ControlSpace EX-1280C conferencing sound processor
A flexible DSP platform for scalable systems, ControlSpace EX conferencing processors have the features to support rooms of various sizes and the flexibility to meet future needs. With an open-architecture, all-in-one design, the ControlSpace EX-1280C offers signal processing for integrated-microphone audio conferencing applications. As the highest-capability processor of the ControlSpace EX family, the EX-1280C includes 12 mic/line analog inputs, 8 analog outputs, 8 AmpLink digital outputs, 12 acoustic echo cancellers (AEC), and 64 × 64 Dante connectivity. ControlSpace Designer software simplifies the setup process with drag-and-drop programming, making configuration quick and easy.
Bose ControlSpace EX-1280C 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, without AEC) | |
| Performance | 3.6 GIPS / 2.7 GFLOPS | |
| AEC (Conferencing) | AEC-Enabled | Yes (12 Channels) |
| Tail Length / Noise Reduction | 480 ms / 32 dB | |
| Audio Inputs | Analog Input Channels | 12 Balanced, Mic/Line level |
| Connectors | (1) 6-pin Euroblock (detachable) | |
| Phantom Power | 48 VDC, software-selectable per input | |
| Digital I/O | Dante Channels | 64 Input × 64 Output (Primary/Secondary) |
| AmpLink Channels | 8 Output | |
| Connectors | (2) RJ-45 Dante, (1) RJ-45 AmpLink | |
| Communication | VoIP / PSTN | (1) RJ-45 (2 lines) / (1) RJ-11 (1 line, Tx/Rx) |
| USB | Micro-B type (Stereo In/Out) | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
FEATURES
- All-in-one design supports simultaneous VoIP, PSTN and USB soft codecs in a single 1RU model
- 12 acoustic echo cancellers (AEC) route to both analog and Dante inputs; multiple references allow one EX-1280C processor to support multiple rooms or AEC-sharing across multiple processors
- Adaptable noise cancellation on each AEC channel; non-linear processing and comfort noise to enhance the clarity and intelligibility of meetings
- 2-line VoIP with an internal web interface allowing IT personnel to configure VoIP parameters without design file access or integrator involvement
- PSTN connection (RJ-11) for worldwide POTS/analog telephone systems
- USB connection facilitates easy integration with PC soft codecs
- Dante audio networking supports 64 × 64 audio channels for connection to other Dante-enabled products, including native Dante-integrated microphones
- AmpLink port provides 8 channels of uncompressed, low-latency digital audio to AmpLink-equipped Bose Professional amplifiers
- Front-panel interface features large OLED display and rotary encoder for setting network parameters and monitoring channel activity
- GPIO (5 in/5 out) for external connections including microphone pushbuttons or driving microphone LEDs
Applications
Designed for a wide range of applications, including:
- Performance venues
- Stadiums and arenas
- Places of worship
- Resorts and Hospitality Venues
- Multipurpose spaces