Soundweb 9008 - Processor BSS Audio - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Audio Processor
Brand	BSS Audio
Model	Soundweb 9008
Channels	8 Input / 8 Output
Form Factor	19-inch Rackmount, 1U
Dimensions (W x H x D)	483 mm x 44 mm x 200 mm (19.0" x 1.7" x 7.9")
Weight	Approximately 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs)
Power Supply	100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 30 W max
Audio Sampling Rate	48 kHz or 96 kHz (configurable)
Bit Depth	24-bit
Signal Processing	Mixing, Equalization, Dynamics, Delay, Matrix Routing
Control Interface	RS-232, Ethernet (TCP/IP), GPIO
Audio Connectors	Balanced XLR (each channel), Euroblock for GPIO
Supported Audio Formats	AES/EBU, Analog, CobraNet (optional)
Preset Storage	256 presets (user definable)
Latency	Less than 1 ms at 48 kHz
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Humidity Range	10% to 90% non-condensing
Maintenance	Clean with dry cloth; avoid liquids. Check ventilation quarterly.
Safety Precautions	Use grounded outlet; do not expose to rain or moisture. Disconnect power before servicing.
Spare Parts	Contact BSS Audio authorized service center for replacement parts.
Repairability	Service by qualified personnel only. Refer to service manual.

Frequently Asked Questions - Soundweb 9008 BSS Audio

How do I reset the Soundweb 9008 to factory defaults?

To reset to factory defaults, power off the unit, then press and hold the 'Reset' button on the front panel while powering on. Hold for 5 seconds until all LEDs flash. Release the button.

What software is needed to configure the Soundweb 9008?

Use HiQnet Audio Architect software (version 2.0 or later) from BSS Audio. Download from the official BSS website.

Can the Soundweb 9008 be used with third-party control systems?

Yes, it supports RS-232 and Ethernet control protocols. You can integrate with Crestron, AMX, or similar systems using ASCII commands.

What is the maximum input/output level?

The maximum analog input/output level is +24 dBu (balanced). For digital, it supports AES/EBU levels.

How many presets can I store?

The device can store up to 256 presets in internal memory. Presets can be recalled via software, front panel, or external control.

Is the Soundweb 9008 compatible with CobraNet?

Yes, an optional CobraNet card can be installed to enable audio networking over standard Ethernet.

What do the front panel LEDs indicate?

The LEDs show power, signal presence per channel, clip warning, and network link status. Refer to the manual for detailed legend.

How do I update the firmware?

Use HiQnet Audio Architect to upload the latest firmware file via Ethernet. Ensure stable power and network connection during update.

Why is there no audio output?

Check that all input/output cables are secure. Verify the unit is not muted or in standby. Confirm that the selected preset has proper routing. Also ensure the sample rate matches the source.

Can I cascade multiple Soundweb 9008 units?

Yes, you can cascade multiple units via AES/EBU or analog connections. Use software to synchronize configurations across units.

USER MANUAL Soundweb 9008 BSS Audio

9008 Networked Signal Processor Installation Guide

Regulatory Information

An example of this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European and international Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety:

Emissions (EU): EN55013 (1990)

Generic Immunity (EU): EN50082-1 (1997)

Electrical Safety (EU): EN60065+A11 (1993)

Electrical Safety (USA): UL6500/ETL (1996)

Electrical Safety (CAN): CAN/CSA-E65/ETLc (1994)

Radiated Emissions (USA): FCC parts 15 Class B

119379

119379

For continued compliance with international EMC regulations, it is important that all cables be screened, and connected as follows:

• Audio cable screens to their 9008 connector ground.
- Control cable screens to the ground screws adjacent to the connector.

Network cables should be of type CAT. 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not remove covers.

No user serviceable parts inside - refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This equipment must be earthed.

It should not be necessary to remove any protective earth or signal cable shield connections to prevent ground loops. Any such disconnections are outside the recommended practice of BSS Audio and will render the EMC or safety certification void.

Mechanical Installation

If the unit is likely to undergo extreme vibration through extensive road trucking and touring, it must be supported at the rear and/or sides to lessen the stress on the front mounting flange. Use either a ready-built rack tray or mount the 9008 unit between other units. Damage caused by insufficient support is not covered by the warranty.

To prevent cosmetic damage to the front panel finish, use protective plastic cups under the rack mounting bolts.

Front Panel LED Functions

DSP Clip

Illuminated = indicates that the processed signal is clipping internally.

Network

Master

Flashing = the network is initialising. If the led continues to flash for more than a few seconds, there is a cabling fault - either a double ring error or a problem with one of the cable connectors.

Steady = this unit has become the clockmaster for the network.

Off = this unit is clienting to an external master clock.

graph TD
    A["Master"] --> B["Eye"]
    B --> C["Activity"]
    style A fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style B fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style C fill:#fff,stroke:#000

Sync

Steady = indicates the presence of one or more valid network connections.

Flashing = there is a problem with the incoming network signal - check connections and/or possibly the maximum cable length has been exceeded.

Activity

Flashing Yellow = indicates data transfer. The flashing is not regular, but dependent on the rate of transfer.

Flashing Red = indicates bad data and is usually caused by network faults. Check network connections, see Rear Panel details.

Power

Illuminated = indicates that the power supply is functioning.

9008 Installation Guide

Rear Panel Details

Mains inlet

IEC power connector, for connection to mains supply (100-270V AC, 50/60Hz).

Mains fuse holder

Requires a 20mm T1A type fuse. Do not replace with anything other than the recommended fuse.

Audio & Control connectors

9008 audio and control connections are via Klippon (also known as BL, Phoenix or Combicon) pluggable terminal block connectors.

8 x 6-way female Klippon connectors are supplied for making these connections.

For audio and network cables and looms, see the Product Overview 2000 catalogue from:

Direct Cable Systems Ltd.

Tel: [phone]

www.directcable.co.uk

Neutricon-Neutricon tour grade network cable. P/N 150001

Phoenix-XLR audio cable P/N 100521

Audio Output wiring convention

Soundweb products provide cable shielding 'back from the destination' to eliminate ground loop problems. Therefore, the shield (S) connection on an input is grounded, whereas the shield connection on an output is floating (although connected via an internal network to ground for EMC compliance).

Balanced wiring - The convention for balanced wiring (2-core plus shield) is:

Balanced connection 9008 connection

Pin 3: Cold '-'

Pin 2: Hot '+'

Pin 1 : Shield

Network In/Out

The Network Out socket on a Soundweb unit connects to the Network In socket on another unit. Repeat this process to make a network of devices. Audio channels are passed 'downstream' from the Net Out socket on the first unit to the Net In socket on the next unit. The Soundweb system automatically completes this 'daisy chain' of device connections to form a loop (using a 'back channel'), as shown by the dotted line in the diagram below.

graph TD
    A["9008 Unit 1"] --> B["do not fit"]
    C["9008 Unit 2"] --> D["in out"]
    E["9088 Unit 3"] --> F["in out"]

This shows that audio channels are routed back from the terminal device (the one without a connection to its Net Out socket) to the first device (the one without a connection on its Net In socket).

There must be no physical cable connection between the two end devices.

The connecting cable is CAT. 5 network cable terminated with RJ45 connectors, with all 8 cores wired straight through.

Note that the twisted pairs in any CAT. 5 network cable must be wired to the following pin pairs at each terminal:

1 (White/Orange) with 2 (Orange)
3 (White/Green) with 6 (Green)
4 (Blue) with 5 (White/Blue)
7 (White/Brown) with 8 (Brown)

Aux. RS232

An alternative connection for a control PC, modem or AMX/Crestron type panel. This port works at 115200bps. Note that AMX panels only currently connect at 38400bps.

9008 Installation Guide

CONTROL INPUTS

Used to connect switches or potentiometers, e.g. 9012 selector wallplate (Part no. Z-SW9012).

Looking at the control port connector (on the back of the unit), there are two common (ground) connections C to the left of the eight CONTROL INPUTS and, two software assignable reference voltage outputs R to the right.

The control ports now have two modes of operation. In Soundweb Designer's Control Ports window these are labelled '2-wire' and '3-wire'.

2-wire mode

In this mode the eight CONTROL INPUTS are internally 'pulled up' to +5V DC via a 4.7kOhm resistor. Therefore, no external voltage source is needed to create contact closure to ground for switches such as mute buttons or, resistance to ground (for other multi-state or continuous controls such as Parameter Presets or faders).

See the Soundweb Designer help for a table of resistor values for use with Parameter Presets or source selectors.

Two 'common' ground connections are provided using the two C connectors to the left of the CONTROL INPUTS.

A 47kOhm-log potentiometer (Part no. DM10018) connected between a control input and common will allow parameters to be controlled linearly.

3-wire mode

This mode allows the use of linear pots or faders for continuous controls. A pot would be wired as a potential divider with the top of the track connected to the reference output R, the wiper to a control input and the bottom of the track to a common C. For good performance pots with track resistance between 10K and 100K Ohms are recommended.

LOGIC OUTPUTS

Used to connect 'tally' indicator LED's or relays.

There are eight standard LOGIC OUTPUTS which produce 0V or +5V DC via an internal 440 Ohm resistor and two internally connected common (ground) connections C.

An LED connected between one output (Anode, A) and common (Cathode, K) will illuminate when the logic output is activated, without requiring any external current limiting resistor.

A high sensitivity relay (such as a reed relay) may be driven by connecting four outputs in parallel. This arrangement will develop 4V across a 500-Ohm coil, providing that all four outputs are made logic 1 simultaneously.

OPTO Output

In addition to the eight standard logic outputs, there is an isolated output, which fails safe (open circuit) if the unit becomes faulty.

This is effectively the collector-emitter of a transistor (which may be thought of as a switch), in series with a 220-Ohm protection resistor. In conjunction with an external DC power source (max 80V), this may be used to drive various loads such as relays.

Control Inputs and Logic Outputs connection diagram

2 wire mode

3 wire mode

graph TD
    A["OPTO"] --> B["1"]
    A --> C["2"]
    A --> D["LOGIC OUTPUTS"]
    A --> E["7"]
    A --> F["8"]
    A --> G["C"]
    A --> H["C"]
    I["ground"] --> J["Coil"]
    K["relay"] --> L["Coil"]
    M["+supply voltage"] --> N["Relay"]
    O["LED"] --> P["Relay"]
    Q["Ground"] --> R["Coil"]

General

DSP capability 200MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second)

Frequency response 15Hz to 20KHz (+-0.5dB)

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.01% (20Hz to 20KHz, +10dBu output)

Dynamic range 105dB typical (22Hz to 22KHz unweighted)

108dB typical (A-weighted)

Maximum output level +20dBu

Inter-channel crosstalk <-75dB

Maximum network cable length 300m/1000ft

Mains supply 85-270V AC, 50/60Hz

Power consumption <35VA

Control Ports

Control input voltage 0 to 4.5v

Control input impedance (2 wire mode) 4.7kOhms to +5V

Control input impedance (3 wire mode) >1MOhm

Logic output voltage 0 or +5V unloaded

Logic output impedance 440 Ohm

Opto output current 14mA max

Opto output withstanding voltage 80V max

Opto output series impedance 220 Ohms (isolated)