The BSS Soundweb London BLU-DAN is a powerful Dante® / AES67 to BLU link bridge that enables seamless integration of Dante and AES67 audio networks into Soundweb London systems. By combining high-channel-count Dante/AES67 audio with the Soundweb London BLU link digital audio bus, the BLU-DAN allows Dante connectivity to be easily added to one or more BLU link devices.
Designed for professional installed sound applications, the BLU-DAN delivers flexible networking, fault tolerance, and centralized configuration through HiQnet™ Audio Architect.
Dante®, AES67 & Network Audio Integration
The BLU-DAN supports both Dante and AES67 audio, enabling interoperability with a wide range of networked audio devices.
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Supports up to 64 x 64 channels of Dante or AES67 audio
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Simultaneous transmit and receive capability
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Primary and Secondary Dante ports for network redundancy
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Dedicated Ethernet control port
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Compatible with Dante 4.0 firmware for integration with Dante Domain Manager
This makes the BLU-DAN ideal for enterprise, campus-wide, and mission-critical audio systems.
BLU link Digital Audio Bus
In addition to Dante/AES67, the BLU-DAN features BLU link, Soundweb London’s low-latency, fault-tolerant digital audio bus.
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256 channels of bidirectional audio
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Uses standard Category 5e cabling
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Supports distances of up to 100 meters between devices
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Fiber media converters allow extension beyond 40 km
This dual-network capability allows designers to bridge large-scale Dante systems with Soundweb London DSP architectures effortlessly.
Configuration & Control
The BLU-DAN is fully configurable using HiQnet™ Audio Architect, offering a familiar drag-and-drop design workflow and a comprehensive palette of logic objects.
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Centralized configuration, control, and monitoring
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Bi-directional locate function for device identification
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Seamless integration into HiQnet-managed systems
Front Panel & Form Factor
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Clear front-panel LED indicators for system status
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1RU, half-rack chassis for flexible installation
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Suitable for rack mounting with optional hardware
BSS BLU-DAN Key Features
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Dante® and AES67 audio support
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Compatible with Dante Domain Manager
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64 x 64 channel Dante/AES67 audio routing
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BLU link 256-channel, low-latency digital audio bus
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Adds Dante/AES67 connectivity to BLU link devices
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Primary and Secondary Dante ports for redundancy
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Separate Ethernet control port
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Bi-directional device locate functionality
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HiQnet™ Audio Architect configuration and monitoring
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AES67 compatible
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1RU, half-rack form factor
Applications
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Networked audio systems
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Large-scale installed sound
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Corporate and enterprise AV
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Educational campuses
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Houses of worship
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Broadcast and live production environments
The BSS Soundweb London BLU-DAN provides a robust and scalable solution for integrating Dante and AES67 audio networks into Soundweb London systems. With high channel capacity, redundant networking, BLU link connectivity, and HiQnet control, it serves as a critical bridge for modern professional audio installations.
