BSS BLU10 Programmable Touchscreen Controller

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 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

Product Features:

    16-channel digital stereo mixer to create your personal monitor mix
    Ultra-intuitive \"analog\" operation with total recall and 16 presets for custom mixes
    State-of-the-art 24-bit D/A converters for premium audio quality
    16 Channel Select buttons with dual LEDs for perfect overview
    Level and Pan/Spread control per channel with LED meter
    3-band EQ per channel with mid-band frequency control
    Solo and Mute functions per channel
    Global Level and EQ controls plus Panic Mute function
    High power and \"drummer proof\" headphones output
    Fully adjustable limiter protects your ears and headphones
    Additional mono/stereo line output to connect your powered monitor
    MIDI IN port for real-time remote control of all channels by external MIDI device such as BEHRINGER BCF2000, BCR2000, etc.
    Standard CAT5e connection delivers power and 16 signals to each Personal Mixers
    ULTRANET connector to daisy-chain up to forty-eight P16-M mixers for large systems (in conjunction with P16-D)
    Ultra-low system latency of less than 1 millisecond
    Powered via external power supply (included) or P16-I / P16-D
    Mounts easily on a mic stand with the P16-MB mic stand mount (not included)
    Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions
    Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

 User\'s Manual

Overview Dial in YOUR mix exactly as YOU want it, in Real Time.

The PMC16 is a 16 channel personal monitor controller which allows the user to create a custom mix from 16 channels of audio. Designed to be used with the dbx TR1616 or any other BLU link compatible device, the PMC16 allows for monitoring with headphones, in-ear monitors, powered monitors, or traditional wedge monitors. Multiple PMC16s can be daisy chained using CAT5e cable allowing each user to receive 16 channels of high-resolution digital audio and create their own personalized mix to suit their monitoring needs. The PMC16 comprises a 16 channel mixer section with full control of levels, panning, effect send levels, muting, and soloing. Onboard Lexicon© reverb provides the finishing touch. The PMC16ʼs output processing section includes: stereo width control, wedge monitor compensation EQ, high and low master EQ, master level control, and dbx limiting. With a Setup Wizard for ease of configuration, full 16 channel level metering, channel grouping, 16 preset locations for future recall of configurations and mixes, and an intuitive yet powerful user interface, PMC16 gives you the power to dial in YOUR mix exactly as YOU want it, in real time.

Recommended for: Portable, Tour.

• 16 Channel Monitor Mixer with Level, Pan, Mute, Solo, & Reverb Send Control
• 16 Preset Locations for Mix & Configuration Recall
• LCD Display with 16 Channel Metering
• Built-In Lexicon© Reverb
• dbx PeakStopPlus™ Limiting
• Global High & Low EQ
• Global Master Level Control
• Global Stereo Width Control
• BLU Link High Bandwidth, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus
• XLR & 1/4” Stereo or Mono Outputs
• 1/8” & 1/4” Headphone Outputs
• Setup Wizard for Easy Configuration
• Supports 48 kHz & 96 kHz Sampling Rates
• Channel Linking, Grouping, & Multi-Select Capabilities
• Supports up to 60 PMC16s on a Single BLU Link Ring
• Built-In Sturdy Mic Stand Mount
• USB Port for Firmware Updates

                    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