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BSS BLU-160 Signal Processor With BLU Link

Original price $2347 - Original price $2347
Original price
$2347
$2347 - $2347
Current price $2347
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Get a Rich Processing Palette With the BSS BLU-160 Signal Processor With BLU Link

The BLU-160 has open architecture which is fully configurable through HiQnet Audio Architect. A “drag and drop” method of configuration provide a simple and familiar design environment. BLU-160 offers configurable I/O, configurable signal processing and a high bandwidth, fault tolerant digital audio bus.

This processor features a low latency, fault tolerant digital audio bus of 256 channels which uses standard Category 5e cabling giving a distance of 100m between compatible devices. Fiber optic media converters can be used to increase the distance between devices to over 40 km.

Four card slots facilitate many different device I/O configurations. Each slot can accommodate any of six available I/O cards, including the Analog Input Card, Analog Output Card, Digital Input Card, Digital Output Card, AEC Input Card, and Telephone Hybrid Card. Each card supports four channels.

Analog Input Cards provide software configurable gain in 6dB steps up to +48dB per channel and software selectable Phantom Power per channel. Digital Input Cards and Digital Output Cards process AES/EBU and/or S/PDIF audio and offer a variety of clocking and syncing options. (Further information about the I/O cards can be found on dedicated datasheets)

Phantom Power, Sync, Signal Present and Clip information per channel is easily accessible, without the requirement for a PC, from clear front panel LED indication. Device-specific information such as Device Name, Device Type, Firmware Version Number, Time, IP Address and Subnet Mask is available from the front panel display. A bi-directional locate function allows devices to be identified both from and within HiQnet Audio Architect.

12 Control Inputs and 6 Logic Outputs allow the BLU-160 to be integrated with GPIO compatible devices. The Soundweb London Interface Kit, comprehensive documentation which details how Soundweb London systems can be integrated with third party control systems, is included within the installation of HiQnet Audio Architect.

The BLU-160 and the other members of the Soundweb London family provide the building blocks of the perfectly tailored system solution.


  • Four Input / Output Card Slots
  • Configurable Inputs / Outputs
  • Analog Inputs (with Phantom Power per Channel)
  • Analog Outputs
  • Digital Inputs (AES/EBU and S/PDIF)
  • Digital Outputs (AES/EBU and S/PDIF)
  • AEC Inputs (with Phantom Power per Channel)
  • Telephone Hybrid Card
  • Configurable Signal Processing
  • Rich Palette of Processing and Logic Objects
  • 256 Channel, Low Latency, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus
  • Clear Front Panel LED Indication
  • Informative Front Panel Display
  • Bi-Directional Locate Functionality
  • 12 Control Inputs and 6 Logic Outputs for GPIO Integration
  • Soundweb London Interface Kit for Third Party Control System Integration (Documentation)
  • HiQnet Device
  • Configuration, Control and Monitoring from HiQnet Audio Architect
  • EN 54-16 Compliant for life safety


SPECIFICATONS

  • Chassis: 19 inch (single rack space)
  • Custom I/O (card based): Yes
  • Analog Inputs: Up to 16
  • Digital Inputs: Up to 16
  • AEC Inputs: Up to 16
  • Analog Outputs: Up to 16
  • Digital Outputs: Up to 16
  • Telephone Connection: Up to 4
  • Max Inputs/Outputs: 16
  • Config: Software
  • LCD Display: Yes
  • Logic Processing: Yes
  • RS-232: Yes
  • GPIO: Yes
  • Signal Processing (MHz): 800
  • Cobranet: No
  • SWL Digital Audio Bus: 256
  • AVB: No
  • Dante: No


Manufacturer: BSS Audio U.S.A.
Model: BLU-160
SKU: I212663-N-12-WHXE
UPC: 691991016301


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