Blue 5C User Manual

Blue 5c

Audio Console

User Manual

Effective March 30, 2001

Model: 2505

5 Channel Stereo Console

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RJ45 cable

Mic Input Beissel

Line Input Beissel

Pro Input Beissel

Pro Output Beissel

BLUE 5c CABLE OPTIONS

Six-foot length of cable terminated with RJ45 plug on
one end and open leads on the other.
May be used for both audio inputs and outputs of the
Blue5c console.
Mic input (pre-amp) cable.
Used to bring Mic audio up to approx. 0 db.
Adjustable for Mic level of –45 to –65 db.
Four-foot cable with female XLR to RJ45 plug.
(48V Phantom power NOT available)
Consumer to Pro (line level) input cable.
Used to bring consumer audio levels up to approx. 0db.
Provides 10db audio boost plus an additional 6 db.
variable adjustment independent left and right.
Six-foot cable with male RCA’s to RJ45 plug.
Balanced audio input cable.
Used to connect Pro level (0db ) source equipment to
the Blue5c.
Six-foot cable with female XLR’s to Balanced RJ45
plug.
Balanced audio output cable.
Used to connect the output of the Blue5c to any
external device requiring XLR connectors.
Six-foot cable with RJ45 plug to Balanced male XLR’s.

NOTE: Console Output is +4db nominal

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Section 1 - Introduction and General Information

1.1 Blue 5c Audio Console

Congratulations on choosing an LPB Blue 5c audio mixing console. Blue has combined the
operational features of an ON AIR board with mobility and quick installation needed in both editing
and remote operations. The small size and low cost also are something new to the market.

Blue is intended for use in both professional and non- professional broadcast applications, including
radio, audio production, remotes, standard and low-power broadcast television as well as cable
television. Its flexible features, simplicity and excellent specifications extend its potential into
allied fields, such as small sound reinforcement systems and recording studios. Blue is an ideal
choice in any application requiring superior audio performance, rugged, long-term reliability, ease
of maintenance and simple, straightforward operation.

1.2 Console Configuration

Blue is a simple five channel console with stereo linear faders. Each of the five faders has two
stereo inputs. Input 1 & 2 for channel one, input 3 & 4 for channel two and so on. Input audio is
inserted into the console through RJ45 connectors located on the rear of the unit. There are ten
positions respective to inputs 1 through 10 and two stereo output connections for Program and Cue.
The DB25 pin connector located on the rear panel provides contact points for remote start tally’s for
all 10 inputs, Send bus audio, Program and Cue metering, On Air light tally as well as +/- 15VDC
and Ground. A 10 position DIP switch is located on the rear panel. When a switch is enable, the
respective ON switch, when depressed, will actuate the ON AIR Light tally on the DB25 and the
console ON AIR symbol will light as well. Studio monitor audio feeds are provided on the rear
panel by two balanced ¼ “ phone jacks. Level control is provided by a fader control located on the
right side of the console. Two separate headphone jacks and controls are located on both the left and
right front corners of the unit on ¼ “ phone jacks. A switch selecting either Program of Cue as well
as a level pot are provided.

FOR DETAILED CONNECTOR INFORMATION SEE THE

INSTRUCTION LABEL LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CONSOLE

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Section 2 - Warranty

Blue 5c Warranty Information

LPB Communications warrants its Blue 5c Audio Mixing Consoles to be free of defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of original shipment and excludes wear items
such as indicators, fuses, etc. Assemblies obtained by LPB Communications from other
manufacturers for use in Blue, such as faders and switches, carry a warranty only as stated by the
original manufacturer, typically one (1) year, and LPB Communications assumes no other liability.
LPB Communications assumes no liability for damage to product incurred in shipment or handling.

To establish the validity of the warranty, warranty registration forms included with the product at
time of shipment must be completed and submitted to LPB Communications at time of receipt by
the original purchaser. Failure to do so may invalidate any or all portions of the warranty.

The warranty is limited to malfunctions or defects discovered in the course of normal and correct
usage and/or maintenance of the product. Damages due to abuse, user misalignment, lack of
proper maintenance, usage or maintenance outside that prescribed in the Service Manual for the
product, mains voltage fluctuations or excursions, exposure to the elements, or acts of God, are
not covered under this warranty. Modification or alteration of the product by any party other than
LPB Communications causes this warranty to be null and void.

Warranty claims will be honored only through the established procedures of LPB Communications.
Product may be returned only following written notification to LPB Communications within thirty
days of the discovery of a malfunction or defect, and then only by utilizing LPB Communications
Material Return Authorization (MRA) system and procedures. LPB Communications reserves the
right, at its option, to repair, replace, or refund the original purchase price of defective product. LPB
Communications assumes no liability for shipping, handling, insurance, duty, or tariff fees incurred
in connection with the support of this warranty.

The full extent of the purchaser rights and remedies are stated above. No other warranties
expressed or implied by any third party is binding on LPB Communications. LPB Communications
assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use, or inability of
use, of this product.

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Section 3 - Specifications

Input:

Input Impedance:

Line 10,000 ohm bridging

Levels:

Line, 0 dbm

Output:

Program

Transformer Isolated, 600 ohm, +4dbm

Cue & Send

Active Balanced Bridging, 10,000 ohm, 0dbm

Frequency Response:

Line, 20 - 20 kHz ± 0.5 dbm

Noise:

Line, better than -80 dbm, 20 - 20 kHz

Crosstalk/Muting:

Better than 70 dbm between any outputs @ 1 kHz

Harmonic Distortion:

Less than 0.03% THD, 20 - 20 kHz

Intermodulation Distortion:

Less than 0.03% SMPTE

Note: Output measurements referenced to +4 dbm nominal output level

AC Line Input

100/120/220/240 VAC, 47-63 Hz

Physical Characteristics:

Height: 3.5”
Depth: 12.5”
Width: 16.5"
Weight: 5.25 lbs.

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