Bose ESP-880- User Manual

ControlSpace

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ESP-880

engineered sound processor

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Product Overview

The Bose® ControlSpace® ESP-880 engineered sound

processor is a single-rack-space DSP with an 8x8 analog

audio configuration, built-in ESPLink output, and an open

digital expansion slot ready to accommodate an optional

Dante™ network audio card. This model meets today’s strict

requirements for high-quality signal processing and control

in a cost-effective package. The ESP-880 is designed for a

wide variety of applications ranging from small self-contained

projects to larger networked applications.

Product Information

The ESP-880 accommodates a total of 56 audio channels

through analog audio connections (8 input, 8 output),

ESPLink (8 output), and when an optional Dante™ audio

network card is used, an additional 32 channels (16 input,

16 output) are available for signal processing, routing and

switching. Alternatively, a Network Control card is available

for clean rear-panel control network connections. For

standalone applications or convenient service access, a

front panel Ethernet connector allows for local configuration

and monitoring. Onboard connectivity includes Serial over

Ethernet, RS-232, 5 control inputs and 5 control outputs.
Any of the elegant Bose wall-mounted user interfaces—

Including the programmable CC-64 and CC-16 controllers

and three simplified zone volume interfaces— can be used

to control all Bose networkable devices.
Open architecture configuration and control is enabled

using Bose ControlSpace Designer™ software where an

ever-expanding list of algorithms and improvements offers

a high level of functionality for audio installations. Bose

single-rack-space ESPs are designed for a wide variety of

applications ranging from small self-contained projects to

larger networked applications.

Applications

Designed for a wide range of applications, including:

• Auditoriums

• Houses of worship

• Resorts and hospitality venues

• Retail stores

• Schools and universities

• Multi-purpose spaces

Key Features

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High-quality analog circuitry

offers both mic and line-level I/

O, operates with ultra-low noise and 115 dB dynamic range

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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

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Expansion card slot

supports the use of accessory

networking cards, allowing digital audio to be sent and/or

received from other compatible products

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Optional Dante™

network cards allow ESP processors to

closely integrate with other product supporting Audinate®'s

Dante audio networking solution

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Bose® ControlSpace® Designer™ software

enables a

large set of signal processing modules, such as automatic

mic mixing, multiband graphic and parametric EQs, Bose

loudspeaker libraries, signal generators, routers, mixers,

AGCs, duckers, gates, compressors, source selectors and

delays

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Front panel RJ-45 Ethernet

connection enables localized

configuration and monitoring, while enabling network

passthrough when using a rear-panel network option card

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Built-in Bose ESPLink output

sends up to 8 channels

of uncompressed digital audio to ESPLink-equipped Bose

PowerMatch® amplifiers

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A variety of control options

– ControlSpace ESP products

are compatible with the programmable Bose CC-64 and

CC-16 controllers and three simplified zone volume interfaces,

as well as potentiometers and switches built by other

manufacturers

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Integration with industry-standard control systems

using

a comprehensive serial protocol through onboard RS-232 and

Ethernet ports