BSS Z-BLU101 Signal Processor

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

The dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter offers legendary VCA-based compression in the increasingly popular 500 Series format. dbx has a much-heralded history with modular processors dating back to our 900 Series and the 560A continues that tradition.

Featuring the same switch-selectable OverEasy? and Hard Knee compression curves as our industry-standard dbx 160A rackmount processor, the dbx 560A will be your new workhorse compressor! With extremely wide-ranging threshold, ratio and output controls and true RMS level detection providing the most natural-sounding dynamics processing available, the 560A will provide punch to drums, bass, vocals, almost anything! It’s also versatile enough to go from subtle compression to "brick wall" peak limiting.

The dbx 580 Microphone Preamp is the perfect partner to your microphones, providing sonically-transparent gain that will reveal the detail and audio signature of even the most esoteric microphones. It will transform their low level output signal to a high level, high current output for direct connection to the line level inputs of your mixer, sampler or any other recording medium that accepts line level, analog input.

                    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 included side chain parametric filters allow the user to fine-tune control signals so that the gate reacts only when required. The Interactive Attack Control (IAC) circuit analyzes the program material to calculate the attack time of the gate. Separate hold and release controls offer additional flexibility. The XR4400 has a switchable operating mode for the gate and expander. With the MODE function off, the unit works in gate mode using an extremely fast attack time, thus preserving the transient details of the program material. In expander mode, the device analyzes the shape and dynamic contents of the input signal to calculate the control time parameters. The result is that vocals, instruments and complex mix signals can be cleaned up without audible clicks or other detrimental effects.

A couple function on the XR4400 provides a great deal of flexibility to link the expander/gate sections in a master/slave configuration.