Introduction
Introduction
The Bose Professional ControlSpace ESP-880A/ESP-880AD/ESP-1240A/ESP-1240AD engineered sound
processor is an open-architecture DSP with 8 × 8 / 12 × 4 analog audio and a Bose Professional AmpLink
output, designed for a wide variety of applications ranging from small self-contained projects to larger
networked applications. It offers advanced digital signal processing with 48 kHz/24-bit audio conversion,
ultra-low noise, and low-latency operation for sound system precision.
Open-architecture configuration and control is achieved using ControlSpace Designer software, where a large
set of signal processing modules, such as automatic mic mixers, multiband graphic and parametric EQs, Bose
Professional loudspeaker libraries, signal generators, routers, mixers, AGCs, duckers, gates, compressors,
source selectors and delays offer an elevated level of functionality for most installed audio installations.
Onboard connectivity includes RS-232, 5 control inputs, 5 control outputs, onboard and 8-channel AmpLink
to send digital audio to AmpLink-equipped Bose Professional amplifiers. The ESP-880AD/ESP-1240AD
includes 32 × 32 Dante™ audio networking connectivity and front- and rear-panel Ethernet ports for
configuration and control. The ESP-880AD/ESP-1240AD also supports integration with industry-standard
control systems, such as Crestron and AMX and can be used with any of the compatible Bose Professional
end-user controls such as the ControlCenter zone controllers and ControlSpace Remote for wireless control
from mobile devices.
Product Features
High-quality analog circuitry offers both mic and line-level I/O, operates with ultra-low noise and 115 dB
dynamic range
Advanced digital signal processing supports audio at 48 kHz sample rate/24-bit, uses a floating-point
open architecture DSP and operates at low latencies for sound system precision
Integrated Dante audio networking supports 32 × 32 audio channels for connection to other Dante-
enabled products (ESP-880AD/ESP-1240AD only)
Built-in AmpLink output sends digital audio to AmpLink-equipped Bose Professional amplifiers
ControlSpace Designer software enables a large set of signal processing modules, such as automatic mic
mixing, multiband graphic and parametric EQs, Bose Professional loudspeaker libraries, signal generators,
routers, mixers, AGCs, duckers, gates, compressors, source selectors and delays
Front panel RJ-45 Ethernet connection enables localized configuration and monitoring, while enabling
network passthrough with the rear-panel network ports (ESP-880AD/ESP-1240AD only)
A variety of control options: ControlSpace ESP products are compatible with the programmable CC-64
and CC-16 controllers, ControlCenter zone controllers and ControlSpace Remote clients.
Integration with industry-standard control systems using a comprehensive serial protocol through
onboard RS-232 and Ethernet ports
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ControlSpace ESP-880A/880AD/1240A/1240AD • Installation Guide
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