Jun 10, 2010 3:44 PM

The new BLU-BIB input expander complements the eight other members of the Soundweb London family and represents an inexpensive solution to increasing the number of inputs in a Harman HiQnet networked system.



The BLU-BIB features eight analog audio inputs on standard terminal block connectors and the 256-channel, low-atency, fault-tolerant digital audio bus. In addition to providing a backbone for the transportation of multiple channels, this bus also facilitates creating large, fault-tolerant, centralized matrices containing multiple devices. The digital audio bus uses standard Cat-5e or Cat-6 cable, which enables a distance of 100 meters between devices. The BSS Audio MC-1 fiber-optic media converter can be used to increase the distance between devices to more than 10km (6.2 miles) using single mode fiber.

Front panel controls are provided on the BLU-BIB to configure phantom power per channel and input gain per channel. Signal present, clip, phantom power, applied input gain and power status are displayed by front panel LED indicators for use with configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting.

The BLU-BIB features a front panel Lockout mode for tamper-free operation and a Stealth mode for inconspicuous operation in dimly lit environments, where flickering LEDs would be distracting.



A series of DIP switches on the rear of the device allow the eight input channels to be placed onto eight consecutive channels of the digital audio bus. The BLU-BIB devices are powered by an external 12VDC power supply, which is included with the device.

A BSS Audio 1U Rack Mount Kit is available to accommodate up to two BLU-BIB or BLU-BOB1 devices.

Find out more about BLU-BIB.

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