With an open-architecture, single-rack-unit design, the ControlSpace EX-1280 is a robust digital signal processor equipped for general-purpose audio processing applications. Twelve mic/line analog inputs, eight analog outputs, a Bose AmpLink output, and 64 x 64 Dante® connectivity allow for flexible configuration and high-quality sound system control. ControlSpace Designer software simplifies the setup process with drag-and-drop programming, making configuration quick and easy.
Bose ControlSpace EX-1280 Features
- Open architecture
- USB connection facilitates easy integration with PC audio sources
- Dante audio networking supports 64x64 audio channels
- Bose AmpLink output provides 8 channels of uncompressed, low-latency digital audio to AmpLink-equipped Bose amplifiers
- Front panel interface with large OLED display and rotary encoder
- GPIO and Serial for interfacing with external devices and control systems
- 1RU design ideal for general purpose and PA applications
- ControlSpace EX-1280 digital signal processor1
- Power cord1
- Euroblock connector (green, 6 pins, analog audio in)6
- Euroblock connector (orange, 6 pins, analog audio out)4
- Euroblock connector (green, 6 pins, general purpose in)1
- Euroblock connector (orange, 6 pins, general purpose out)1
- Euroblock connector (black, 3 pins, CC-16)1
- Cable tie16
- Integrated DSP
- Signal Processor: 32-bit fixed/floating-point DSP 456 MHz/Arm Cortex-A8 600 MHz
- Max. Calculation: 3.6 GIPS / 2.7 GFLOPS
- Delay: 43 s
- Audio Latency: 1.05 ms (analog in to analog out)
- A/D & D/A Converters: 24-bit
- Sample Rate: 48kHz
- Analog Audio Inputs
- Input Channels: 12 balanced, mic/line level
- Input Connectors: 3.81 mm, 6-pin Euroblock
- Input Impedance: 12kΩ at 1kHz (with or without phantom power active)
- Max. Input Level: +24 dBu
- Equivalent Input Noise: -118dB at 44dB gain setting
- Phantom Power: +48 VDC, 10mA, selectable per input
- Gain Settings: 0/+14/+24/+32/+44/+54/+64 dB
- Analog Audio Outputs
- Output Channels: 8 balanced, line-level
- Output Connectors: 3.81 mm, 6-pin Euroblock
- Output Impedance: 200Ω
- Max. Output Level: +24dBu
- Audio Performance
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (+0.5dB/-0.5dB)
- THD+N: 0.01% at +4 dBu (A-weighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
- Channel Separation (crosstalk): <-105dB at +4dBu input & output level, 1kHz
- Dynamic Range: > 115dB, A-weighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, analog input to analog output
- Audio Over IP, Dante64x64, primary/secondary
- Digital Audio Outputs (AmpLink, output only)8 ultra-low latency (< 21 μs), 48 kHz; requires shielded Cat 5 cable
- Communication Ports
- USB Device: Micro-B type, stereo in/out, HID support
- USB Host: Type A; for future use
- Control Inputs
- Inputs & Connectors: 5 analog or digital inputs, 2 kΩ internal pull-up resistor to 5 V, 3.81 mm, 6-pin Euroblock
- Voltage Range
- Analog Inputs: 0 V to 3.3 V (maximum: 5 V)
- Digital Inputs: 0 V to 3.3 V (threshold voltage: 1.6 V)
- Control Outputs
- Outputs & Connectors: 5 digital outputs, 3.81 mm, 6-pin Euroblock
- Output Voltage
- High: 8 V (open circuit), 2.5 V at 10 mA
- Low: < 1 V at 100 mA, push-pull
- Indicators & Controls
- Display: 256x64 OLED with rotary/push encoder
- LED Status Indicators: Power/Status
- Audio Signal Indication: on display
- Electrical
- Mains Voltage: 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60Hz
- AC Power Consumption: 35W typical at 104°F (40°C) ambient
- Mains Connector: IEC 60320-C14 (inlet)
- Power Dissipation: 60W (205 BTU, 52 kcal)
- PC Configuration SoftwareControlSpace Designer
- Network ControlEthernet (RJ-45), 1 Gbps
- RS-232/485 PortsRS-232 (DTE) & Bose CC-16 (RS-485 master); 3.81 mm, 3-pin Euroblock
- Cooling System2 variable-speed fans, side venting
- Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
- Dimensions (HxWxD)1.7" x 19" x 11.1"
- Weight7.1 pounds
