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.
- Version: 4.2
- Profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
- Range: Up to 88’ (27m) *
- Maximum Transmission Power: 8 dBm
- Frequency: 2.402 - 2.480 GHz
- (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
- 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
- Connection: IEC
- Voltage: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Consumption: 40W
Bluetooth Specifications
Connectors
Inputs / Outputs
Power
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.