Sound Processing System

The Bose Professional ControlSpace EX-1280C is a versatile conference processor designed to meet the requirements of meeting rooms of various sizes. Featuring an open architecture, it offers an all-in-one design and supports audio conferencing applications with integrated microphones. With its advanced features, such as acoustic echo cancellers (AEC), Dante connectivity and easy management via ControlSpace Designer software, it offers a complete solution for current and future signal processing needs.

ARTICLE N° 93596
  • Bose Professional ControlSpace EX-1280C
  • General:
  • Channel separation (crosstalk): < -105 dB to +4 dBu, input signal at 1 kHz
  • Dynamic range: > 115 dB, A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, analog input to analog output
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0.3 dB/-0.1 dB)
  • THD+N: 0.002% at +4 dBu (A-weighting, 20 Hz - 20 kHz)
  • Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC):
  • Channels: 12
  • Latency: 50 ms
  • Noise reduction: 32 dB
  • Queue length: 480 ms
  • Audio, Analog Inputs:
  • Channels: 12 balanced, mic/line
  • Connectors: x1 Euroblock 6-pin, 3.81 mm, detachable
  • Equivalent input noise: -118 dB at 44 dB gain
  • Input impedance: 12 kΩ at 1 kHz, with or without phantom power
  • Maximum input level: +24 dBu
  • Phantom power: 48 VDC, 10 mA, software selectable per input
  • Audio, Digital Inputs/Outputs:
  • Channels: 64 Dante input × 64 Dante output, primary/secondary / 8 AmpLink output
  • Connectors: x2 RJ-45 Dante input/output / x1 RJ-45 AmpLink output
  • Type: Dante (input/output), AmpLink (output)
  • Audio, Analog Outputs:
  • Channels: 8 balanced, line
  • Connectors: x6 Euroblock 6-pin, 3.81 mm
  • Maximum output level: +24 dBu
  • Output impedance: 200 Ω
  • Entrance Control:
  • Voltage range, Analog: 0 V - 3.3 V (maximum of 5 V)
  • Voltage range, Digital: 0 V - 3.3 V (1.6 V threshold)
  • Output Control:
  • Control outputs: (5) digital, 6-pin Euroblock, 3.81 mm, detachable
  • Output voltage: High: 8 V (open circuit), 2.5 V at 10 mA / Low: < 1 V at 100 mA, push-pull
  • Safety: UL60065 (8th edition), CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60065 (8th edition), IEC/EN60065 (8th edition)
  • Manufacturer designation: ControlSpace EX-1280C conferencing sound processor
  • Manufacturer reference: 772234-2110
  • Size: 1RU
  • Product dimensions: 44 × 483 × 282 mm
  • Net weight: 3.6 kg
The Bose Professional ControlSpace EX-1280C conference processor is designed to provide a versatile and scalable solution for audio conferencing applications. With its extensive features and all-in-one design, it is capable of supporting the current and future needs of meeting rooms of different sizes.

The ControlSpace EX-1280C is equipped with 12 analog microphone/line inputs, 8 analog outputs, 8 AmpLink digital outputs, 12 acoustic echo cancellers (AEC), and 64 × 64 Dante connectivity. This allows for full integration with a variety of audio sources, including VoIP and PSTN phone systems, as well as USB connections for PC software codecs.

The processor is equipped with an OLED display and a rotary encoder to quickly and easily configure network settings and monitor channel activity. Additionally, it has GPIO connections for external connections such as microphone buttons or powering microphone LEDs.

In terms of specifications, the ControlSpace EX-1280C offers high channel separation, wide dynamic range, and acoustic echo cancellation. Its robust design and compatibility with safety and compliance standards make it ideal for a wide range of applications, including conference rooms, houses of worship, hotels, stadiums and multi-purpose spaces.
Phantom power
 Yes
19" rack
 1U, Yes
Analog / digital
 Mixed
Power supply
 Power adapter (included)
MIDI port
 No
Number of ways
 12
EMC :
EN 55032:2015, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 55103-2:2009, FCC Part 15B Class A, ICES-003 Class A, CNS13439, GB13837, GB17625.1, GB17625.2 25.2, CISPR13