The Bose ControlSpace® ESP-88 System
ControlSpace® ESP-88 engineered sound system is a signal processing and control solution for a diversified range of applications, including houses of worship, large retail stores, large restaurants and similar venues. Each system consists of at least one ControlSpace® ESP-88 engineered sound processor, which is programmed using the ControlSpace Designer software (this comes as a part of the system when purchased). Typically, one or more CC-64 control centers, CC-16 zone controllers or CC-4 room controllers offer distinct and respectively unique benefits to end users with easy access and control. The ControlSpace® ESP-88 processor expansion cards can increase Digital Signal Processing power and dynamic range, and can customize the number of inputs and outputs.
Please refer to the 2nd issue of SoundCheck for more information on ControlSpace®. In this issue we intend to focus on the ControlSpace Designer Software.
The ControlSpace® Version 1.1 Designer Software
The ControlSpace Designer software is a graphical user interface tool for designing and configuring the Bose ControlSpace ESP-88 system.
The Designer software uses a familiar CAD layout where devices (signal processing, user controls, amplifiers, etc.) are dragged onto a Project View. For each ESP-88 in the system, an ESP View window is created. Within the ESP View, a CAD layout is used to drag, drop and wire audio modules to create any signal path and audio processing function necessary.
Groups, presets and parameter sets can be created to control multiple signal processing factors. These high-level parameter sets and other discrete signal processing controls are dragged onto user interface devices such as CC16, CC64 or timers for implementing the controls of the installation. Once a control, group or parameter set is dragged onto a user interface device or general purpose input, it can be immediately "used" (pressing the onscreen button) and the operation of the user interface can be verified via the Designer Software's Smart Simulation feature. Because all this can be done off line, hours of user control debugging can be saved by verifying the interactions before ever going to the job site or connecting the hardware.
The new software has improved performance with faster loading, faster online performance, the ability to handle larger files and easily make changes and fix bugs. New features include the ability to change linking from parameter sets, properties windows, serial protocol, upgradeable EQs and room combining.
Other features: -
- Smart Simulation enables designers to observe, verify, iterate and document
the programming of all the ControlSpace ESP-88 sound processors, control centers, zone controllers and general purpose inputs - on screen - whether connected to the system hardware or not. - Smart Simulation also allows you to work more interactively with your customers. You can easily demonstrate system operation and let your customers see the actual screen text and display of all controls before they are installed.
- Flexible signal path, drag-and-drop signal-processing design allows designers to create the audio configuration of their choice.
- Copy/Paste blocks (with settings) and wires; Copy/Paste parameters (to one or more) blocks; drag-and-drop control programming.
- Only one cursor mode, no need to right click and change between various cursor modes.
- Visual cues let designers clearly see muting, inverted signals and other information to easily verify and troubleshoot system functions before arriving at the site.
- Parameter sets to make selective parameter changes and presets to make global changes are supported.
- Standard Ethernet and protocols allowing for high-speed and industry-standard PC control and configuration.
- EQs and crossovers for all Bose professional speakers.
To download the software, log on to: http://pro.bose.com/ProController?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/pro/products/controlspace_software.jsp
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