Product Overview
The Bose® ControlSpaceTM ESP-88 engineered sound processor is a flexible, expandable and high-quality audio signal processor for engineered sound applications used in places such as churches, theaters, auditoriums and sports venues. The base model (ESP-88) includes eight inputs (microphone or line-level selectable) and eight line-level outputs. Four available audio slots allow the addition of up to 16 more analog audio channels – inputs, outputs or a combination – or up to 32 digital audio channels (AES-3) as inputs, outputs or a combination. For even larger or distributed systems, multiple ESP-88s can be used per system.
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Product Information
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The ControlSpace ESP-88 has a complete set of audio-processing algorithms, a flexible signal path and an open card architecture that make it an excellent solution for most engineered sound applications.processing algorithms, a flexible signal path and an open card architecture that make it an excellent solution for most engineered sound applications.
A single 200MHz TMS320C6713 DSP chip is used to provide the processing power and audio channels needed for most applications. For larger applications, optional audio expansion cards can be added, and an optional DSP expansion card can increase processor power and delay memory by 300%.
The optional ControlSpace Enhanced Dynamic Range input and output cards provide 111dB dynamic range for projects where this level of system performance is a requirement.
For controlling these systems, the ESP-88 supports multiple choices of user controllers, including simple potentiometers wired to the ESP-88’s control port, the ControlSpace CC-16 zone controller and the ControlSpace CC-64 control center.
The ControlSpace DesignerTM software (included in the box) is used to configure the ESP-88 and the user controllers. As soon as a signal processing control is mapped or linked to a controller, the Smart Simulation engine allows immediate testing of the functionality to verify all control programming. Visual cues within the Designer software indicate signal path state to make troubleshooting complex designs easier. The software runs on a PC and communicates with the system over Ethernet.
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Key Features
• Eight mic/line inputs and eight line outputs
• Eight control inputs and eight control outputs
• Flexible cardframe architecture
• Low latency (610 microseconds analog in to analog out)
• Supported algorithms include: compressor/limiter, crossover, delay, filters, gain/mute, graphic EQ, matrix mixer, meters, mixer, noise/tone generators, noise gate, parametric EQ, router, Bose speaker EQ and crossovers, ducker, automatic gain control and source selectors
• RS-485 port for connecting up to 15 ControlSpace CC-16 zone controllers
• Real-time clock for scheduling events by time of day or day of week
• Smart Simulation engine enables designers to observe and verify system design and controls parameters on-screen whether connected to the system or not
• Easily drag/drop, copy/paste, “paste all” and undo inputs, outputs, EQ settings, speaker settings and connections
• Visual cues on-screen make it easier to verify and troubleshoot system functions
• Parameter sets allow one system to provide different scenes and operation in separate rooms or zones
Applications
The ControlSpace ESP-88 is well-suited for:
• Houses of worship • Sporting venues
• Schools • Room combining
• Auditoriums • Multipurpose facilities |
