The BSS Soundweb Contrio EC-8BV is an Ethernet wall controller for Harman HiQnet systems, giving end users tactile control of volume, mutes, presets and source selection on the wall. This is the black, dual-gang EU form-factor version, powered and networked over a single PoE Ethernet connection.
Controls
8 Buttons
+ push/rotary encoder
Connection
Ethernet PoE
Single port
Displays
2 x LCD
64 x 128 px
Finish
Black
Dual-gang EU
System Integration
The EC-8BV controls and monitors parameters within BSS Audio Soundweb London and other HiQnet devices, including Crown DCi series amplifiers. It is configured by simple drag-and-drop within HiQnet Audio Architect.
Features
✓Eight multi-function buttons for mute, preset recall and source selection
✓Push/rotary encoder for continuous (volume) and binary (mute) control
✓Encoder ring can show a bouncing audio meter or level/status feedback
✓Two 64 x 128 LCD screens with custom text
✓Multi-colour backlighting – eight colours with adjustable intensity
✓Single Ethernet port for control, monitoring and PoE power
✓Sleep mode dims all LEDs after inactivity; any input wakes the unit
✓Remote lock/unlock, plus local four-digit PIN unlock
✓Multiple operating modes reassign controls dynamically
✓Configured by drag-and-drop in HiQnet Audio Architect
Note
This is the black, dual-gang EU form-factor variant. The same controller is also available in white, and in a dual-gang US Decora form factor.
Specifications
| Type | Ethernet HiQnet wall controller |
| Controls | 8 buttons, push/rotary encoder, encoder ring |
| Displays | 2 x LCD, 64 x 128 px, custom text |
| Backlight | 8 colours, adjustable intensity |
| Connection / power | Single Ethernet port, PoE |
| Compatibility | Soundweb London and HiQnet devices, incl. Crown DCi amps |
| Software | HiQnet Audio Architect |
| Finish / format | Black, dual-gang EU |
