Description
The BLU-160 is a highly flexible and configurable digital signal processor designed for professional audio installations, conferencing systems, and life safety applications. Featuring a modular card-based architecture, advanced DSP processing, BLU link digital audio networking, and extensive control integration options, the BLU-160 delivers exceptional audio performance, scalability, and system management capabilities for complex installations.
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Key Features
- Modular architecture with four configurable input/output card slots
- Supports analog, digital, AEC, and telephone hybrid interface cards
- Up to 16 analog input channels
- Up to 16 analog output channels
- Up to 16 digital input channels
- Up to 16 digital output channels
- Up to 16 Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) input channels
- Supports up to 4 telephone hybrid connections
- Configurable analog inputs with phantom power per channel
- Supports AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital audio formats
- Fully configurable DSP signal processing architecture
- Extensive library of processing and logic objects
- 256-channel low-latency BLU link digital audio bus
- Fault-tolerant digital audio networking
- Front-panel LCD display for monitoring and configuration
- Clear front-panel LED status indicators
- Bi-directional locate functionality for system identification
- 12 control inputs for external device integration
- 6 logic outputs for automation and control systems
- GPIO support for custom control applications
- RS-232 connectivity for third-party integration
- Compatible with Soundweb London Interface Kit
- Full configuration, monitoring, and control via HiQnet Audio Architect
- HiQnet network-enabled device
- EN 54-16 compliant for life safety and emergency communication systems
- High-performance 800 MHz DSP processing engine
- Supports advanced logic processing functions
- Single rack space (1U) 19-inch chassis design
- Software-based configuration and system management
- Ideal for conferencing, paging, BGM, installed sound, and emergency voice alarm systems
- Scalable platform suitable for small to large networked audio installations
- Reliable operation for mission-critical commercial and public venue applications
Technical Specifications
- Chassis: 19″ Rack Mount (1U)
- Signal Processing Power: 800 MHz
- Maximum Inputs/Outputs: 16 Channels
- Analog Inputs: Up to 16
- Analog Outputs: Up to 16
- Digital Inputs: Up to 16
- Digital Outputs: Up to 16
- AEC Inputs: Up to 16
- Telephone Connections: Up to 4
- BLU Link Digital Audio Bus: 256 Channels
- LCD Display: Yes
- GPIO: Yes
- RS-232: Yes
- Logic Processing: Yes
- Configuration Method: Software
- HiQnet Compatible: Yes
- EN 54-16 Certified: Yes
- CobraNet: No
- Dante: No
- AVB: No
