BLU-BOB

The Soundweb London BLU-BOB or “break-out box” offers 8 channels of analog audio output expansion via the Soundweb London high bandwidth, fault tolerant digital audio bus.

This expander 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. The BSS Audio MC-1 fiber optic media converter can be used to increase the distance between devices to over 10km (6.2 miles) using single mode fiber.

The BLU-BOB output channels are easily configured by six DIP switches located on the rear of the device, which select consecutive channels in groups of eight. This simple configuration allows selection of any 8-channel range from the 256 channels available on the digital audio bus. Output channel assignments are configured by DIP switch selection only. The BLU-BOB is not configured by HiQnet™ London Architect.  Note that the BLU link channel dialog will always show 256 channels even if the BLU link ring is set to run at 96K when only 128 channels are available. This is because the BIB and BOB don’t have a specific settings for sample rate and take their sample rate from the master.

The 8 analog line level outputs utilize the same terminal block connectors as the BLU-80 and BLU-800 series' of the Soundweb London family.

Signal present and power status are clearly displayed by front panel LED indicators.

Two chassis styles are available, the first (BLU-BOB1) is a half rack width, desk or wall mounted version and the second (BLU-BOB2) is a 19” single rack space version with mounting ears for equipment racks. Front panel indication and rear panel connections are identical on both versions.

The BLU-BOB break-out box output expanders are powered by a 12VDC adaptor which is included with the device.

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

 
Key Features

• 8 Analog Audio Outputs

• Standard Terminal Block Connectors for Analog Audio Connections

• DIP Switches for Channel Range Selection

• 256 Channel, Low Latency, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus

• Clear Front Panel LED Indication

• 12VDC External Power

• Terminal Block Connectors for Power Connection

• Half Rack Width, Desk Mount or Wall Mount Chassis (BLU-BOB1)

• 19” 1RU Chassis (BLU-BOB2)

 

Channel Assignment Table