The Bose Pro EX-8ML is a Dante terminal intended to extend a ControlSpace system by bringing microphone and line inputs closer to sound capture areas, while benefiting from the flexibility of audio transport over IP. Installed with a compatible processor from the EX range, it facilitates signal distribution and centralized processing, making it an ideal building block for scalable architectures in corporate, educational, or multipurpose room environments.
This terminal is designed for meeting rooms, medium to large conferences, courtrooms, distance learning, auditoriums, and multi-use spaces. It targets integrators and technicians seeking a reliable, discreet, and easy-to-deploy extension, with connectors suited for technical racks and streamlined software configuration. In contexts where vocal clarity, network stability, and rapid commissioning are critical, the EX-8ML helps optimize cabling and reduce constraints related to long analog runs.
Thanks to Dante, the EX-8ML transports multiple audio channels over the network, facilitating routing between sources, processors, and playback points. The automatic routing logic and automatic discovery aim to speed up commissioning and minimize patching errors, while maintaining the flexibility required for reconfigurable rooms. The specified audio bandwidth of 20 Hz to 20 kHz covers the entire spectrum useful for voice and ambient music.
The module is designed to connect up to 4 conference microphones via Cat 5/6 cable, a practical approach to keep installations neat and easy to troubleshoot. The simplified microphone LED configuration helps standardize visual indicator behavior (status, speaking, etc.) according to room scenarios, an important aspect for user experience during meetings.
Configuration is performed via ControlSpace Designer (version 5.0 or later, Windows), using a drag-and-drop approach. This allows integration of the terminal into a larger project (processing, AEC depending on processor, routing to amplifiers and speakers, Dante links), while maintaining a consistent programming method across a portfolio of rooms.