ControlSpace EX-1280 digital signal processor
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 Professional AmpLink output, and 64 × 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 Technical Specification
| Category | Parameter | Detail |
| Integrated DSP | Signal Processor | 32-bit fixed/floating-point DSP 456 MHz / Arm Cortex-A8 600 MHz |
| Sample Rate / Bit Depth | 48 kHz / 24-bit | |
| Audio Latency | 1.05 ms (analog input to output) | |
| Performance | 3.6 GIPS / 2.7 GFLOPS | |
| Audio Inputs | Analog Input Channels | 12 Balanced, Mic/Line level |
| Connectors | (1) 6-pin Euroblock (detachable) | |
| Phantom Power | 48 VDC, software-selectable per input | |
| Max Input Level | +24 dBu | |
| Digital I/O | Dante Channels | 64 Input × 64 Output (Primary/Secondary) |
| AmpLink Channels | 8 Output | |
| Connectors | (2) RJ-45 Dante, (1) RJ-45 AmpLink | |
| Audio Outputs | Analog Output Channels | 8 Balanced, Line level |
| Connectors | (6) 6-pin Euroblock | |
| Max Output Level | +24 dBu | |
| Electrical | Mains Voltage | 85–264 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 35 W typical | |
| Mains Connector | IEC 60320-C14 | |
| Physical | Dimensions (H×W×D) | 44 mm × 483 mm × 282 mm (1.7″ × 19.0″ × 11.1″) |
| Rack Space | 1 RU | |
| Display | 256 × 64 OLED | |
| Cooling | 2 variable-speed side-venting fans |
- 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 × 64 audio channels for connection to other Dante-enabled products, including native Dante-integrated microphones, amplifiers, mixers, and endpoints
- 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