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Bose zone controllers for retail, hospitality and meeting spaces

A zone controller is a wall-mounted control that lets staff adjust the volume of one area, and in most models choose its music or microphone source, without touching the amplifier or processor in the rack. This collection holds Bose Professional ControlCenter controllers: the CC-1, CC-2 and CC-3 analog wall plates, the CC-1D, CC-2D and CC-3D PoE digital wall plates, the CC-16 and CC-64 programmable controllers, and the CV41 4-to-1 converter, in black or white where Bose offers both.

A controller does not produce sound on its own. It sends commands to a Bose amplifier or sound processor, so each one must be chosen together with the equipment it controls. The processors these controllers work with are listed in Audio Processors, and the amplifiers in Power Amplifiers.

Bose ControlSpace CC-64 control center with LCD and four control knobs

How to choose a zone controller

Volume only or source selection

Start with what staff should be able to change. The CC-1 and CC-1D give volume only. The CC-2 and CC-2D add A/B source selection, and the CC-3 and CC-3D add A/B/C/D selection, for example background music, a radio feed, a microphone and a guest input. The CC-16 adds a 122 × 32 pixel LCD with volume and select buttons, and the CC-64 a 2-line by 40-character LCD with 4 control knobs that recall up to 16 gain or selector controls and stored scenes.

Matching the host amplifier or processor

Each controller works only with the hosts Bose lists for it. The analog CC-1 works with FreeSpace IZA 190-HZ, IZA 2120-HZ and IZA 2120-LZ amplifiers, PowerShare amplifiers and the ControlSpace ESP-880A; the CC-2 with the IZA models and the ESP-880A; the CC-3 with the ESP-880A. The digital CC-D models work with the ControlSpace ESP-880A, EX-1280, EX-440C and EX-1280C and the CSP-428 and CSP-1248, and the CC-16 with the ESP-880A, EX-1280 and EX-1280C.

Analog or PoE digital wall plates

The analog CC-1, CC-2 and CC-3 connect over Cat 5 cable and need no network. The digital CC-1D, CC-2D and CC-3D join the Ethernet network and are powered by PoE, so no separate power supply is needed. They use a single knob: turn for volume, push for source, push and hold for mute, with an LED ring that shows the level. Up to 16 digital controllers can run on one CSP processor and 32 on a ControlSpace network, against 1 to 4 analog controllers per ControlSpace processor.

Bose ControlCenter CC-1D, CC-2D and CC-3D digital zone controllers in white and black

Wiring, power and programming

Cable runs and controller counts

Bose rates the analog controllers for up to 609 m (2,000 ft) of Cat 5 to FreeSpace or PowerShare amplifiers, and 152 m shielded or 30 m unshielded to ControlSpace processors. A ControlSpace processor takes up to 4 CC-1, 2 CC-2 or 1 CC-3 controllers. The CV41 converter gathers several CC-1 cables at a PowerShare amplifier: 2 controllers with a PS602 and 4 with a PS604, with up to 7.6 m from the CV41 to the amplifier.

Power and programming

The CC-D models take PoE over Cat 5e UTP cable. The CC-16 needs 8 to 18 VDC at 100 mA over a 6-pin Euroblock, with up to 15 units per ESP processor, and the CC-64 needs 15 to 24 VDC at 300 mA with up to 16 units per ControlSpace network. CC-D volume ranges and source options are set in software, and the CC-16 and CC-64 are programmed in ControlSpace Designer, including scenes and a software lock-out on the CC-64.

Where zone controllers are used

Bose designed the ControlCenter wall plates for retail stores, restaurants and bars, hospitality venues, places of worship and auxiliary zones: places where background music runs all day and staff need a simple, labelled control in each area. Each controller comes with pre-printed labels and two blanks for custom names. The CC-64 suits function and meeting rooms where one panel recalls room configurations; for complete meeting room audio, see Boardrooms & Meeting Rooms. In the UAE, wall plates sit in air-conditioned interiors; Bose rates the CC-D models for 0 °C to 40 °C.

Hospitality event hall with a long dining table set for a dinner

Installation and planning

A zone controller is quick to fit, but the back box, cable and host have to be right before the walls are closed. Before ordering, check:

Back box: CC and CC-D wall plates fit a 1-gang box. The European versions are a finished 86 × 86 mm plate; the North American versions take a Decora-style cover, which is not included.
Cable: Cat 5 home runs for the analog models, PoE network ports for the CC-D models, and a power supply for the CC-16 and CC-64.
Zone map: a list of which zone and which sources each controller serves, so labels and programming match.

The loudspeakers each zone controls are in Ceiling & Wall-Mount Speakers. Record the controller addresses or DIP switch settings, the cable routes and the processor configuration at handover, so a controller can be replaced without reprogramming other rooms.

Zone controllers in this collection

The controllers fall into three groups by how they connect.

Analog wall plates: Bose ControlCenter CC-1, CC-2 and CC-3, plus the CV41 4-to-1 converter. For IZA, PowerShare and ESP-880A systems.
PoE digital wall plates: Bose ControlCenter CC-1D, CC-2D and CC-3D, in black or white. For CSP, ESP and EX processors.
Programmable controllers: Bose ControlSpace CC-16 with LCD and CC-64 control center with 4 knobs and scenes. For ControlSpace systems that need more than volume and source.

CorporateAV.ae is a supplier of genuine Bose Professional products in the UAE. To plan a system, use Request a Project Quote with the number of zones, the sources in each zone and the amplifier or processor that will control them.

Applications and technical planning

Restaurant and bar zones

Dining rooms, bars and terraces often need different music levels at the same time. A Bose CC-2 or CC-2D in each area lets staff set the level and switch between two sources without going to the rack.
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Retail background music

Shops run background music all day, and staff need only a level control per area. A Bose CC-1 volume plate on a PowerShare or FreeSpace IZA amplifier keeps the system simple, and the CV41 converter gathers up to 4 CC-1 runs at a PowerShare PS604.
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Function and meeting rooms

Rooms that change layout need more than a volume knob. The Bose ControlSpace CC-64 recalls stored scenes and controls up to 16 named gain or selector settings from one panel on an ESP processor.
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Frequently asked questions

What does an audio zone controller do?

An audio zone controller is a wall control that changes the volume of one area, and on most models selects its source, by sending commands to the amplifier or processor in the rack. It carries no audio power itself.

In this collection, the Bose ControlCenter CC-1 controls volume only, the CC-2 adds A/B source selection and the CC-3 adds A/B/C/D selection. The digital CC-1D, CC-2D and CC-3D offer the same three levels over a PoE network connection.

What is the difference between the Bose CC-1, CC-2 and CC-3?

The difference is the number of choices on the wall plate. The Bose ControlCenter CC-1 has one volume knob, the CC-2 has a volume knob and an A/B source selector, and the CC-3 has a volume knob and an A/B/C/D source selector.

Host support also differs: a ControlSpace processor accepts up to 4 CC-1, 2 CC-2 or 1 CC-3 controllers, and Bose lists the FreeSpace IZA amplifiers as hosts for the CC-1 and CC-2 but only the ESP-880A for the CC-3.

How are the Bose CC-1D, CC-2D and CC-3D different from the analog models?

The CC-1D, CC-2D and CC-3D are network controllers powered by PoE, while the CC-1, CC-2 and CC-3 are analog controllers wired over Cat 5 to their host. The digital models connect through a single RJ-45 port on an Ethernet network.

They use one knob that turns for volume, pushes for source and is held for mute, with an LED level ring. Up to 16 can run per CSP processor and 32 per ControlSpace network, and they work with ESP, EX and CSP processors.

Which Bose amplifiers and processors work with the CC-1 zone controller?

Bose lists the ControlCenter CC-1 as compatible with the FreeSpace IZA 190-HZ, IZA 250-LZ, IZA 2120-HZ and IZA 2120-LZ amplifiers, the ControlSpace ESP-880A processor and the CV41 converter. It is also listed as an optional accessory for PowerShare amplifiers such as the PS604D.

The CC-1 is a volume-only control, so it suits a zone with one fixed source, such as background music in a shop, restaurant or corridor.

How far can a Bose ControlCenter wall plate be from the amplifier?

Bose rates the analog CC-1, CC-2 and CC-3 for up to 609 m (2,000 ft) of Cat 5 cable to FreeSpace or PowerShare amplifiers. To a ControlSpace processor the limit is 152 m (500 ft) with shielded cable and 30 m (100 ft) with unshielded cable.

The digital CC-D models connect to the Ethernet network, so their cable runs follow the network rather than a direct run to the amplifier. Use the cable type Bose specifies for each model.

What is the Bose ControlCenter CV41 converter used for?

The Bose ControlCenter CV41 lets several CC-1 volume controllers each run their own cable back to one PowerShare amplifier. It supports 2 CC-1 controllers with a PowerShare PS602 and 4 with a PS604.

The CV41 has 5 RJ-45 connectors, sits within 7.6 m (25 ft) of the amplifier, accepts CC-1 cable runs of up to 609 m (2,000 ft) and mounts with 2RU rack ears. It works with the CC-1 only.

Do Bose CC-D digital zone controllers need a power supply?

No. The Bose CC-1D, CC-2D and CC-3D take their power over Ethernet, so they need a PoE network port or PoE injector and Cat 5e unshielded twisted-pair cable, but no separate power supply.

The programmable controllers are different: the CC-16 needs 8 to 18 VDC at 100 mA through a Euroblock connector, and the CC-64 needs 15 to 24 VDC at 300 mA. Bose rates the CC-D models for operation from 0 °C to 40 °C.

When should I choose the Bose CC-64 instead of a simple wall plate?

Choose the Bose ControlSpace CC-64 when one panel must control several things at once, such as microphone levels, music level and room configurations. It has 4 gain or selector knobs, 4 bank buttons that extend them to 16 controls, and a fifth knob for scenes.

Its 2-line by 40-character backlit LCD shows the names of what each knob controls. The CC-64 works with ControlSpace ESP processors and networked PowerMatch amplifiers and fits a 5-gang North American wall box.

What back box does a Bose ControlCenter wall plate need?

The Bose CC and CC-D wall plates fit a 1-gang electrical box, in North American, European or Japanese versions. The European version is supplied as a finished 86 × 86 mm wall plate, while the North American and Japanese versions take a Decora-style cover that is not included.

The North American CC-1 measures 105 × 38 × 36 mm. The CC-16 needs a 2-gang box and the CC-64 a 5-gang box, so check the version and box size before the walls are finished.

How many zone controllers can one Bose processor support?

A Bose ControlSpace processor supports up to 4 analog CC-1, 2 CC-2 or 1 CC-3 controllers. Digital CC-D controllers allow up to 16 per CSP processor and 32 per ControlSpace network.

For programmable panels, Bose allows up to 15 CC-16 controllers per ControlSpace ESP processor and up to 16 CC-64 controllers per ControlSpace network. Larger venues with many zones therefore usually use the digital CC-D models.

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