BLACK &BLUE by Rane

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.

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 @ 4Ω, 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.