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BSS Audio BLU-50 4x4 Signal Processor with BLU Link

BH #BSBLU50 • MFR #BLU-50
BSS Audio BLU-50 4x4 Signal Processor with BLU Link
Key Features
  • 4 Analog Inputs with 48V Phantom Power
  • 4 Analog Outputs
  • Configurable Signal Processing
  • 48-Channel Digital Audio Bus
The BSS Audio BLU-50 is a 4x4 signal processor with built-in BLU link that provides 48 channels of low-latency, fault-tolerant digital audio. The BLU-50 is configured, controlled, and monitored for HiQnet Audio Architect and is compatible with other members of the Soundweb London family.
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Expected availability: Dec 28, 2023
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BSS Audio BLU-50 Overview

The BSS Audio BLU-50 is a 4x4 signal processor with built-in BLU link that provides 48 channels of low-latency, fault-tolerant digital audio. The BLU-50 is configured, controlled, and monitored for HiQnet Audio Architect and is compatible with other members of the Soundweb London family.

The 48 channels of BLU link bus represents channels 1-48 of a larger 256 channel BLU link bus when integrated with other BLU link devices such as the BLU-800, BLU-320, BLU-160, BLU-120, BLU-BIB, and BLU-BOB devices. Up to 60 BLU link compatible devices can share channels on a single bus. As with other Soundweb London devices, 12 Control Inputs, 6 Logic Outputs, and an RS-232 port allow the BLU-50 to be integrated with other compatible devices.

The 1/2 rack processor offers a fixed configuration of four inputs and four outputs, configurable signal processing, logic processing, and BLU link. The device can be powered via POE or from the included 12 VDC power adapter. The analog inputs of the BLU-50 provide software configurable gain in 6 dB increments up to +48 dB per channel. Software selectable phantom power is available per channel. The front panel provides LED indicators for phantom power, signal present, and clip information.

  • 4 analog inputs (with 48V phantom power per channel)
  • 4 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
  • Bidirectional locate functionality
  • 12 control inputs and 6 logic outputs for GPIO Integration
  • Soundweb London Interface kit for third-party control system integration
  • HiQnet device
  • Configuration, control, and monitoring from HiQnet London Architect
  • 12-48 VDC or PoE+ powering options (12 VDC power supply included)
  • Optional rackmount, surface-mount, and desk-mount installation hardware available separately 

BSS Audio BLU-50 Specs

Indicators
Per Input: Signal Present, CLIP, 48V (Input Only)
Other: COM, STAT, ERR, PWR
Analog Inputs
Analog Inputs: 4 Electronically Balanced on Phoenix Mini Combicon Removable Screw Connectors
Mic/Line Inputs: Nominal Gain 0 dB, Electronically Switchable up to +48 dB, in +6 dB Steps
Input Impedance: 3.5 Kilohms
Maximum Input Level: +20 dBu with 0 dB Input Gain, +8 dBu with 12 dB Gain
CMRR: > 45 dB at 1 kHz
Input Noise (E.I.N.): < -128 dBu Typical with 150 Ohms source
Phantom Power: 48 V Nominal, Selectable per Input
Analog Outputs
Analog Outputs: 4 Electronically Balanced on Phoenix Mini Combicon Removable Screw Connectors
Maximum Output Level: +20 dBu
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0.5 dB / -1 dB)
THD: 0.005% Typical at +4 dBu, 1 kHz, 0 dB Input Gain
Dynamic Range: 110 dB A-Weighted, > 107 dB Unweighted
Crosstalk: < -100 dB
Output Impedance: 120 Ohms
D/A Latency: 29/Fs (0.60 ms at 48 kHz)
Control Ports
Control Ports: 12 Inputs and 6 Outputs
Control Input Voltage: 0 to 4.5 V
Control Input Impedance: 4.7 Kilohms to +5 V (2-Wire Mode), >1 Megohm (3-Wire Mode)
Logic Output Voltage: 0 or +5 V Unloaded
Logic Output Impedance: 440 Ohms
Logic Output Current: 10 mA Source, 60 mA Sink
WatchDog
Watchdog Output: Phoenix/Combicon Connector for Fail-Safe Control
Opto Output Current: 14 mA Withstanding Voltage: 80 V Maximum (Off)
Series Impedance: 220 Ohms (Isolated)
Control
Control Network
Connectors: RJ45 Ethernet Connector
Maximum Cable Length: 300' / 100 m on Category 5 Cable between Device and Ethernet Switch
BLU Link
Connectors: 2 x RJ45 Ethernet Connectors
Maximum Cable Length: 300' / 100 m on Category 5e Cable between Devices
Maximum Number of Nodes: 60
Latency: 11/Fs (0.23 ms at 48 kHz)
Pass-Through Latency: 4/Fs (0.08 ms at 48 kHz)
Power
Power Requirements: 12 to 48 VDC
Power Adapter: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 12 VDC Output
Power Consumption: < 55 VA
BTU
<188 BTU/Hr
Operating Temperature
32 to 113°F / 0 to 45°C
Dimensions
1.6 x 8.6 x 7.8" / 41.3 x 219.2 x 196.9 mm
Weight
2.8 lb / 1.3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.1 x 11.1 x 7.4"

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