BSS BLU-BOB2 8-CH.ANALOG BREAK-OUT BOX

The Soundweb London BLU-BOB2 or "break-out box” offers 8 channels of analog audio output expansion via the Soundweb London high bandwidth, fault tolerant digital audio bus.

This expander features a low latency, fault tolerant digital audio bus of 256 channels which uses standard Category 5e cabling giving a distance of 100m between compatible devices. The BSS Audio MC-1 fiber optic media converter can be used to increase the distance between devices to over 10km (6.2 miles) using single mode fiber.

The BLU-BOB2 output channels are easily configured by six DIP switches located on the rear of the device, which select consecutive channels in groups of eight. This simple configuration allows selection of any 8-channel range from the 256 channels available on the digital audio bus. Output channel assignments are configured by DIP switch selection only. The BLU-BOB2 is not configured by HiQnet™ London Architect.

The 8 analog line level outputs utilize the same terminal block connectors as the other members of the Soundweb London family.

Signal present and power status are clearly displayed by front panel LED indicators.

Two chassis styles are available, the first (BLU-BOB1) is a half rack width, desk or wall mounted version and the second (BLU-BOB2) is a 19” single rack space version with mounting ears for equipment racks. Front panel indication and rear panel connections are identical on both versions.

The BLU-BOB2 break-out box output expanders are powered by a 12V DC adapter which is included with the devices.

The BLU-BOB2 and the other members of the Soundweb London family provide the building blocks of the perfectly tailored system solution.


KEY FEATURES:

• 8 Analog Audio Outputs


• Standard Terminal Block Connectors for Analog
  Audio Connections


• DIP Switches for Channel Range Selection


• 256 Channel, Low Latency, Fault Tolerant Digital
  Audio Bus


• Clear Front Panel LED Indication


• 12VDC External Power included


• Terminal Block Connectors for Power Connection


• 19” 1RU Chassis (BLU-BOB2)

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.

INPUT:    4 balanced +4dBu/50kΩ on female XLR connectors; 4 unbalanced 1Vpp/50kΩ on RCA connectors.
OUTPUT:    4 unbalanced 1Vpp/49Ω on RCA connectors; 4 balanced +4dBu/49Ω on male XLR connectors.
MAX. OUTPUT:    18Vpp.
BANDWIDTH (-3dB):    30kHz.
S/N RATIO:    Better than 89dB.
THD:    Less than 0.02%.
POWER SOURCE:    115-230V AC, 50/60Hz, 3.7VA.
DIMENSIONS:    19" x 7" x 1U W, D, H, rack mountable.
WEIGHT:    2.4kg (5.3lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES:    Power cord.

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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.

                    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    

An elegant slim-line device contains all the functions required by a system for distributing different musical programmes in homes for multi-room sound systems and commercial premises.

Three different musical programmes and one for paging can be transmitted in five mono zones, or alternatively four zones, one of which is in stereo. It is also possible to extend the number of zones to ten using a simple connector to interlink two systems. The system has five amplified 20 W / 4 ohm outputs. For each of the five zones, a direct auxiliary input is available for connecting sources such as CD players or mixers to be used exclusively for one zone/room.
The back-lit display and function keys make it possible to access all the menus for configuring and adjusting the system: Volume, Tone, Loudness, Output settings, VOX.