Blue 5C - Section 1 - Introduction and General Information; Blue 5 c Audio Console Overview; Console Configuration Details

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Section 1 - Introduction and General Information
1.1 Blue 5c Audio Console
Congratulations on choosing an LPB Blue 5c audio mixing console. Blue has combined the
operational features of an ON AIR board with mobility and quick installation needed in both editing
and remote operations. The small size and low cost also are something new to the market.
Blue is intended for use in both professional and non- professional broadcast applications, including
radio, audio production, remotes, standard and low-power broadcast television as well as cable
television. Its flexible features, simplicity and excellent specifications extend its potential into
allied fields, such as small sound reinforcement systems and recording studios. Blue is an ideal
choice in any application requiring superior audio performance, rugged, long-term reliability, ease
of maintenance and simple, straightforward operation.
1.2 Console Configuration
Blue is a simple five channel console with stereo linear faders. Each of the five faders has two
stereo inputs. Input 1 & 2 for channel one, input 3 & 4 for channel two and so on. Input audio is
inserted into the console through RJ45 connectors located on the rear of the unit. There are ten
positions respective to inputs 1 through 10 and two stereo output connections for Program and Cue.
The DB25 pin connector located on the rear panel provides contact points for remote start tally’s for
all 10 inputs, Send bus audio, Program and Cue metering, On Air light tally as well as +/- 15VDC
and Ground. A 10 position DIP switch is located on the rear panel. When a switch is enable, the
respective ON switch, when depressed, will actuate the ON AIR Light tally on the DB25 and the
console ON AIR symbol will light as well. Studio monitor audio feeds are provided on the rear
panel by two balanced ¼ “ phone jacks. Level control is provided by a fader control located on the
right side of the console. Two separate headphone jacks and controls are located on both the left and
right front corners of the unit on ¼ “ phone jacks. A switch selecting either Program of Cue as well
as a level pot are provided.
FOR DETAILED CONNECTOR INFORMATION SEE THE
INSTRUCTION LABEL LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CONSOLE