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. 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 London 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 London 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)
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
Spec Sheet available - Yes
Operating Temperature (Maximum):
95 F
Operating Temperature (Minimum):
41 F
Depth:
12.50 in
Height:
1.75 in
Width:
19 in
Product Weight:
9 lbs
Front Panel Led Indicators-Per Input:
Signal Present, CLIP, SYNC/48V, I/O card type (IN, OUT, DIG, AEC)
Front Panel Led Indicators-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:
3.5 kohm
Maximum Input Level:
+20dBu with 0dB input gain,+8dBu with 12dB gain
CMRR:
>75 dB at 1KHz
Input Noise (E.I.N.):
<-128 dBu typical with 150ohm source
Phantom Power:
48 V 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
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