Blu-Link multiple patch points
JeffBreen
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I'm considering configuring a blu-link system that would allow a mixer in a portable rack w/ 2 BOB's to patched in at two different locations. To allow this I'm thinking at Location 1 there would be 4 RJ45 connections labeled Blu-Link In, Blu-Link Out, Blu-Link In Loop, Blu-Link Out Loop. Location 2 would just have Blu-Link In and Blu-link Out.
When connecting to Location 1 you would simply patch into the In/Out and ignore the loops. There would be two ethercon patch cables connected to the loop ports so when connecting the mixer rack at location two they would just have to patch BL in and out to BL in/out loop with the patch cables.
Make sense? I'd use punch-blocks at the plates and certified patch cables everywhere else. Max distance is around 150'. I'm concerned that all the extra breaks in the cable will be a problem. From Blu-Link out of the processor to Blu-link in on the 1st BOB there would be upto 5 patch points...
When connecting to Location 1 you would simply patch into the In/Out and ignore the loops. There would be two ethercon patch cables connected to the loop ports so when connecting the mixer rack at location two they would just have to patch BL in and out to BL in/out loop with the patch cables.
Make sense? I'd use punch-blocks at the plates and certified patch cables everywhere else. Max distance is around 150'. I'm concerned that all the extra breaks in the cable will be a problem. From Blu-Link out of the processor to Blu-link in on the 1st BOB there would be upto 5 patch points...
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As long as the terminations are done properly, I don't see any technical problems with your setup.
From the user's point of view though... will they be able to patch the cords correctly?
I guess the alternative is to run all cables back to a patch panel (near the processor) where the user would patch-in the relevant mixing position.
That's not really any simpler for the user, but you have the option to place the patch in a secure location where the general public may not be able to mess things up.
/Chris