Bose Professional Audio and Video Solutions

Bose Professional products available through Conference Room AV represent the legendary audio manufacturer's commercial and professional installation product line. This encompasses loudspeakers , amplifiers, video conferencing devices , and system accessories designed for demanding commercial environments.

The Bose Videobar family addresses unified communications needs with all-in-one devices combining 4K cameras, beam-steering microphone arrays, and premium loudspeakers. The VB1 serves medium conference rooms with its six-microphone array and autoframing camera. The compact VB-S targets huddle spaces and smaller meeting areas. These devices provide single-cable USB connectivity for plug-and-play integration with popular video conferencing platforms.

Bose PowerMatch amplifiers form the backbone of many commercial audio systems, with models like the PM8500N delivering configurable multi-channel power in a network-manageable package. The Class-D amplifier design provides exceptional efficiency while Bose's proprietary technologies ensure concert-quality sound reproduction. Ethernet connectivity enables remote configuration, control, and monitoring through Bose ControlSpace Designer software.

The DesignMax loudspeaker series offers versatile options for commercial installations, from compact surface-mount models like the DM3SE to in-ceiling speakers for distributed audio applications. These speakers combine premium audio quality with aesthetic designs featuring minimum-bezel grilles and removable logos. Bose SmartBass processing enhances low-frequency performance when used with compatible DSPs and amplifiers.

Also, for larger venues, the ShowMatch and ArenaMatch loudspeaker families bring Bose DeltaQ technology to installed sound applications. These array loudspeakers feature replaceable waveguides allowing coverage customization, while their modular design enables systems requiring fewer cabinets compared to conventional arrays.

Bose products integrate through the ControlSpace ecosystem, which provides comprehensive DSP, amplification, and control capabilities for complete commercial audio systems. The company's reputation for audio excellence extends throughout its professional product portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Do Bose Videobars work with all video conferencing platforms?

A. Bose Videobars connect via USB and function as standard webcam and audio devices. These offer broad compatibility with popular platforms including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, and others. The devices are certified for use with major UC platforms to ensure optimal integration.

Q2. What is DeltaQ technology in Bose loudspeakers?

A. DeltaQ (Delta-Directivity or varying Q) technology allows individual loudspeaker modules in an array to have different coverage patterns. This enables arrays to precisely match coverage to audience areas, delivering more consistent sound levels throughout venues compared to conventional constant-directivity arrays.

Q3. Can Bose professional speakers be used without Bose DSPs and amplifiers?

A. Bose professional loudspeakers can be used with third-party amplifiers and DSPs. However, using Bose ControlSpace signal processors enables proprietary features like Bose EQ and SmartBass processing that optimize speaker performance. The speakers perform well in either configuration but reach full potential with matched Bose electronics.

Q4. What software is used to configure Bose professional products?

A. Bose ControlSpace Designer software provides design, configuration, and programming for Bose professional audio systems. These include PowerMatch amplifiers and ControlSpace DSPs. Bose Work software handles configuration and management of Videobar products for unified communications applications.