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The original Soundweb 9010 Programmable Controller set new standards in control interfacing to DSP systems, and has yet to be bettered as a simple yet powerful interface.
The Soundweb London equivalent, the BLU-10, builds on that power and reputation by adding touch-screen control to make a more attractive and potentially cost-saving control solution. It is possible that a BLU-10 could replace a more expensive proprietary touch screen solution where simpler control interfacing is required.
As with the Soundweb 9010, up to 100 control ʽpagesʼ of virtually any Soundweb London DSP parameter can be constructed, with the ability to create ʽfoldersʼ for nested pages. Access to specific pages or folders can be restricted with the used of password protection, so that only engineers or key employees can adjust critical system parameters.
Each page can hold up to eight different functions and with navigation being carried out entirely by a page list, all of these functions can be assigned to real parameters rather than functioning as page transitions.
Programming the BLU-10
Soundweb users will be familiar with the simple drag-and-drop programming interface, and the BLU-10 interface is very similar. Once the menu pages have been created, operation of the pages can be tested using the special simulation mode, which emulates how the controller will work when in use. This allows menu structures to be checked before the system goes live.
The BLU-10 connects into a Soundweb London network via its Ethernet port, either directly into the rear of a rackmount device such as the BLU-16 with a Cat 5 crossover cable or with a standard Cat 5 cable into an Ethernet switch. The unit is powered either using the terminals on the rear, accepting a range of 12V - 48V DC or with IEEE802.3af Power Over Ethernet (POE).
Mechanical Installation
The BLU-10 mounts in a standard US 3-gang wallbox (available from BSS Audio) using the screws provided with the unit. | The dbx 520 will help you expertly tame the excessive sibilance often found in vocals and other high frequency dense material. Based upon the legendary dbx 902, the dbx 520’s unique features make it possible to achieve an exact amount of de-essing regardless of variations in signal levels. The 520 allows you to create brilliant, crisp vocals without sibilance!
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AES, S/PDIF, Optical I/O - Word Clock/Video In - 6 Word Clock Outs
Optional X-Video expansion card to provide master video sync generator
Realtime format conversion between all digital formats
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) using Apogee´s C777 Clock Technology up to 192kHz
Adaptive Loop Filtering (ALF) to optimize clock performance and minimize jitter
Three stage Termination Sensing for each word clock output
INPUTS
2 x AES-EBU on XLR 44.1k-192k single-wide and 88.2 k–192k double-wide.
S/PDIF optical on TOS-LINK 44.1-48k
S/PDIF coaxial on RCA 44.1-192k
ADAT 44.1-48k
ADAT/SMUX II for 88.2-96k
ADAT/SMUX IV for 176.4-192k
Word Clock BNC 44.1 –192k
Video
Optional video sync (X-Video card)
OUTPUTS
2 x AES-EBU on XLR single or double wide 44.1-192k
S/PDIF coaxial 44.1-192k
S/PDIF optical on TOS-LINK 44.1-48k
6 x BNC Word Clock 44.1-192k (of which 2 can output 256fs at low sample rates)
ADAT
SMUX II
SMUX IV
Optional video sync (X-Video card)
SPECS
Sample rates: 44.1/48-88.2-96-176-192 . All +/- 10%
Video: PAL/NTSC/60Hz
"SuperClock" (256fs)
Pull up/down 0.1% and 4% from any sample rate
Apogee´s new Ultra Low Jitter C777 clock
Three stage termination indicator (under/correct/over) on each
Word Clock output:
"SureLock" technology for drop out prevention
4 digit numeric true sample rate indication
Universal power: 15 W 90-250 VAC 50-60 HZ
Connection:
Any interface with these digital I/O connections:
Word clock, ADAT/SMUX, S/PDIF, AES
Operating System:
Mac and Windows
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The Soundweb London BLU-101 offers a fixed configuration of 12 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs, configurable signal processing, AEC processing, and a high bandwidth, fault tolerant digital audio bus.
The BLU-101 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.
The BLU-101 contains dedicated AEC processing for up to 12 independent AEC algorithms. The AEC algorithm can be applied to signals coming from the local analog inputs or from the digital audio bus. 12 individual AEC references (one per algorithm) allow the user to provide a solution for multiple conferencing spaces using a single device.
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and Noise Cancellation (NC) are also provided per AEC algorithm. AGC ensures that microphone levels remain at an optimum level, and NC removes steady state noise (such as from a projector fan or air conditioning device) from the signal path.
This processor features a low latency, fault tolerant digital audio bus of 48 channels which uses standard Category 5e cabling giving a distance of 100m between compatible devices. Fiber media converters can be used to increase the distance between devices to over 40km.
The BLU-101 is compatible with the entire Soundweb London family and its 48 channel digital audio bus represents channels 1-48 of the larger 256 channel digital audio bus when integrated with the BLU-800, BLU-320, BLU-160, BLU-120, BLU-BIB and BLU-BOB devices.
Analog Inputs provide software configurable gain in 6dB steps up to +48dB per channel and software selectable Phantom Power per channel.
Phantom Power, Signal Present and Clip information per channel is easily accessible, without the requirement for a PC, from clear front panel LED indication. 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-101 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-101 and the other members of the Soundweb London family provide the building blocks of the perfectly tailored system solution.
Key Features:
• 12 Analog Inputs (with 48v Phantom Power per Channel)
• 8 Analog Outputs
• Configurable Signal Processing
• 12 Channels of AEC Processing with Auto Gain Control and Noise Cancellation
• Rich Palette of Processing and Logic Objects
• 48 Channel, Low Latency, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus
• Clear Front Panel LED Indication
• 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 |
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