Description

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 AmpLink output, and 64 × 64 Dante connectivity allow for flexible configuration and high-quality sound system control.

Features

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 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

Why We Like This

Networked audio is useful when the system needs to carry multiple channels between equipment locations.

FAQs

Q: What installation items are included?
A: The listed items are (5) 6-pin Euroblock connectors; (2) 3-pin Euroblock connectors; (16) cable ties; (1) ControlSpace EX-1280.

Q: What mains power does it accept?
A: The specified mains range is 85–264 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

Q: What mounting provisions does it have?
A: Standard rack ears.

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Tech Specs

A/D and D/A Converters:	48 kHz / 24-bit
AC Power Consumption:	35 W typical at 104 °F (40 °C) ambient
AEC-Enabled:	No
Audio Inputs, Analog — Connectors:	(1) 6-pin Euroblock, 3.81 mm, detachable
Audio Inputs, Analog — Input Channels:	12 balanced, mic/line
Audio Inputs/Outputs, Digital — Channels:	64 Dante in × 64 Dante out, primary/secondary / 8 AmpLink out
Audio Inputs/Outputs, Digital — Connectors:	(2) RJ-45 Dante in/out / (1) RJ-45 AmpLink out
Audio Latency:	1.05 ms, analog input to analog output
Audio Outputs, Analog — Channels:	8 balanced, line
Audio Outputs, Analog — Connectors:	(6) 6-pin Euroblock, 3.81 mm
Channel Separation (Crosstalk):	< -105 dB at +4 dBu, 1 kHz input signal
Computer Interface Connection:	RJ-45 (Dante), through network router or switch
Cooling System:	2 variable-speed side-venting fans
DSP-Enabled:	Yes
Delay:	43 s
Digital Input Voltage:	0 V – 3.3 V (1.6 V threshold)
Display:	256 × 64 OLED
Dynamic Range:	> 115 dB, A-weighted, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, analog input to analog output
Equivalent Input Noise:	-118 dB at 44 dB gain
Frequency Response:	18 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.8 dB/-0.2 dB), 1 kHz reference
Included Items:	(5) 6-pin Euroblock connectors; (2) 3-pin Euroblock connectors; (16) cable ties; (1) ControlSpace EX-1280
Input Impedance:	12 kΩ at 1 kHz, with or without phantom power
LED Status Indicators:	(1) power/status LED
Mains Connector:	IEC 60320-C14 inlet
Mains Voltage:	85–264 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Maximum Calculation:	3.6 GIPS / 2.7 GFLOPS
Maximum Input Level:	+24 dBu
Maximum Output Level:	+24 dBu
Model:	ControlSpace EX-1280 Processor 120V NA
Operating Temperature Range:	0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Output Impedance:	200 Ω
Output Voltage:	High: 8 V (open circuit), 2.5 V at 10 mA / Low: < 1 V at 100 mA, push-pull
Outputs (Control):	(5) digital, 6-pin Euroblock, 3.81 mm, detachable
Phantom Power:	48 VDC, 10 mA, software-selectable per input
Power Dissipation:	60 W (205 BTU/hr, 52 kcal/hr)
Product Type:	Audio processor or interface
Rack Spaces:	1RU
Safety:	UL60065 (8th edition), CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60065 (8th edition), IEC/EN60065 (8th edition), UL62368-1 (2nd edition), CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1-14 (2nd edition), IEC/EN 62368-1 (2nd edition)
Sample Rate / Bit Depth:	48 kHz / 24-bit
Sensitivity Options:	0 dB, +14 dB, +24 dB, +32 dB, +44 dB, +54 dB, +64 dB
Signal Processor/CPU:	32-bit fixed/floating-point DSP 456 MHz/Arm Cortex-A8 600 MHz processor
Software Applications:	ControlSpace Designer 5.5 or later (Windows)
Suspension/Mounting:	Standard rack ears
THD+N:	< 0.003% at +4 dBu (A-weighted, 20 Hz – 18 kHz) / < 0.01% at +44 dBu (A-weighted, 20 Hz – 18 kHz)
Type:	Dante (input/output), AmpLink (output)
Unit of Sale:	Each
Voltage Range, Analog:	0 V – 3.3 V (5 V maximum)

Delivery & Returns

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The Return Process
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