Bose Professional ControlSpace ESP-880A Engineered Sound Processor

The ControlSpace ESP-880A is a high-performance engineered sound processor designed for large-scale installed audio systems requiring advanced digital signal processing (DSP), control, and integration. It is part of Bose’s ControlSpace family, delivering flexible audio routing, extensive processing capabilities, and seamless integration with Dante™ digital audio networks.

With 8 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs, plus expandable digital audio channels via Dante, the ESP-880A is ideal for corporate, hospitality, education, houses of worship, and performance venues. It is programmed and managed with Bose ControlSpace Designer software, providing complete control of signal processing, EQ, dynamics, mixing, and system logic.

• 8 × 8 analog I/O, expandable with Dante digital audio
• Professional-grade 48 kHz/24-bit audio quality
• Comprehensive DSP: EQ, crossover, dynamics, delay, routing, mixing, ducking
• Fully programmable with Bose ControlSpace Designer software
• Compatible with Bose ControlCenter wall controllers and AVM-1 sense microphones
• Ethernet connectivity for control and integration
• Dante networking for scalable, distributed audio systems
• Built-in GPIO for external triggers and control devices

Performance & Processing

• Analog Inputs: 8 × balanced mic/line (Euroblock), phantom power available
• Analog Outputs: 8 × balanced line-level (Euroblock)
• Dante I/O: Up to 32 × 32 channels at 48 kHz
• Processing: Parametric EQ, graphic EQ, dynamic EQ, filters, limiters, matrix mixing, delay, gain, source selection, priority paging
• Sample Rate / Bit Depth: 48 kHz / 24-bit
• Latency: < 3 ms analog I/O to analog I/O

Control & Connectivity

• Software: Configurable via ControlSpace Designer
• Control Interfaces: Ethernet, RS-232, GPIO (8 logic inputs/outputs)
• Remote Devices: Compatible with Bose ControlCenter CC-1, CC-2, CC-3 controllers and AVM-1 sense mic
• Networking: Dante™ digital audio networking (primary/secondary ports)

Physical / Mechanical

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 44 × 483 × 305 mm (1.75″ × 19″ × 12″) – 1RU
• Net Weight: ≈ 4.3 kg (9.5 lb)
• Cooling: Convection cooled (silent, fanless operation)
• Mounting: Standard 19″ rackmount

Applications

• Corporate meeting rooms and conference centers
• Hotels and hospitality venues
• Universities, schools, and auditoriums
• Houses of worship
• Theaters and performance venues
• Multi-zone distributed sound systems