The BSS BLU-BIB Break-In Box is an 8-channel analog audio input expander designed for integration with Soundweb London digital audio systems. This half-rack width unit facilitates the expansion of analog input capabilities, connecting via a high-bandwidth, fault-tolerant digital audio bus. It utilizes standard Category 5e cabling for distances up to 100m between compatible devices, with optional fiber optic extension up to 10km using the BSS Audio MC-1 converter. Each of the 8 input channels features switchable phantom power and adjustable input gain, controlled via front panel buttons. Channel assignment within the 256-channel digital audio bus is configured using rear-mounted DIP switches, allowing selection of consecutive 8-channel groups. This device is suitable for IT and AV professionals requiring reliable analog audio input expansion in fixed installations, providing a straightforward method to add microphone or line-level inputs to a Soundweb London network without requiring HiQnet(TM) Audio Architect for configuration.

• The BLU-BIB or "break-in box" offers 8 channels of analog audio input expansion via the Soundweb London high bandwidth, fault tolerant digital audio bus.
• This expander features a low latency, fault tolerant digital audio bus of 256 channels which uses standard Category 5e cabling giving a distance of 100m between compatible devices. The BSS Audio MC-1 fiber optic media converter can be used to increase the distance between devices to over 10km (6.2 miles) using single mode fiber.
• The BLU-BIB input channels are easily configured by six DIP switches located on the rear of the device, which select consecutive channels in groups of eight. This simple configuration allows assignment to any 8-channel range within the 256 channels available on the digital audio bus. Input channel assignments are configured by DIP switch selection only. The BLU-BIB is not configured by HiQnet(TM) Audio Architect. Each channel's input gain and Phantom Power are adjusted using buttons on the front panel.