BSS BLU10 Programmable Touchscreen Controller White

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.

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

SPECIFICATIONS
Input: Coaxial RCA digital audio, PCM stereo or Dolby Digital
Output: Left and Right RCA analog
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, (+/- 0.5 dB)
THD: 0.025%
Power Requirement: Input: 100V~240V AC, Output: 5V DC (use Xantech supplied power supply only)
Dimensions (W x H x D):
Unit: 4-3/4” x 1” x 1-15/16” (119 x 25 x 48 mm)
Single pack carton: 7-1/4” x 3-1/2” x 6-1/2” (185 x 85 x 165 mm)
Weight:
Unit: 0.25 lbs (0.12 kg)
Single pack carton: 0.85 lbs (0.40 kg)

The Symphony I/O Chassis from Apogee provides two I/O Module slots for a variety of digital audio conversion options that form the interface side of the Symphony I/O. Elegant and easy to use, the front panel of Symphony I/O Chassis presents the visual feedback needed to monitor levels, sample rate and clock status, along with the controls required to adjust gain, output levels ,and select the Audio Interface Mode (AIM).

The rear panel provides access to the two I/O Module slots that are capable of a combined thirty-two channels of input and output. PCI, USB and Ethernet connectivity ensures complete compatibility with popular workstations, while the panel also includes Wordclock I/O connectors and termination, LoopSynch I/O connectors, and a quiet digitally-controlled fan to keep everything running cool.

The Audio Interface Mode (AIM) allows the system to be optimized for the most popular audio workstation environments, including Symphony PCI, Pro Tools HD PCI, USB audio, or to function as a standalone converter. With a two-step adjustment using a single front panel encoder knob, the interface can be easily switched back and forth between the preferred modes.

The optional five I/O Modules allow the user to choose from standard configurations, or customize the following - channel count, analog to digital input, digital to analog output, microphone preamps (requires an analog card) and digital I/O.