The BSS Soundweb London BLU-DAN is a network audio bridge designed to connect Dante® and AES67 audio networks with the Soundweb London BLU link digital audio bus. Supporting up to 64 × 64 channels of Dante/AES67 audio and a 256-channel BLU link bus, the BLU-DAN allows compatible Soundweb London devices to exchange audio with Dante-enabled equipment.

Designed for professional installed sound systems, the BLU-DAN provides a practical way to add Dante network connectivity to existing or new Soundweb London installations without replacing compatible BLU link equipment.

The BLU-DAN features Primary and Secondary Dante network ports for redundant network configurations, a separate Ethernet control connection, and configuration through HiQnet Audio Architect.

Dante and AES67 Network Audio Integration

The BLU-DAN bridges Dante/AES67 network audio with Soundweb London's BLU link architecture, allowing audio to be routed between compatible devices on the two networks.

Network capabilities include:

• Up to 64 × 64 channels of Dante/AES67 audio

• Simultaneous audio transmission and reception

• Primary and Secondary Dante ports

• Support for redundant Dante network configurations

• AES67 interoperability

• Separate Ethernet control connection

• Dante Domain Manager compatibility with appropriate firmware

This makes the BLU-DAN useful when integrating Soundweb London DSP systems with Dante-enabled mixers, amplifiers, and other network audio equipment.

256-Channel BLU Link Digital Audio Bus

The BLU-DAN incorporates the 256-channel Soundweb London BLU link digital audio bus, allowing audio to be distributed among compatible BLU link devices.

BLU link capabilities include:

• 256 channels of bidirectional digital audio

• Low-latency audio distribution

• Fault-tolerant bus architecture

• Standard Category 5e cabling

• Up to 100 meters between devices over copper connections

• Extended distances using compatible fiber media converters

With suitable fiber conversion equipment, BLU link connections can be extended beyond 40 km, depending on the system design.

HiQnet Audio Architect Configuration

The BSS BLU-DAN integrates with HiQnet Audio Architect for system configuration, control, and monitoring.

Audio Architect provides a centralized interface for managing compatible Soundweb London devices and configuring their operation within larger installed sound systems.

The BLU-DAN also supports a bidirectional locate function, helping installers identify devices during commissioning and troubleshooting.

Network Redundancy and System Integration

The BLU-DAN provides separate Primary and Secondary Dante connections to support redundant Dante network designs.

Its dedicated Ethernet control connection separates device management connectivity from the Dante audio interfaces.

This arrangement is particularly useful in larger commercial audio systems where network organization, device monitoring, and system reliability are important considerations.

Compact Half-Rack Design

The BLU-DAN features a 1RU half-rack chassis designed for integration into professional equipment racks.

Front-panel LED indicators provide visual system status information, while optional rack-mounting hardware supports installation in standard equipment racks.

BSS BLU-DAN Key Features

• Dante/AES67 to Soundweb London BLU link audio bridge

• Up to 64 × 64 Dante/AES67 audio channels

• 256-channel BLU link digital audio bus

• Simultaneous transmit and receive operation

• Primary and Secondary Dante network ports

• Dante network redundancy support

• AES67 compatibility

• Dante Domain Manager compatibility with appropriate firmware

• Dedicated Ethernet control port

• Low-latency BLU link audio distribution

• Up to 100-meter BLU link copper connections

• Extended BLU link distances with compatible fiber converters

• HiQnet Audio Architect configuration and monitoring

• Bidirectional device locate function

• Front-panel status indicators

• 1RU half-rack chassis

• Optional rack-mounting hardware

BSS BLU-DAN Technical Specifications

Typical Applications

• Dante-enabled commercial audio systems

• Soundweb London DSP installations

• Corporate AV systems

• Educational campuses

• Houses of worship

• Conference and convention facilities

• Large-scale distributed audio systems

• Broadcast and production facilities

• Networked audio system upgrades

Why Choose the BSS Soundweb London BLU-DAN?

The BLU-DAN allows compatible Soundweb London systems to exchange audio with Dante and AES67 networks while retaining the BLU link digital audio architecture.

With 64 × 64 Dante/AES67 channels, a 256-channel BLU link bus, redundant Dante connections, and Audio Architect integration, it provides a dedicated network bridge for complex commercial audio installations.

Why Buy the BSS BLU-DAN from Audio Supply?

Audio Supply supplies BSS Soundweb London processors, network audio interfaces, and professional sound system components for commercial installations.

Our team can help you identify compatible Soundweb London DSP processors, BLU link devices, network interfaces, and related audio system components.