RANE Black & Blue Rackmount Bluetooth Mixer & Amp

RANE Black & Blue Rackmount Bluetooth Mixer & Amp

The Black & Blue is a simple, mono input-selector/mixer/amplifier with (3) discreet channels of Bluetooth®, 3.5mm line input, and USB computer link for playback or recording. Inputs can be selected for monitoring individually, or all inputs mixed at once.

Application examples are...

Meeting Rooms (Bluetooth® A headworn mic, computer program through USB, XLR line out to powered speakers). Unit in mixer mode for mixing sources.

Coffee Bar (Bluetooth® A mobile device, Bluetooth® B is TV audio, Bluetooth® C is barista headworn mic for calling orders...amplifier out to full-range speakers and XLR out to subwoofer. Unit in mixer mode for mixing sources.

Trade Show (Bluetooth® A is tablet streaming music, Bluetooth® B is presenter headworn mic...XLR out to powered speaker, and USB out streams to laptop computer to record the presentation. Unit in mixer mode for mixing sources.

In the box:

• Black & Blue
• IEC Power Cable
• USB Cable
• Euroblock Plug
• (3) Bluetooth Antennas
• Rack Ears (attached)
• User Guide
• Safety & Warranty Manual

Features:

• 3 discreet Bluetooth®-registered inputs with individual volume controls and antennas
• Pairing buttons and status LEDs (blue) for each Bluetooth® input
• Class compliant USB audio for computer recording and playback
• 3.5mm line input (disconnects USB input audio)
• Pre-fader signal LEDs (green) on each channel
• Source selector for solo monitoring or Mix All mode
• Shelving Bass and Treble Mix EQ
• Master volume control with 3-color LED (green, yellow, red)
• Power LED (yellow)
• XLR line output (+20 dBu balanced)
• 20W mono Class-D amplifier

Specifications:

Bluetooth Specifications

• Version: 4.2
• Profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
• Range: Up to 88’ (27m) *
• Maximum Transmission Power: 8 dBm
• Frequency: 2.402 - 2.480 GHz

Connectors

• (1) 1/8" (3.5mm) TRS input
• (1) USB Type-B port
• (1) IEC power cable input
• (1) XLR output
• (1) 4-position Euroblock output (3.81mm)
• (3) Bluetooth® antenna jacks

Inputs / Outputs

• Amplifier Output: Mono, 20W @ 4?, 70V, 100V
• XLR Balanced Output
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
  • THD+N: < 0.05%
• 3.5mm TRS Unbalanced Input
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
  • THD+N: < 0.05%
• USB: 44.1 kHz / 24-bit

Power

• Connection: IEC
• Voltage: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Consumption: 40W

Dimensions

(width x depth x height): 19" x 11" x 1.7" (483 x 286 x 44mm)

Weight:

8.6 lbs (3.9kg)

* Bluetooth® range is affected by walls, obstructions and movement. For optimal performance, place the product in a location that is unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.