Bose Professional EX-1280 ControlSpace EX-1280 Processor

The Bose Professional ControlSpace EX-1280 is a single rack space, open architecture digital signal processor designed for general-purpose audio processing applications. It provides flexible configuration and superior sound system control with 12 mic/line inputs, 8 analog outputs, a Bose Professional AmpLink output, and 64x64 Dante® connectivity. Configuration is using ControlSpace Designer software which simplifies the process with drag-and-drop programming.

Bose EX-1280 Includes:

• Bose Professional EX-1280 ControlSpace EX-1280 Processor

Bose EX-1280 Features:

• Open-architecture, 1RU design built for general-purpose and PA applications
• USB connection facilitates easy integration with PC audio sources
• Dante audio networking supports 64 x 64 audio channels for connection to other Dante-enabled products, including native Dante-integrated microphones, amplifiers, mixers, and endpoints
• Bose Professional AmpLink output provides 8 channels of uncompressed, low-latency digital audio to AmpLink-equipped Bose Professional amplifiers
• Front-panel interface features a large OLED display and rotary encoder for setting network parameters and monitoring channel activity
• GPIO (5 in/5 out) and Serial for interfacing with external devices and control systems

Bose EX-1280 Specifications:

• Integrated DSP
  • Signal Processor/CPU: 32-bit fixed/floating-point DSP 456 MHz/ARM Cortex-A8 600 MHz
  • Maximum Calculation: 3.6 GIPS / 2.7 GFLOPS
  • Delay: 43 s
  • Audio Latency 1.05 ms (analog in to analog out)
  • A/D and D/A Converters: 24-bit
  • Sample Rate: 48 kHz
• Analog Audio Inputs
  • Input Channels: 12 balanced, mic/line level
  • Connectors, Input: 3.81 mm detachable Euroblock, 6-pin
  • Input Impedance: 12 kΩ @ 1 kHz (with or without phantom power active)
  • Maximum Input Level: +24 dBu
  • Equivalent Input Noise: -118 dB at 44 dB gain setting
  • Phantom Power: +48 VDC, 10 mA, software selectable per input
  • Gain Settings: 0 / +14 / +24 / +32 / +44 / +54 / +64 dB
• Analog Audio Outputs
  • Output Channels: 8 balanced, line-level
  • Connectors: 3.81 mm Euroblock, 6-pin
  • Output Impedance: 200 Ω
  • Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu
• Audio Performance Specifications
  • Frequency Response 18 Hz to 20 kHz (+0.8 dB/-0.2 dB ref 1 kHz)
  • THD+N < 0.003% @ +4 dBu (A-weighted/20 Hz to 18 kHz)
  • < 0.01% @ +44 dBu (A-weighted/20 Hz to 18 kHz)
  • Channel Separation (Crosstalk) < -105 dB at +4 dBu 1 kHz input signal
  • Dynamic Range > 115 dB, A-weighted 20 Hz – 20 kHz, analog input to analog output
• Audio Over IP
  • Dante: 64 × 64, primary/secondary
• Digital Audio Ports
  • AmpLink (output only): 8 low latency (< 21µs), 48 kHz. Requires shielded Cat 5/6
  • USB Device: Micro-B type, stereo in/out
  • USB Host: Type A. For future use
• Control Inputs
  • Inputs (Control): 5 analog or digital inputs, 2 kΩ internal pull-up resistor to 5 V, 3.81 mm detachable Euroblock, 6-pin
  • Analog Input Voltage Range: 0 V to 3.3 V (maximum 5 V)
  • Digital Input Voltage Range: 0 V to 3.3 V (threshold voltage = 1.6 V)
• Control Outputs
  • Outputs (Control): 5 digital outputs, 3.81 mm detachable Euroblock, 6-pin
  • Output Voltage: High: 8 V (open circuit), 2.5 V @ 10 mA Low: < 1 V @ 100 mA, push-pull
• Indicators and Controls
  • Display: 256 x 64 OLED with rotary encoder
  • LED Status Indicators: Power/Status
  • Audio Signal Indication: On Display
• Electrical Specifications
  • Mains Voltage: 85 VAC-264 VAC 50/60 Hz
  • AC Power Consumption: 35 W typical at 40 °C (104 °F) ambient
  • Mains Connector: IEC 60320-C14 (Inlet)
  • Power Dissipation: 60 W (205 BTU, 52 kcal)
• Physical
  • Dimensions (H×W×D): 1.7" × 19.0" × 11.1" (44 × 483 × 282 mm)
  • Net Weight: 7.1 lb (3.2 kg)
  • Operating Temperature: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
  • Cooling System: 2 variable-speed fans, side venting
• General
  • PC Configuration Software: ControlSpace Designer software version 5.5 or later
  • Network Control: Ethernet (RJ-45), 1 Gbps
  • RS-232/485 ports: RS-232 (DTE) and CC-16 (RS-485 master) 3.81 mm detachable Euroblock, 3-pin
• Compliance
  • Safety: UL60065 (8th edition), CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60065 (8th edition), IEC/EN60065 (8th edition)
  • UL62368-1 (2nd edition), CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14 (2nd edition), IEC/EN 62368-1 (2nd edition)
• EMC:
  • EN 55032:2015, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 55035:2017
  • FCC Part 15B Class A, AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015, ICES-003 Class A, CISPR13