BSS BLU-160 Signal Processor with BLU Link

The Soundweb London BLU-160 offers configurable I/O, configurable signal processing and a high bandwidth, fault tolerant digital audio bus.
The BLU-160 has open architecture which is fully configurable through HiQnet™ London Architect. A rich palette of processing and logic objects and a “drag and drop” method of configuration provide a simple and familiar design environment.
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 40km.
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 London Architect.
The BLU-160 and the other members of the Soundweb London family provide the building blocks of the perfectly tailored system solution.

Key Features

• 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 London Architect

Technical Specifications

Front Panel Led Indicators:
Per Input: Signal Present, CLIP, SYNC/48V, I/O card type (IN, OUT, DIG, AEC)
Other: LCD Display, Data Activity
Analog Inputs: Up to 16 electronically balanced on Phoenix Combicon removable screw connectors
Mic/Line Inputs: Nominal gain 0dB, electronically switchable up to +48dB,in +6dB steps
Input Impedance: 3.5kΩ
Maximum Input Level: +20dBu with 0dB input gain,+8dBu with 12dB gain
CMRR: >75dB at 1KHz
Input Noise (E.I.N.): <-128dBu typical with 150Ω source
Phantom Power: 48V nominal, selectable per input
A/D Latency: 38.7/Fs
Digital Inputs: Up to 16 AES/EBU or S/PDIF on Phoenix/Combicon removable screw connectors
Input Impedance: 110 ohm (AES/EBU), 75 ohm (S/PDIF)
Sample Rate: 48kHz or 96kHz
Sample Rate Conversion: 8kHz-96kHz
THD+N: <-140dB
Latency: 3/Fso + (56.581/Fsi) + (55.658/Fso)
Analog Outputs: Up to 16 electronically balanced on Phoenix/Combicon removable screw connectors
Maximum Output Level: +19dBu
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz (+0.5dB/-1dB)
THD: <0.01% 20Hz to 20KHz, +10dBu output
Dynamic Range: 108dB typical, 22Hz-22KHz unweighted
Crosstalk: <-75dB
D/A Latency: 28/Fs
Digital Outputs: Up to 16 AES/EBU or S/PDIF on Phoenix/Combicon removable screw connectors
Output Impedance: 110 ohm (AES/EBU), 75 ohm (S/PDIF)
Sample Rate: 48kHz or 96kHz
Sample Rate Conversion: 8kHz-96kHz
THD+N: <-140dB
Latency: 3/Fso + (56.581/Fsi) + (55.658/Fso)
Digital Audio Bus:
Connectors: 2 x RJ45 Ethernet connectors
Maximum Cable Length: 100m/300ft on Category 5e cable between devices
Maximum Number of Nodes: 60
Latency Per Node: 4(+/-1)Fs
Power and Dimensions:
Mains Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: <35VA
BTU Rating: <188 BTU/hr
Operating Temperature Range: 15 (59) to 35 (95) degrees C (degrees F)
Dimensions (H(U) x W x D): 1.75" (1U) x 19" x 12.5"(45mm x 483mm x 318mm)
Weight: 9 lbs / 4.1 kgs (estimated)