Bose Professional Now Shipping the
ControlSpace EX Audio Conferencing System
New system offers flexible audio conferencing
solutions for meeting spaces; system
includes a Dante-based audio conferencing
processor and three under-table endpoints
Coming off of a rigorous six-month beta period with over 50
successful conference room installations, Bose Professional
is now ready for global distribution of its ControlSpace EX
audio conferencing system. Designed and tested with leading
consultants and integrators, the EX line offers a comprehensive,
scalable solution that is easy to specify, design with, and deploy.
The suite includes an all-in-one DSP, three under-table Dante
endpoints, and ControlSpace Designer software with features
specific to streamlined build-outs of audio conferencing systems.
At the heart of the system is the ControlSpace EX-1280C
conferencing processor. It addresses a common need in
conferencing audio for consolidated, single-model connectivity.
The EX-1280C includes integrated support for VoIP, PSTN,
analog and USB audio. Twelve advanced, routable AECs with
adaptable noise cancellation, non-linear processing and comfort
noise enhance the clarity and intelligibility of meetings.
The entire ControlSpace EX system leverages Dante audio
networking for simplified routing and connectivity. The EX-1280C
processor has 64x64 Dante I/O and native support for all Dante
conferencing microphones. Additional onboard connectivity
includes 12 mic/line inputs, eight analog outputs, an eight-channel
Bose AmpLink digital output, stereo in/out USB audio, dual-line
VoIP, and PSTN. To help with installation and monitoring, a
convenient front panel OLED display and rotary knob allow for
metering and control of basic parameters such as IP settings.
A key highlight of the ControlSpace EX system is its “one-
cable-to-the-table” connectivity via three Dante-based,
PoE+ under-table endpoint models. With daisy-chainable
power and networking, these slim, high-density boxes
are designed to mount underneath conference tables.
The two microphone endpoints, the EX-4ML and EX-8ML (four
and eight channels respectively), feature 48V phantom power
as well as +12V LED power and three logic I/O per channel (one
in, two out) to interface with most types of analog conferencing
microphones. Up to 24 microphones with LEDs and push-button
muting can be connected over a single CAT 5 or 6 cable.
The EX-UH endpoint extends conferencing versatility for BYOD
applications with mobile phones and laptops via USB and 3.5
mm TRRS analog jacks. Additionally, desktop phones can be
interfaced using the RJ-9 telephone handset connector.
All components are configured and controlled with Bose
ControlSpace Designer software. The latest release, version
5.1, brings major new features that serve a wide range of audio
installations. For conferencing, the new Conference Room
Router and Conference Room Combiner tools automate system
setup, drastically reducing design and troubleshooting time. In
addition, version 5.1 includes drag-and-drop Dante programming,
native support for all popular Dante microphones, Predictive
Feedback Suppression, and Standard Room Combining. As
well, ControlSpace Remote 2.2 software has been upgraded
to support the EX-1280C and includes a dialer for creating a
complete tablet-based user interface for conference rooms.
Drivers for popular control systems are also available.
In addition, Bose Professional’s wide portfolio of amplifiers
and loudspeakers can be seamlessly integrated using
convenient presets and digital audio connections.
Partnering with Avaya, Bose Professional has been recently
selected for membership in the Avaya DevConnect program,
where the ControlSpace EX solution has been fully tested
for interoperability with Avaya’s Aura® Session Manager.
This compliance-tested solution with Avaya offers reduced
network complexity, improved security and reliability, and
shorter deployment time. Additionally, Bose Professional
will have certification for Cisco later this year.
Certified web on-demand and in-person training courses are
available today through the Bose Professional Education portal at
BOSEPRO.LINK/EDU. For product information visit
PRO.BOSE.COM.
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