FreeSpace® Amplifiers
Premium commercial amplifiers designed to enhance
audio installations using Bose® FreeSpace loudspeakers.
Bose® FreeSpace® Amplifiers
Commercial installers and their clients both value a simple, quick and hassle-free audio system. Bose FreeSpace amplif iers are designed specifically for commercial applications, such as
restaurants, retail and hospitality locations, where simplicity, reliability and sound quality are paramount. Consisting of nine models, the FreeSpace amplifier line offers a range of power
options and built-in features that enhance any audio installation, especially when using Bose FreeSpace loudspeakers.
Targeted Features for Commercial Installations
Audio systems designed with FreeSpace amplifiers benefit
from built-in features that simplif y the installation and
provide an intuitive end-user experience.
Simple Configuration
With just a few settings, each FreeSpace amplifier can be
easily tailored to almost any commercial installation, with
no computer or programming required for setup.
Mix & Match Amplifiers
All FreeSpace amplifiers can be interconnected to accommodate
different installation sizes and loudspeaker loads.
Remote Control Options
Optional Bose remote controls offer end users an attractive
and convenient interface to their sound systems while
eliminating the need for 3rd-party attenuator controls.
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Bose® FreeSpace® A m p l i fi e r s
Integrated Zone Amplifi ers Digital Mixer/Amplifi er
FreeSpace integrated zone amplifiers feature selectable Loudspeaker EQ to enrich
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audio quality, Opti-voice
paging for clear speech intelligibility while providing seamless
transitions, and Dynamic EQ that ensures full and balanced music at any volume level.
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IZA 2120-L Z: 2 x 120 W (4 Ω)
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IZA 2120-HZ: 2 x 120 W 70/100V
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IZA 250-LZ: 2 x 50 W (4 Ω)
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IZA 190-HZ: 1 x 90 W 70/100V
Zone Amplifi ers
Bose FreeSpace zone amplifiers are designed to provide basic amplification and sound
system expansion when using front-end Bose products, such as FreeSpace integrated zone
amplifiers and ControlSpace
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engineered sound processors.
The Bose FreeSpace DXA 2120 digital mixer/amplifier features a 6-input/2-output design
that provides signal processing, mixing, routing, paging and two-channel amplification for
installed applications. It offers three versatile operating modes and is easily configured
using the controls on the front panel.
FreeSpace® DXA 2120
2 x 120 W (4 Ω) or 2 x 100 W 70/100V
User Controls
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ZA 250-LZ: 2 x 50 W (4 Ω)
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ZA 190-HZ: 1 x 90 W 70/100V
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ZA 2120-LZ: 2 x 120 W (4 Ω)
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ZA 2120-HZ: 2 x 120 W 70/100V
Volume control with
A/B switch user interface
Volume control
user interface
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FreeSpace® Integrated Zone Amplifiers
IZA 250-LZ IZA 190-HZ
• 5-input/2-output mixer amplifier with internal digital signal processing
• 2 x 50 watts (4 Ω), 2 x 25 watts (8 Ω)
• EQ for FreeSpace DS 16, DS 40 or HPF (40 Hz)
• Mono/stereo operation
Common Features
• Half-rack wide, 1 RU high
• Supports Bose
interface accessory
• Auxiliary output can use selected EQ or a flat setting
• Front microphone input can mix with or duck selected
audio source
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volume control with A/B switch user
• Page can follow master volume or be bypassed to an
independent volume
• Muting via a normally open contact closure
• DIP switches to quickly configure feature set
• Universal power supply handles 100 V AC – 240 V AC
(+/- 10%, 50/60 Hz)
• 5-input/2-output mixer amplifier with internal digital signal processing
• 1 x 90 watts 70/100V
• EQ for FreeSpace DS 16, DS 40 or HPF (60 Hz)
• Auxiliary output can be mono/stereo
• Protection from heat overload, output shorting and
low/high AC line voltage
• Accessory Rack Mount Kit allows one or two amplifiers
to be mounted into a 1 RU rack space
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Bose® FreeSpace® Amplifiers
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Integrated Zone Amplifiers
IZA 2120-LZ
IZA 2120-HZ
• 4-input/2-output mixer amplifier with internal digital
signal processing
• 2 x 120 watts (4 Ω), 2 x 60 watts (8 Ω)
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• EQ for FreeSpace DS 16, DS 40, DS 100, RoomMatch
RMU105, or FLAT
• Supports Bose volume controls
• 4-input/2-output mixer amplifier with internal digital
signal processing
• 2 x 120 watts 70/ 100V
• True two-zone technolog y supports the following for each output:
- EQ for FreeSpace FS3/HPF (55 Hz), DS 16, DS 40, DS 100, FS3B
- Bose volume controls
- Bass/treble tone controls
- Paging/auxiliary routing options
• REMOTE 1 can control both zones, or each zone can be independent
• Paging and Aux input can be set to occur in one or both zones
Utility
Common Features
• A/B select can be front panel or remote-controlled
• Auto standby can be enabled or disabled
• Muting via a normally open contact closure
• DIP switches to quickly configure feature set
• Universal power supply handles 100 V AC – 240 V AC
(+/- 10%, 50/60 Hz)
• Protection from heat overload, output shorting and
low/high AC line voltage
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FreeSpace® Digital Mixer/Amplifier
DXA 2120
• 6-input/2-output mixer amplifier with internal digital signal processing
• Configurable outputs support Low-Z or High-Z loads
- 2 x 120 watts (4 Ω), 2 x 65 watts (8 Ω)
- 2 x 100 watts 70/100V
• 24 V DC backup
• Opti-voice
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paging
• Dynamic equalization
• EQ for FreeSpace and Panaray
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loudspeakers
• Supports Bose volume controls
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The mixer/amplifier provides three different modes of operation:
Mixer Mode
In Mixer Mode, the system can mix up to four mic/line inputs to each of the two output
channels for use in one or two zones.
Stereo Select Mode
In Stereo Select Mode, with up to two stereo sources connected and using both output
channels, the system provides stereo sound to a single output zone.
Dual Mono Select Mode
In Dual Mono Select Mode, one or two inputs go to each of two outputs in different
zones and can be remotely selected.
FreeSpace® Zone Amplifiers
Bose® FreeSpace® Amplifiers
ZA 250-LZ
• 1-input/2-output amplifier
• 2 x 50 watts (4 Ω), 2 x 25 watts (8 Ω)
• Mono/stereo operation
ZA 2120-LZ
ZA 2120-HZ
ZA 190-HZ
• 1-input/2-output amplifier
• 1 x 90 watts 70/100V
• Inputs are summed to mono
• 1-input/2-output amplifier
• 2 x 120 watts (4 Ω), 2 x 60 watts (8 Ω)
• Supports volume control user inter face
• Mono/stereo operation
Common Features
• Includes RCA cable for easy zone expansion to an
IZA amplifier or DXA 2120
• Universal power supply handles 100 V AC – 240 V AC
(+/- 10%, 50/60 Hz)
• 1-input/2-output amplifier
• 2 x 120 watts 70/100V
• Continuous power/channel: 1/2 60 watts @ 70/100V
• Inputs can be independent or summed
• Supports volume control user inter face
• REMOTE 1 can control both zones, or each zone can be independent
• Protection from heat overload, output shorting
and low/high AC line voltage
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IZA 250-LZ Application Example: Single-Zone Bar
The IZA 250-LZ is connected to an Internet music receiver, cable TV tuner and dynamic microphone for announcements. It also has an auxiliary input for an optional portable music player.
Each output can drive up to 50 watts of FreeSpace
See Applications Guide for more examples.
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loudspeakers, and the EQ slide switch is set to match the loudspeakers being used.
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Bose® FreeSpace® Amplifiers
IZA 190-HZ Application Example: Single-Zone Retail
The IZA 190-HZ is connected to an Internet music receiver, CD player and PT T microphone for paging. It also has an auxiliary input for an optional por table music player. The amplifier is
connected to a remote volume control with an A/B source selection switch, and can be muted by the fire alarm panel, if necessary. The single output can drive up to 90 watts of FreeSpace
loudspeakers, and the EQ slide switch is set to match the loudspeakers being used.
See Applications Guide for more examples.
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DXA 2120 Application Example: Mixer Mode
The DXA 2120 is set to mixer mode and is connected to three microphones, a satellite TV tuner, an Internet music receiver and a portable music player. Each output is set to High-Z mode
and can drive up to 100 watts of FreeSpace
See Applications Guide for more examples.
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or Panaray® loudspeakers. The loudspeaker EQ is set as necessar y via the front-panel LCD interface.
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IZA 2120-LZ Application Example: Single-Zone Classroom
The IZA 2120-LZ is in the podium connected to a laptop, portable music player and wireless presentation microphone sources. The IZA 2120-LZ is driving a pair of FreeSpace or RoomMatch®
Utility RMU105 loudspeakers, and the EQ slide switch is set to match the loudspeakers being used.
See Applications Guide for more examples.
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IZA 2120-HZ Application Example: Dual-Zone Retail
The IZA 2120-HZ is connected to an Internet music receiver, CD player and PTT microphone for paging. It also has an auxiliary input for an optional portable music player. The IZA 2120-HZ is
connected to two remote volume controls, one for each zone, both with an A/B source selection switch. REMOTE 1 can be conf igured to control both zones simultaneously. The IZA 2120-HZ can
be muted by the fire alarm panel, if necessary. OUTPUT 1 of the IZA 2120-HZ is driving up to 120 watts of FreeSpace
FreeSpace loudspeakers in all of the auxiliary zones. The EQ slide switches are set to match the loudspeakers being used.
The dual-zone capability of the IZA 2120-HZ enables one amplifier to provide each of the two zones with independent volume and source selection (via remotes), EQ and bass/treble levels.
See Applications Guide for more examples.
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loudspeakers in the main zone, while OUTPUT 2 is driving up to 120 watts of
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FreeSpace Amplifiers Specifications Summary
Bose® FreeSpace® A m p l i fi e r s
Output channels,
Power
Frequency
response
Signal-to-noise
ratio
THD
Input/output
Control
DSP functions
IZA 250-LZ / IZA 190-HZ
integrated zone amplifier
IZA 250-LZ: 2 x 50 W @ 4 Ω, 2 x 25 W @ 8 Ω
IZA 190-HZ: 1 x 90 W @ 70/100V
IZA 250-LZ: 40 Hz - 20 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
IZA 190-HZ: 60 Hz - 20 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
88 dBA (below rated power) 88 dBA (below rated power) 75 dBA (below rated power) 88 dBA (below rated power) 88 dBA (below rated power)
IZA 250-LZ: ≤0.3% (at full power)
IZA 190-HZ: ≤1% (at full power)
Line In: (2) dual RCA
Mic/Line In: (1) combo XLR-TRS
Page In: (1) balanced 4-pin Euroblock
Auxiliary In: (1) 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo
Auxiliary Out: (1) dual RCA
Remote connector for user interface, Mute
FreeSpace DS 16, DS 40, FLAT/HPF
Opti-voice
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paging, Dynamic EQ
IZA 2120-LZ / IZA 2120-HZ
integrated zone amplifier
IZA 2120-LZ: 2 x 120 W @ 4 Ω, 2 x 60 W @ 8 Ω
IZA 2120-HZ: 2 x 120 W @ 70/100V
IZA 2120-LZ: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
IZA 2120-HZ: 55 Hz - 20 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
IZA 2120-LZ: ≤0.5% (at full power)
IZA 2120-HZ: ≤0.3% (at full power)
Line In: (2) balanced 5-pin Euroblock
& (2) dual RCA
Page In: (1) balanced 4-pin Euroblock
Auxiliary In: (1) 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo
Auxiliary Out: (1) dual RCA
Remote connector(s) for user interfaces,
Mute
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Opti-voice
paging, Dynamic EQ
IZA 2120-LZ EQ: FLAT, DS 16,
DS 40, DS 100, RMU105
IZA 2120-HZ EQ: FS3/HPF,
DS 16, DS 40, DS 100, FS3B
DXA 2120
digital mixer/amplifier
2 channels (5-pin Euroblock)
2 x 120 W @ 4 Ω, 2 x 100 W @ 70/100V
40 Hz - 16 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
<0.5% (at full power)
Mic/Line In: (4) balanced 3-pin Euroblock
Line In: (4) dual RCA (summed to mono)
Page In: (1) balanced 4-pin Euroblock
Direct In: (1) balanced 3-pin Euroblock
Auxiliary Out: (1) 3-pin Euroblock (fi xed)
Remote connector for
user interfaces
FreeSpace and Panaray
mixer/router, Opti-voice
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Dynamic EQ
loudspeaker EQ,
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paging, AGC,
ZA 250-LZ / ZA 190-HZ
zone amplifier
ZA 250-LZ: 2 x 50 W @ 4 Ω, 2 x 25 W @ 8 Ω
ZA 190-HZ: 1 x 90 W @ 70/100V
ZA 250-LZ: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
ZA 190-HZ: 60 Hz - 20 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
ZA 250-LZ: ≤0.3% (at full power)
ZA 190-HZ: ≤1% (at full power)
Line In: (1) dual RCA
N/A
N/A N/A
ZA 2120-LZ / ZA 2120-HZ
zone amplifier
ZA 2120-LZ: 2 x 120 W @ 4 Ω, 2 x 60 W @ 8 Ω
ZA 2120-HZ: 2 x 120 W @ 70/100V
ZA 2120-LZ: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
ZA 2120-HZ: 55 Hz - 20 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
ZA 2120-LZ: ≤0.5% (at full power)
ZA 2120-HZ: ≤0.3% (at full power)
Line In: (1) balanced 5-pin Euroblock
(1) dual RCA
Remote connector(s) for user interfaces,
Mute
Dimensions
Net weight
Primary
applications
Accessories
*Images not to scale. All information subject to change without notice.
12.2" D x 8.4" W x 1.8" H
(310 mm x 214 mm x 45 mm)
IZA 250-LZ: 4.8 lb (2.2 kg)
IZA 190-HZ: 7.0 lb (3.2 kg)
Retail stores, restaurants and bars,
shopping centers, hospitality venues,
conference centers
Rack Mount Kit,
Remote volume with A/B switch
12.8" D x 19.0" W x 1.7" H
(324 mm x 483 mm x 44 mm)
IZA 2120-LZ: 9 lb (4.1 kg)
IZA 2120-HZ: 9 lb (4.1 kg)
Retail stores, restaurants and bars,
shopping centers, hospitality venues,
conference centers
Remote volume with A/B switch
13.8" D x 16.5" W x 3.5" H
(340 mm x 420 mm x 90 mm)
32 lb (14.4 kg)
Retail stores, restaurants and bars,
conference centers, hotels, lobbies,
conference rooms
Remote volume with A/B switch,
Remote volume
11.9" D x 8.4" W x 1.8" H
(302 mm x 214 mm x 45 mm)
ZA 250-LZ: 4.4 lb (2.0 kg)
ZA 190-HZ: 6.7 lb (3.0 kg)
Retail stores, restaurants and bars,
hospitality venues, conference
centers, auxiliary zones
Rack Mount Kit Remote volume
(324 mm x 483 mm x 44 mm)
Retail stores, restaurants and bars,
shopping centers, hospitality venues,
12.8" D x 19.0" W x 1.7" H
ZA 2120-LZ: 8.5 lb (3.9 kg)
ZA 2120-HZ: 8.5 lb (3.9 kg)
conference centers
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FreeSpace® Amplifier Accessories
The FreeSpace amplifiers support remote control accessories. Integrated zone amplifiers and the digital mixer/amplifier can utilize a remote volume control with an A/B source
selection switch, while the ZA 2120-LZ/HZ zone amplifiers can utilize a remote volume control.
The Rack Mount Kit accessory allows one or two half-rack wide amplifiers to be mounted into a 1 RU rack space.
Remote volume control with A/B
source selection switch (PC 041967)
Allows volume control and A/B source selection to
be placed conveniently away from the amplifier.
Used with the following models:
• IZA 250-LZ
• IZA 190-HZ
• IZA 2120-LZ
• IZA 2120-HZ
• DXA 2120
Remote volume control (PC 041966) Rack Mount Kit (PC 353689-0410)
Allows volume control to be placed conveniently
away from the amplif ier.
Used with the following models:
• IZA 2120-LZ
• IZA 2120-HZ
• ZA 2120-LZ
• ZA 2120-HZ
• DXA 2120
Allows one or two amplif iers to be mounted into
a 1 RU rack space.
Used with the following models:
• IZA 250-LZ
• IZA 190-HZ
• ZA 250-LZ
• ZA 190-HZ
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Bose® FreeSpace® A m p l i fi e r s
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