Bose Professional ControlSpace EX-1280 Digital Signal Processor

Description

The ControlSpace EX-1280 is a flexible digital signal processor (DSP) for installed sound systems. With 12 mic/line analog inputs and 8 analog outputs, plus a 64 × 64 Dante™ network audio interface, it provides advanced open-architecture DSP for audio routing, mixing, equalization, and system integration.

Unlike the EX-1280C, the EX-1280 does not include built-in AEC (acoustic echo cancellation), making it ideal for general installed sound applications such as paging, background/foreground music, and distributed audio systems. It integrates seamlessly with Bose loudspeakers, wall controllers, AVM-1 sense microphones, and other ControlSpace processors.

• 12 analog mic/line inputs, 8 analog line outputs
• 64 × 64 Dante™ channels for network audio transport
• Comprehensive DSP: EQ, dynamics, crossovers, delay, routing, priority paging
• Configurable via ControlSpace Designer software
• Compatible with Bose ControlCenter wall controllers
• GPIO for integration with external control systems
• Fanless design for silent operation

Performance & Processing

• Analog Inputs: 12 × balanced mic/line (Euroblock), phantom power available
• Analog Outputs: 8 × balanced line-level (Euroblock)
• Dante Networking: 64 × 64 channels, 48 kHz / 24-bit
• DSP Functions: Parametric EQ, graphic EQ, dynamic EQ, compression, limiting, routing, delay, gain, source selection, ducking, priority paging
• Sample Rate / Bit Depth: 48 kHz / 24-bit
• Latency: < 3 ms analog in to analog out

Control & Connectivity

• Software: Configurable with ControlSpace Designer
• Networking: Dual Dante ports (primary/secondary) + Ethernet control port
• GPIO: 8 logic inputs/outputs for integration with external systems
• Remote Control: Compatible with Bose ControlCenter CC wall controllers and AVM-1 sense microphone

Physical / Mechanical

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 44 × 483 × 305 mm (1.75″ × 19″ × 12″) – 1RU
• Net Weight: ≈ 4.3 kg (9.5 lb)
• Cooling: Convection cooled (silent, fanless)
• Mounting: Standard 19″ rackmount

Applications

• Retail and shopping centers
• Restaurants, cafés, and hospitality venues
• Corporate offices and meeting spaces
• Universities and schools
• Houses of worship
• Multi-zone distributed sound systems