This is a B-grade BSS BLU-BIB “break-in box” – 8 channels of analogue mic/line input expansion for any Soundweb London system over the BLU link high-bandwidth, fault-tolerant digital audio bus, offered at a reduced price. It is a standalone expander configured entirely by DIP switch and front-panel controls, with no HiQnet London Architect programming required.
B-Grade
Sold as B-grade stock at a reduced price. The unit is fully functional; cosmetic condition or packaging may differ from new. Please contact us if you need specifics on this individual item before ordering.
Inputs
8
Analogue mic/line
BLU link
256 ch
Digital audio bus
Reach
100m
Cat 5e; 10km via fibre
Format
Half 1U
Brackets included
Configuration
Six rear DIP switches select consecutive channels in groups of eight, assigning the inputs to any 8-channel range within the 256 available on the BLU link bus. Gain and phantom power are set per channel from the front panel – the BLU-BIB is not configured in HiQnet London Architect.
Features
✓8 analogue mic/line inputs on terminal-block connectors
✓256-channel fault-tolerant BLU link audio bus
✓DIP-switch channel assignment, no software needed
✓Per-channel front-panel gain and phantom power
✓Signal-present, clip and phantom LEDs per channel
✓Edit, Normal and Stealth front-panel modes
✓Rack, under-table or wall mountable (brackets included)
✓Included 12V DC power adapter
Specifications
| Type | Soundweb London BLU link input expander (B-grade) |
| Inputs | 8 x analogue mic/line, terminal block |
| Bus | 256-channel BLU link over Cat 5e |
| Distance | 100m Cat 5e; over 10km via BSS MC-1 fibre converter |
| Power | Included 12V DC adapter |
| Format | Half 1U |
