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Output Expander with Digital Audio Bus bssaudio.com
Soundweb™ London
BLU-BOB (Break-Out Box) Output Expander
BLU-BOB1 Front
OVERVIEW:
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.
The 8 analog line level outputs utilize the same terminal block connectors as the other members 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 12V DC adapter which is included with the devices.
The BLU-BOB and the other members of the Soundweb London family provide the building blocks of the perfectly
tailored system solution.
BLU-BOB1 Rear
BLU-BOB2 Front
BLU-BOB2 Rear
KEY FEATURES:
9 8 Analog Audio Outputs
9 Standard Terminal Block Connectors for Analog
Audio Connections
9 DIP Switches for Channel Range Selection
9 256 Channel, Low Latency, Fault Tolerant Digital
Audio Bus
9 Clear Front Panel LED Indication
BSS AUDIO | Ph. +1 - 801-566-8800 | Fax +1 - 801-566-7662
9 12V DC External Power (included)
9 Terminal Block Connectors for Power Connection
9 Half Rack Width, Desk Mount or Wall Mount
Chassis (BLU-BOB1)
9 19” 1RU Chassis (BLU-BOB2)
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Soundweb™ London BLU-BOB (Break-Out Box)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Front Panel LED Indicators:
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
D/A Latency: 28/Fs [0.58ms@48K, 0.29ms@96K]
Digital Audio Bus:
Connectors: 2 x RJ45 Ethernet connectors
Maximum Cable Length: 100m/300ft on Category 5e cable between devices
Maximum Number of Nodes: 60
Latency Per Node: 4/Fs [0.08ms@48K, 0.04ms@96K]
Power and Dimensions:
Mains Voltage: 12V DC external power supply included
AC Power Input to Adapter: 19W
BTU Rating: <65 BTU/hr
Operating Temperature Range: 0º to 45º C (32º to 113º F)
Dimensions BLU-BOB1 (H(U) x W x D): 1.65” x 8.63” x 7.75” (42mm x 219mm x 197mm)
Dimensions BLU-BOB2 (H(U) x W x D): 1.75” x 19” x 7.75” (45mm x 483mm x 197mm)
Weight BLU-BOB1: 2.96 lbs / 1.34 kg
Weight BLU-BOB2: 5.13 lbs / 2.33 kg
Signal present per output, and Power
CHANNELS DIP SWITCH SETTINGS CHANNELS DIP SWITCH SETTINGS CHANNELS DIP SWITCH SETTINGS CHANNELS DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
1 to 8
9 to 16
17 to 24
25 to 32
33 to 40
41 to 48
49 to 56
65 to 72
73 to 80
81 to 88
89 to 96
97 to 104
105 to 112
113 to 120
129 to 136
137 to 144
145 to 152
153 to 160
161 to 168
169 to 176
177 to 184
193 to 200
201 to 208
209 to 216
217 to 224
225 to 232
233 to 240
241 to 248
57 to 64
121 to 128
Note: Lowest channel of 8 channel range is always output 1 of BLU-BOB
185 to 192
249 to 256
BSS AUDIO | Ph. +1 - 801-566-8800 | Fax +1 - 801-566-7662
18-0667-B
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