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BSS Audio Soundweb London BLU-BOB2 (Break-Out Box) Output Expander

$249.00

The BSS BLU-BOB2 is an output expander providing eight channels of analog audio output, seamlessly integrating with Soundweb London systems via the BLU link digital audio bus.

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  • 4 Analog Outputs: Provides four electronically balanced analog outputs.
  • BLU Link Integration: 256-channel, low-latency, fault-tolerant digital audio bus.
  • Simple Configuration: Channels assigned using rear-panel DIP switches only.
  • Standard Cabling: Uses standard Cat 5e cable for network connection up to 100m.
  • Flexible Mounting: Half-rack width chassis for versatile installation options.
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About the BSS Audio Soundweb London BLU-BOB2 (Break-Out Box) Output Expander

The BSS Audio Soundweb London BLU-BOB2 is a dedicated analog output expansion unit designed to extend the channel count of compatible Soundweb London DSP processors, such as the BLU series. This "Break-Out Box" serves a specific and critical function in larger audio systems: it provides additional physical output connections, allowing a single DSP processor to drive more zones, amplifiers, or loudspeakers than its built-in outputs permit. The BLU-BOB2 connects to the host processor via a single shielded CAT5 cable using the proprietary HiQnet London architecture, which carries digital audio, control data, and power, creating a clean, reliable, and simplified expansion link that eliminates the need for multiple long analog cable runs back to the main processor rack.

The unit itself is a rack-mountable device housing high-quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that transform the digital audio stream from the processor into balanced analog line-level signals. Each output typically features precision gain control and status indicators. By adding one or more BLU-BOB2 units, system designers can scale an installation's output capacity in increments (e.g., adding 8 or 16 outputs per box) to match the requirements of complex multi-zone environments like hotels, convention centers, stadiums, or large houses of worship. This modular approach offers significant cost and space efficiency, as a powerful central DSP can be located in a main equipment room, while compact, remote output expanders can be placed closer to the amplifier zones they serve, reducing analog cable length and potential noise interference.

Configuration and control of the BLU-BOB2 are seamlessly integrated into the Soundweb London design software. The software automatically recognizes connected devices on the London bus, and the expander's outputs appear as additional channels available for routing and processing within the same project file as the main processor. This creates a single, unified audio network that is programmed and managed as one coherent system. The BLU-BOB2 exemplifies the scalable, distributed system philosophy of the Soundweb London platform, providing a robust and elegant solution for expanding the reach and capability of a central audio processing brain in large-scale, professional installed sound applications.

Key Features

  • 4 Analog Outputs: Provides four electronically balanced analog outputs.
  • BLU Link Integration: 256-channel, low-latency, fault-tolerant digital audio bus.
  • Simple Configuration: Channels assigned using rear-panel DIP switches only.
  • Standard Cabling: Uses standard Cat 5e cable for network connection up to 100m.
  • Flexible Mounting: Half-rack width chassis for versatile installation options.

BSS Audio Soundweb London BLU-BOB2 (Break-Out Box) Output Expander Specs

System Function
Device Type
Analog Output Expander (Break-Out Box)
Compatible System
BSS Soundweb London (BLU Series)
Primary Function
Adds Remote Analog Outputs to DSP
Connection to Host
Shielded CAT5 (HiQnet London Bus)
Audio Output Specifications
Output Channels
Typically 8 or 16 (model dependent)
Output Type
Balanced Analog, Line Level
Connector
Removable Terminal Blocks (Euroblock)
Maximum Output Level
+24 dBu
Connection and Control
Control Protocol
HiQnet London Architecture
Configuration
Via Soundweb London Designer Software
Power Source
Bus Powered from Host (via CAT5) or Local PSU
Status Indicators
Per Channel Signal/Clip LEDs
Physical and Installation
Rack Units
1U
Mounting
Standard 19-inch Rack
Dimensions
480mm (W) x 44mm (H) x 150mm (D) approx.
Weight
Approx. 2 kg
Integration and Use
System Role
Extends I/O of a primary BLU processor
Typical Placement
Remote from main DSP, near amplifiers
Audio Quality
High-performance DACs

Key Features

  • 4 Analog Outputs: Provides four electronically balanced analog outputs.
  • BLU Link Integration: 256-channel, low-latency, fault-tolerant digital audio bus.
  • Simple Configuration: Channels assigned using rear-panel DIP switches only.
  • Standard Cabling: Uses standard Cat 5e cable for network connection up to 100m.
  • Flexible Mounting: Half-rack width chassis for versatile installation options.
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