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BSS Audio Soundweb BLU-80 Signal Processor

$119.40 - $249.00

The BSS Audio Soundweb BLU-80 is a powerful, networked digital signal processor designed for professional audio installations requiring flexible routing, advanced DSP, and seamless integration. Featuring configurable I/O and 12 channels of AES/EBU digital audio, it provides pristine sound management across distributed systems. Built on BSS’s reliable Soundweb London architecture, the BLU-80 integrates with BLU-Link and CobraNet for scalable system designs. It’s ideal for stadiums, conference centers, and performance venues where precision, reliability, and network control are essential.

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  • Fully configurable DSP with 12 AES/EBU channels
  • Soundweb London architecture with BLU-Link support
  • Flexible analog and digital I/O configuration
  • Networked control and monitoring capability
  • Designed for large-scale commercial audio systems
  • Rack-mountable with robust industrial build
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About the BSS Audio Soundweb BLU-80 Signal Processor

The BSS Audio Soundweb BLU-80 is a high-density, networked digital signal processor that serves as a powerful and flexible core for complex audio systems in installed sound applications. As part of the Soundweb London family, it combines a robust DSP engine with a comprehensive set of analog and digital audio inputs and outputs in a compact 1U rack-mountable chassis. This processor is engineered to handle demanding tasks such as multi-zone matrix mixing, sophisticated system equalization, dynamic processing, and acoustic echo cancellation, making it suitable for conference centers, performing arts venues, broadcast facilities, and large-scale commercial installations. Its architecture allows for virtually any signal routing and processing configuration to be designed using intuitive drag-and-drop software, enabling system designers to create custom solutions without low-level programming.

A defining feature of the BLU-80 is its extensive I/O complement, which typically includes multiple analog mic/line inputs and outputs, along with digital audio interfaces such as AES/EBU or optional Dante network audio. This rich connectivity allows it to interface with a wide variety of source equipment, microphones, amplifiers, and other digital audio devices within a modern networked audio environment. Control and integration are facilitated through standard Ethernet connectivity, allowing the unit to be part of a larger distributed Soundweb London system, controlled via BSS's proprietary software or integrated into third-party control systems using open protocols like HiQnet London Architect or simple TCP/IP commands. The front panel provides clear status feedback and allows for basic local control, though primary configuration is intended for remote software access.

Built for 24/7 reliability, the BLU-80 features a robust metal enclosure and a universal power supply. Its processing power supports complex audio algorithms with low latency, which is critical for live sound reinforcement and conferencing applications. The device is field-upgradable, allowing its firmware and capabilities to be updated as needed. The BSS Audio Soundweb BLU-80 represents a professional-grade building block for creating scalable, software-defined audio systems, offering an optimal balance of processing power, I/O density, and networking capability for medium to large-scale installations where audio performance, flexibility, and system integration are paramount.

Key Features

  • Fully configurable DSP with 12 AES/EBU channels
  • Soundweb London architecture with BLU-Link support
  • Flexible analog and digital I/O configuration
  • Networked control and monitoring capability
  • Designed for large-scale commercial audio systems
  • Rack-mountable with robust industrial build

BSS Audio Soundweb BLU-80 Signal Processor Specs

Processor Configuration
Model
BLU-80
Type
High-Density Modular DSP
Form Factor
2U Rackmount
Standard I/O
Analog Inputs
16, Balanced XLR
Analog Outputs
16, Balanced XLR
Expansion Slots
4
Processing and Software
DSP Platform
Soundweb London
Configuration Software
London Architect
Control Interfaces
Ethernet, RS-232, GPIO, Front Panel
Audio Performance
Sample Rate
48 kHz
A/D - D/A Conversion
24-bit
Processing Latency
Ultra-Low, Configurable
Network and Expansion
Network Audio
Via Expansion Cards (Dante, AES, CobraNet)
Control Protocols
HiQnet, Telnet, SNMP
Slot Compatibility
Full Range of Soundweb London I/O Cards
Physical and Power
Power Supply
Dual Redundant, Hot-Swappable (Optional)
Cooling
Dual Fan with Speed Control
Use Case
Large Venues, Stadiums, Broadcast, Corporate
Reliability and Control
GPIO
8 Inputs, 8 Outputs (Programmable)
Presets
128 User-Definable
System Scalability
Can Link Multiple BLU Units

Key Features

  • Fully configurable DSP with 12 AES/EBU channels
  • Soundweb London architecture with BLU-Link support
  • Flexible analog and digital I/O configuration
  • Networked control and monitoring capability
  • Designed for large-scale commercial audio systems
  • Rack-mountable with robust industrial build
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