BSS BLU-BIB - Input Connection / Input Expander

The Soundweb London BLU-BIB or "break-in box" offers 8 channels of analog audio input expansion via Soundweb London's high-capacity, fault-tolerant digital audio bus. This expander features a low-latency, fault-tolerant digital audio bus with 256 channels using standard Category 5e cabling, allowing 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-BIB's input channels are easily configured using six DIP switches located on the rear of the device, which select consecutive channels in groups of eight. This simple configuration allows assignment to any 8-channel range within the 256 channels available on the digital audio bus. Input channel assignments are configured only by selecting the DIP switches. The BLU-BIB is not configured via HiQnet? Audio Architect. Input gain for each channel and phantom power are adjusted via knobs on the front panel. The 8 analog mic/line level inputs use the same terminal block connectors as the other members of the Soundweb London family. Signal presence, clipping, and phantom power per channel are displayed via LED indicators on the front panel. The front panel also contains LED status indicators for power and applied gain. The BLU-BIB operates in three different modes, entered and exited via the front panel controls. Edit Mode allows the user to adjust each channel's input gain and phantom power. Normal Mode prevents the user from changing input gain or phantom power. Stealth Mode prevents the same changes, but without LED illumination (except for power). The chassis is half a rack unit wide and can be rack-mounted using BSS Audio's 1U Rack Mount Kit. It can also be mounted under a desk or on a wall using the included mounting brackets. The BLU-BIB break-in box input expander is powered by the included 12V DC adapter. The BLU-BIB and the other members of the Soundweb London family provide the building blocks for a perfectly tuned system solution. Features: 8 analog audio inputs Standard terminal block connectors for analog audio connections DIP switches for channel range selection Front-panel input gain and phantom power control Front-panel lockout for tamper-free operation Front-panel Stealth mode for discreet operation Low-latency, fault-tolerant 256-channel digital audio bus Clear front-panel LED indication External 12V DC power included Terminal block connectors for power connection Half-rack width desktop or wall-mount chassis (BLU-BOB1) 1U rack-mount kit available separately