Introduction
Soundweb London
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What is Soundweb London?
Soundweb London provides a range of configurable and fixed I/O devices
offering open architecture audio processing including…..
Dynamics, Mixers, Equalization, Crossovers & Filters, Delay, Matrices, plus
lots more…..
Network audio distribution protocols for transmitting audio real-time
between multiple locations
Advanced logic for managing audio and control interfaces
A range of methods for controlling Soundweb London Devices
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Applications…..
Stadia
Theme Park
Hotel
Bar
Club
Conference Center
Court Room
Retail
Cruise Liner
Sporting Venue
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Soundweb London Overview
Local Inputs & Outputs
Four cards slots each providing 4 channels of I/O
Card slots labeled as A, B, C & D
Each connector provides 2 channels of balanced I/O
Multiple configurations available including…..
16x0, 12x4, 8x8, 4x12, 0x16
Partial fit options also available (example: 4x8, 4x4 etc…..)
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Available Card Options
4 Channel Analog Mic/Line Input Card
4 Channel Analog Line Output Card
4 Channel Digital Input Card (AES/EBU and S/PDIF)
4 Channel Digital Output Card (AES/EBU and S/PDIF)
4 Channel Analog Mic/Line Input Card with AEC processing per channel*
Telephone Hybrid Card with 2 Analog Mic/Line Input *
* only compatible in the BLU-800, BLU-320, BLU-160 & BLU-120 devices
Soundweb London Overview
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Card Type Indicator
Analog Input Card - Green
Analog Output Card - Orange
Digital Input Card - Blue
Digital Output Card - Red
AEC Input Card - White
Telephone Hybrid Card – Yellow
….. all visible without device power
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Soundweb London Overview
Digital Cards Configuration
2 x Stereo AES/EBU Signals
1 x Stereo AES/EBU Signal & 1 x Stereo S/PDIF Signal
2 x Stereo S/PDIF Signals
Word Clock In on Digital Output Cards
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Soundweb London Overview
General Purpose Input Output (GPIO)
12 Control Input pins supporting two-state and continuous controls
Providing remote volume, source, mute & preset control
Internally pulled up to +5 volts
6 Control Output pins
Allowing control of external LED’s and Relays
0V or +5V output
Opto-Watchdog for system hardware status monitoring
Support of 3-wire mode for long cable runs
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Soundweb London Overview
Ethernet Connector
HiQnet Ethernet control port - HiQnet is the communications protocol from
Harman that allows Harman HiQnet products to be controlled and monitored via
a standard Ethernet network infrastructure
Connection via HiQnet London Architect to Configure, Control & Monitor a
Soundweb London device
Supporting DHCP, Auto IP & Manual IP address assignment
Control of Soundweb London devices from third-party control systems, such as
AMX or Crestron
Simple control of external devices such as projectors, video matrix, etc…. Via
TCP or UDP commands
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Soundweb London Overview
RS-232 Port
Control of Soundweb London devices from third-party control systems, such as
AMX or Crestron
Simple control of external devices such as projectors, video matrix, etc…. from
a Soundweb London device
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Soundweb London Overview
Locate Button
Bi-directional Locate for identification of hardware devices from….
Front of device
Rear of device
HiQnet London Architect Network window
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Soundweb London Overview
Networking Audio Distribution Protocols
Network based audio distribution protocols for transmission of digital audio
between multiple Soundweb London device and other Pro products
BLU link (Digital Audio Bus)
BLU link is a proprietary network audio distribution protocol to BSS Audio
providing a low latency, fault tolerant digital audio bus of 256 channels in a ring
or bus topology
CobraNet
Licensed technology with primary and secondary ports for fault tolerance
utilising standard Ethernet hardware
More information to come…..
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Soundweb London Overview
Product Badge
Detailing the Soundweb London device type
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Soundweb London Overview
Front Panel Indication
Local I/O
Identifying the I/O card type fitted per slot
I/O Signal, Clip and Sync/48V
Network Indication
For CobraNet and HiQnet control
Front Panel LCD
Device Information including device type and name, status, firmware version,
IP address and local time
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Audio Distribution Protocols
Digital audio network distribution protocols available to Soundweb London
devices…..
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CobraNet TM is licensed technology to Cirrus Logic and is considered an
industry standard in the professional audio industry as a network digital
audio distribution protocol, featuring…..
Supporting standard Ethernet hardware
64 Channel per connection (32 x 32)
Creating up to a 40 x 40 matrix within a Soundweb London device
Latency options of 5.3ms, 2.6ms & 1.3ms
Supporting 48kHz & 96kHz
Redundancy options available
Supports both copper and optical infrastructure
Easily scalable and configurable in real time
CobraNet
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Topology example…..
CobraNet
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BLU link is a proprietary network audio distribution protocol to BSS Audio
featuring…..
Ring / bus topology (Direct connection between devices)
256 Channel bus
Supporting up to 128 x 128 matrix within a Soundweb London device
Low-Latency with 4 samples between devices
Supporting 48kHz & 96kHz
Fault-Tolerant through a self-healing network
100m/300ft on Cat 5e cable between devices
Fiber Media Converter to extend distance
BLU link
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Topology example…..
BLU link
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The MC-1 is an optical media convertor for use with BLU link to achieve
distances over 100 meters between devices
Gigabit Media Conversion
10 km (6.2 miles) Transmission Distance Using 131Onm Single Mode Fiber
Cable
Automatic Link Restoration
Status LEDs
SC Style Fiber Connector
RJ45 Copper Connector
External 12V DC Power Supply
MC-1 Fiber Optic Media Converter
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Soundweb London Configurable Devices
Introducing the Configurable Devices within Soundweb London products
family enabling a truly flexible and scalable system built to the needs of any
application…..
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BLU-80
Configurable I/O
Signal Processing 1X
CobraNet™
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BLU-32
Configurable I/O
Signal Processing
CobraNet™
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Configurable I/O
Signal Processing 1X
CobraNet™
BLU-16
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Configurable I/O
Signal Processing 4X
CobraNet™
Digital Audio Bus
BLU-800
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Configurable I/O
Signal Processing
CobraNet™
Digital Audio Bus
BLU-320
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Configurable I/O
Signal Processing 4X
CobraNet™
Digital Audio Bus
BLU-160
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Configurable I/O
Signal Processing
CobraNet™
Digital Audio Bus
BLU-120
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Comparison Table
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Soundweb London Pre-Configured Devices
Introducing the Soundweb London BLU-100 Series, a range of products
with Pre-Configured local I/O yet retaining the processing power and
flexibility as their configurable family members
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▪ 12 Analogue Inputs (with 48v Phantom Power per Channel)
▪ 8 Analogue Outputs
▪ Configurable Signal Processing
▪ 48 Channel, Low Latency, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus
▪ 12 Control Inputs / 6 Logic Outputs
▪ Support for Ethernet & Third Party Control
Soundweb London BLU-100
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▪ 12 Analogue Inputs (with 48v Phantom Power per Channel)
▪ 8 Analogue Outputs
▪ Configurable Signal Processing
▪ 12 Channels of AEC Processing with Auto Gain Control
and Noise Cancellation
▪ 48 Channel, Low Latency, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus
Soundweb London BLU-101
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▪ 10 Analogue Inputs (with 48v Phantom Power per Channel)
▪ 8 Analogue Outputs
▪ Configurable Signal Processing
▪ 8 Channels of AEC Processing with Auto Gain Control
and Noise Cancellation
▪ RJ-11 Telephone Input / Output Port
▪ 48 Channel, Low Latency, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus
Soundweb London BLU-102
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Cost Effective Break-In / Break-Out Boxes
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8 Analogue Audio Inputs
DIP Switches for Channel Range Selection
256 Channel, Low Latency, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus
Front Panel Input Gain & Phantom Power Control (With Lock-out Setting)
Clear Front Panel LED Indication
12VDC External Power
Half Rack Width, Desk Mount or Wall Mount Chassis
BLU-BIB
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8 Analogue Audio Outputs
DIP Switches for Channel Range Selection
256 Channel, Low Latency, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus
Clear Front Panel LED Indication
12VDC External Power
Half Rack Width, Desk Mount or Wall Mount Chassis
BLU-BOB 1
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Rack Mount Kit
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Rack Mount Kit
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8 Analogue Audio Outputs
DIP Switches for Channel Range Selection
256 Channel, Low Latency, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus
Clear Front Panel LED Indication
12VDC External Power
19” 1RU Chassis
BLU-BOB 2
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Soundweb London BLU link Topologies
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BLU-100 Series
Systems - Standalone BLU-10x
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BLU-100 Series
Systems - Increasing Inputs or Outputs
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BLU-100 Series
Systems - Multiple BLU-10x Devices
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BLU-100 Series
Systems - Mixed Soundweb London Family
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Digital Audio Bus - BLU link
1 - 48
1 - 256
49 - 256
1 - 256
BLU-xx0
256 Channels
BLU-100 Series
48 Channels
Channels 1-48
Pass-through of 49-256
BLU-xx0 BLU-100 BLU-xx0
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Soundweb London AEC Card…..
Compatible with BLU-800, BLU-320, BLU-160 and BLU-120 Devices
Four Independent Channels of AEC
On Board Processing with
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
Noise Cancellation (NC)
Non-Linear Processing (NLP)
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Compatible with BLU-800, BLU-320, BLU-160 and BLU-120 Devices
Telephone Interface (POTS)
2 Analogue Mic/Line Input Channels
Line Echo Cancellation
Worldwide Certification
Soundweb London Telephone Hybrid Card…..
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▪ RJ-22 Jack for Connection to Headset Jack of VoIP/Digital Phone
▪ 1 Balanced Analogue Input, 1 Balanced Analogue Output for Connection to Soundweb London Device
▪ 2.5mm Jack for Alternate Connection to Cellular Phone with TRS Headset Jack
▪ Two Cables with Different Wiring Configurations for Quick Compatibility with Most VoIP/Digital Phones (included)
▪ Rugged Metal Chassis
▪ Surface/Under-Table Mountable
BLU-HIF Telephone Headset Interface
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▪ Using the BLU-HIF with a VoIP/Digital Telephone
BLU-HIF Telephone Headset Interface
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▪ Using the BLU-HIF with a Phone Equipped with a 2.5mm TRS Jack
BLU-HIF Telephone Headset Interface
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HiQnet London Architect
Providing…..
Configuration
Control
Monitoring
of a Soundweb London system.
Available FOC from…..
http://www.bssaudio.com/
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Control Options
Soundweb London BLU-3 / BLU-6 (Analogue Controllers)
Soundweb London BLU-10 / BLU-8 (Ethernet Controllers)
Online PC Control (HiQnet London Architect & HiQnet System Architect)
Third Party Serial Control
Third Party Ethernet Control
Control Inputs and Logic Outputs
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Cost effective analogue Wall Controllers
Connected to the Control Inputs of any HiQnet Soundweb London device
BLU-3
5-Position Source/Preset Selector
Rotary Control
Two control pins plus ground
BLU-6
8-Position Source/Preset Selector
Up/Down Spin Pair
Three control pins plus ground
BLU-3 & BLU-6
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Ethernet Connectivity
Touch Screen Display
Up to 100 Pages with between 1 and 8 Functions per Page
Customizable Navigation
Password Security
12-48V DC or PoE Powering
BLU-10
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Ethernet Connectivity
Programmable Ethernet Remote Controller
Single, Four or Eight Zone Operation
Simple but Powerful Control Surface
Password Security
12-48V DC or PoE Powering
BLU-8
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Sources
Level
Meter
Presets or
Parameters
BLU-8 Single Mode…..
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Sources or
Presets per
Zone
Level per
Zone
Meter per
Zone
Zones
BLU-8 Button Mode…..
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Zones
Level per
Zone
Meter per
Zone
Sources or
Presets per
Zone
BLU-8 Encoder Mode…..
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Third Party Serial and Ethernet Control
For control of Soundweb London devices via Third Party Controllers
Assisted by the Soundweb London Interface Kit
AMX and Crestron Third Party Control Modules are
available for download at http://www.bssaudio.com/downloads.php,
enabling easy integration to your control system
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▪ Datasheets
Resources…..
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▪ Installation Guides
Resources…..
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▪ Online Acoustic Echo Cancellation Video…..
Resources…..
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▪ Available from http://www.bssaudio.com/
Latest Version of HiQnet London Architect
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Any Questions?