BSS BLU-100 12x8 Signal Processor with BLU Link

The Soundweb London BLU-100 offers a fixed configuration of 12 inputs and 8 outputs, configurable signal processing and a high bandwidth, fault tolerant digital audio bus.
The BLU-100 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 48 channels which uses standard Category 5e cabling giving a distance of 100m between compatible devices. Fiber media converters can be used to increase the distance between devices to over 40km.
The BLU-100 is compatible with the entire Soundweb London family and its 48 channel digital audio bus represents channels 1-48 of the larger 256 channel digital audio bus when integrated with the BLU-800, BLU-320, BLU-160, BLU-120 and BLU-BOB devices.
The BLU-100 and the other members of the Soundweb London family provide the building blocks of the perfectly tailored system solution.

Key Features

• 12 Analog Inputs (with 48v Phantom Power per Channel)
• 8 Analog Outputs
• Configurable Signal Processing
• Rich Palette of Processing and Logic Objects
• 48 Channel, Low Latency, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus
• Clear Front Panel LED Indication
• 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, 48V (Input only)
Other: COM, STAT, ERR, PWR
Analog Inputs: 12 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: 37/Fs <0.77ms@48k>
Analog Outputs: 8 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
Output Impedance: 40Ω balanced and 20Ω unbalanced
D/A Latency: 29/Fs <0.60ms@48k>
BLU link:
Connectors: 2 x RJ45 Ethernet connectors
Maximum Cable Length: 100m/300ft on Category 5e cable between devices
Max. Number of Nodes: 60
Latency: 11/Fs <0.23ms@48k>
Pass Through Latency: 4/Fs <0.08ms@48k>
Power and Dimensions:
Mains Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: <55VA
BTU Rating: <188 BTU/hr
Operating Temp. Range: 15 (59) to 35 (95) degrees C (degrees F)
Dims: (H(U) x W x D): 1.75" (1U) x 19" x 9.0"(45mm x 483mm x 229mm)
Weight: 6.4 lbs / 2.9 kg