BSS BLUDIGITAL-IN – 4-Channel Digital Input Card for Soundweb London

Product Overview

The BSS BLUDIGITAL-IN is a 4-channel digital input card designed to populate any of the four expansion card slots on Soundweb London BLU-series chassis, enabling AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital audio signals to be received directly into Soundweb London DSP processing. Supporting two stereo AES/EBU signals, two stereo S/PDIF signals, or a mixed configuration, this digital input card for Soundweb London provides the flexibility to interface with digital audio sources including CD players, digital mixing consoles, and other AES/EBU or S/PDIF-capable devices. Compatible with the BLU-800, BLU-805, BLU-806, BLU-320, BLU-325, BLU-326, BLU-160, BLU-120, BLU-80, BLU-32, and BLU-16 chassis, the BLUDIGITAL-IN is a standard expansion card within the Soundweb London platform for commercial AV installations requiring digital source integration.

Product Description

The BSS BLUDIGITAL-IN card expands the digital I/O capabilities of Soundweb London BLU-series processors by adding four channels of AES/EBU and S/PDIF input. The card occupies one of the four expansion card slots available on compatible Soundweb London chassis and connects via two Combicon connectors, each handling two stereo audio channels. Connector 1 handles AES/EBU channels 1&2 and 3&4, while Connector 2 handles S/PDIF channels 1&2 and 3&4. The card can be configured for two stereo AES/EBU inputs, two stereo S/PDIF inputs, or one stereo AES/EBU and one stereo S/PDIF input, giving system designers flexibility based on available source equipment. AES/EBU connections use balanced wiring with positive, negative, and shield pins, while S/PDIF connections are unbalanced with signal, signal ground, and shield pins. Once connected, the digital input signals are processed within the HiQnet London Architect signal processing environment, where full DSP resources of the Soundweb London chassis are available for EQ, routing, mixing, and distribution. The BLUDIGITAL-IN is particularly well-suited for installations that incorporate digital playback systems, digital broadcast feeds, or professional digital consoles as sources within a Soundweb London-based installed audio system. Multiple BLUDIGITAL-IN cards can be installed across different card slots on the same chassis to expand total digital input count. Configuration and wiring documentation is available in the Digital Input Card Cut Sheet from BSS Audio.

Key Features

• 4 Digital Input Channels — Provides four channels of digital audio input per card into the Soundweb London DSP chassis.
• AES/EBU and S/PDIF Support — Accepts both AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital audio formats, configurable per connector pair.
• Flexible Configuration — Supports two stereo AES/EBU, two stereo S/PDIF, or one of each per card based on source requirements.
• Two Combicon Connectors — Each connector handles two stereo channels (1&2 and 3&4), simplifying wiring for digital sources.
• Broad Chassis Compatibility — Compatible with BLU-800, BLU-805, BLU-806, BLU-320, BLU-325, BLU-326, BLU-160, BLU-120, BLU-80, BLU-32, and BLU-16.
• HiQnet London Architect Integration — Inputs are fully accessible within the Soundweb London signal processing environment for routing and DSP configuration.
• Expandable — Multiple cards can be installed in different slots on the same chassis to increase total digital input capacity.

Typical Applications

• Auditorium or performing arts venue feeding digital playback or broadcast audio into a Soundweb London DSP processor
• House of worship integrating AES/EBU outputs from a digital mixing console into Soundweb London for distributed audio processing
• Boardroom or conference room receiving S/PDIF audio from a digital source component as part of a Soundweb London system
• Broadcast studio using AES/EBU inputs to connect professional digital audio equipment to Soundweb London DSP infrastructure
• Multi-purpose room expanding a Soundweb London chassis with additional digital source inputs alongside analog and other card types

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which Soundweb London chassis are compatible with the BLUDIGITAL-IN card?

A: The BLUDIGITAL-IN is compatible with the Soundweb London BLU-800, BLU-805, BLU-806, BLU-320, BLU-325, BLU-326, BLU-160, BLU-120, BLU-80, BLU-32, and BLU-16 chassis.

Q: Can I use both AES/EBU and S/PDIF inputs on the same card simultaneously?

A: Yes. The card supports a mixed configuration with one stereo AES/EBU input pair on Connector 1 and one stereo S/PDIF input pair on Connector 2, in addition to all-AES/EBU or all-S/PDIF configurations.

Q: How many digital input channels does one BLUDIGITAL-IN card provide?

A: Each BLUDIGITAL-IN card provides 4 digital input channels (2 stereo pairs). Multiple cards can be installed in different slots on the same chassis to increase total digital input capacity.

Q: What connector type is used on the BLUDIGITAL-IN?

A: The card uses two Combicon connectors. Connector 1 handles AES/EBU channels and Connector 2 handles S/PDIF channels, with each connector supporting two stereo audio pairs.

Q: Is a wordclock output available on the BLUDIGITAL-IN?

A: No. Wordclock sync input is available on the companion BLUDIGITAL-OUT card, not on the digital input card. The BLUDIGITAL-IN accepts AES/EBU and S/PDIF audio inputs only.

Q: Where can I purchase the BSS BLUDIGITAL-IN and find documentation?

A: The BLUDIGITAL-IN (SKU: BSSBLUDIGITALIN-M) is available at creationnetworks.net. The Digital Input Card Cut Sheet and additional documentation are available from BSS Audio.