BSS BLU-SI – BLU link Option Card for Soundcraft Si Series

Product Overview

The BSS BLU-SI is a 32x32 BLU link option card designed to interface Soundcraft Si Series mixing consoles directly with the HARMAN BLU link digital audio bus. As a plug-in card for any Si Series console, the BLU-SI enables integration with BSS Soundweb London processors, Crown PIP-BLU amplifiers, and dbx PMC devices over a single CAT 5e cable run up to 100 meters. This Soundcraft Si BLU link card is the definitive solution for AV integrators deploying Si consoles in distributed audio and installed sound environments. The BLU-SI supports selectable sequential banks of 32 channels within the 256-channel BLU link bus.

Product Description

The BSS BLU-SI card slots directly into any Soundcraft Si Series mixing console — including the Si Expression, Si Impact, Si Performer, and Si Compact — to provide a 32x32 digital audio interface to the BLU link network bus. BLU link is a low-latency, fault-tolerant digital audio transport carrying up to 256 channels over standard CAT 5e cabling, with a maximum point-to-point distance of 100 meters between BLU link-enabled devices. Once installed, the BLU-SI allows the Si console to transmit and receive audio from any BLU link product in the HARMAN ecosystem without requiring analog breakout or additional conversion hardware. Integrators can select any sequential bank of 32 channels from the 256-channel BLU link bus, giving precise routing flexibility within larger installed sound systems. This makes the BLU-SI particularly well-suited for live production environments, houses of worship, auditoriums, and multi-purpose rooms where a Soundcraft Si console serves as both the front-of-house mix surface and a network audio source. The card eliminates the need for standalone stage boxes or analog tie-lines between the console and a DSP processor, reducing cabling complexity and system cost. Compatible BLU link devices include the BSS Soundweb London BLU-800, BLU-806, BLU-320, BLU-326, Crown PIP-BLU interface cards, and dbx PMC matrix processors. Configuration and channel bank selection are managed through standard Soundcraft Si console software — no additional programming tools are required for basic operation. For advanced Soundweb London DSP integration, HiQnet London Architect is used to configure signal processing and routing on the connected BSS devices. The BLU-SI ships ready to install and uses the same card slot format as other Soundcraft Si expansion options.

Key Features

• 32x32 BLU link Interface — Provides 32 channels of bidirectional digital audio between Soundcraft Si consoles and the BLU link network bus.
• Compatible with All Soundcraft Si Mixers — Works with Si Expression, Si Impact, Si Performer, Si Compact, and the full Si Series including Expression Series models.
• Selectable Channel Banks — Allows selection of any sequential bank of 32 channels within the 256-channel BLU link bus for flexible system routing.
• BLU link Ecosystem Integration — Transmits and receives audio from BSS Soundweb London, Crown PIP-BLU, and dbx PMC devices on the same BLU link network.
• Standard CAT 5e Cabling — Operates over standard CAT 5e cable up to 100 meters between BLU link devices, minimizing infrastructure requirements.
• Low Latency Transport — BLU link is engineered for low latency and fault tolerance, suitable for live sound and installed audio applications.
• No Additional Conversion Hardware — Direct digital integration eliminates the need for analog tie-lines, stage boxes, or separate format converters.
• Simple Card Installation — Installs into the existing Si Series expansion card slot with no additional hardware or external power required.

Typical Applications

• House of worship with Soundcraft Si front-of-house console feeding BSS Soundweb London DSP for distributed speaker zones
• Auditorium or performing arts venue integrating Si Series console with Crown amplifiers via BLU link
• Multi-purpose room with Si console connected to a BSS BLU-800 or BLU-806 for in-room processing and zone distribution
• Boardroom or all-hands room using Si mixer as a network audio source within a HARMAN BLU link installed sound system
• Broadcast studio or live event venue requiring low-latency digital audio transport between mixing console and DSP infrastructure

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which Soundcraft Si consoles are compatible with the BLU-SI card?

A: The BLU-SI is compatible with all Soundcraft Si Series consoles, including the Si Expression, Si Impact, Si Performer, Si Compact, and the Si Expression Series. It installs into the standard expansion card slot on these consoles.

Q: What BLU link devices can the BLU-SI communicate with?

A: The BLU-SI can transmit and receive audio from any BLU link-enabled device, including BSS Soundweb London processors (BLU-800, BLU-806, BLU-320, BLU-326, and others), Crown PIP-BLU amplifier interface cards, and dbx PMC matrix processors.

Q: How many audio channels does the BLU-SI support?

A: The BLU-SI provides a 32x32 bidirectional interface. It can be configured to use any sequential bank of 32 channels within the 256-channel BLU link bus.

Q: What cabling is required to connect the BLU-SI to other BLU link devices?

A: Standard CAT 5e cable is used. The maximum distance between BLU link devices is 100 meters per segment.

Q: Does the BLU-SI require any special software to operate?

A: Basic operation and channel bank selection are handled through the Soundcraft Si console itself. For advanced DSP configuration on connected BSS Soundweb London devices, HiQnet London Architect software is used.

Q: Can the BLU-SI be used in the same BLU link network as Crown amplifiers and dbx processors?

A: Yes. BLU link is a shared network bus, and the BLU-SI will coexist with Crown PIP-BLU, dbx PMC, and BSS Soundweb London devices on the same network simultaneously.

Q: Where can I purchase the BSS BLU-SI and get technical support?

A: The BLU-SI (SKU: BSSBLU-SIFX) is available at creationnetworks.net. Technical support is available through BSS Audio's Anytime Help Center or via HARMAN Professional technical support channels.