses – Professional, Hospitality and Channels.