Bluesound Professional B100S Music Streamer

About The Bluesound Professional B100S Music Streamer

The Bluesound Professional B100S is a 1/3 rack space network music player designed specifically for use in commercial installations. This player is based on the established BluOS platform and is capable of playing and distributing content from local network storage as well as from a large number of streaming services, including some specifically designed for commercial use, such as SoundMachine, Custom Channels, Qsic and Tunify.

Easily Create Branded Environments: With hardware that supports nearly unlimited zones of audio and a natively-integrated commercially-licensed music streaming service in SoundMachine, Custom Channels, Qsic and Tunify, Bluesound Professional makes easy work of creating branded environments for your installation.

Seamless Integration with Control Systems: Bluesound Professional’s line of commercial streaming hardware allows flexible control by third-party control systems, and interfaces exist for all of today’s market-leading automation platforms. BluOS®, the multi-zone, music sharing software that underpins all Bluesound Professional players and active speakers, communicates with third-party control systems and platforms so that A/V system integrators, business owners, consultants and system designers can design seamless audio ecosystems to meet the needs of any commercial installation.

Plays Nicely with Others: Standard rack sizes and a wide range of standard inputs and outputs means that installation is quick and simple. The ecosystem’s modular design allows it to work seamlessly as an audio system on its own, or with audio components from other brands.

Add Audio Streaming to Existing or New Installations: Bluesound Professional’s decentralized processing capabilities gives designers and installers maximum flexibility to add audio streaming to installations, whether existing or new.

Easy to Configure: Self-discovery makes set-up and configuration painless, as Bluesound Professional players placed onto the same network will find each other automatically. A few taps on the intuitive icons in the BluOS Controller app will group players to create zoned audio content and lock-out unauthorized users.

Our Review

The Bluesound Professional B100S is a compact solution that packs an impressive punch for commercial audio streaming. Squeezed into a sleek 1/3 rack space form factor, this little unit offers big functionality, with support for high-res audio up to 192kHz/24-bit and seamless integration with local storage and a host of streaming services - including commercial-friendly platforms like SoundMachine, Qsic, and Tunify. Thanks to its BluOS backbone, you get nearly unlimited zone support and painless setup via the intuitive BluOS Controller app. Whether you're adding audio to a new project or upgrading an existing setup, the B100S plays well with others and fits right in with a wide range of third-party systems. It's reliable, flexible, and surprisingly easy to configure - an ideal choice for installers looking to build a professional, branded sound environment without the usual complexity.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: Stereo Networked Music Streamer for Commercial Installations
• Integration with local network content storage
• Integration with many streaming services including Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz etc.
• Integration with a wide variety of internet radio platforms
• PC/Mac, iOS/Android and third-party control
• Security preventing unauthorized control
• Support of hi-res audio up to 192kHz/24 bit
• Support of MQA content
• 1/3 rack space form factor for commercial installations
• Optional RM100 rack mounting hardware allows for the mounting of up to 3 x B100S units in one rack space

Streaming & Control

• Supported File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS, Hi-Res Formats - FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
• Supported Cloud Services: SoundMachine, Tunify, Qsic, Custom Channels, Spotify, Tidal, Amazon, Deezer, Qobuz, TuneIn, Radio.com and many others
• Supported Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or higher, Apple Macintosh OSX 10.7.5 or higher
• Free Internet Radio: TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, Slacker Radio
• Integration Partners: Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron

Technical

• General Processor: ARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz
• Rated Distortion: ≤0.005%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -110dBA
• THD+N Distortion: 0.005%
• Sample Rate: 32 – 192kHz
• Bit Depth: 16 – 24

Connections

• Analogue Input: Mic/Line Balanced Phoenix (+48V Phantom Power - Mic)
• USB Input: Type A (for USB memory stick and supported peripherals – FAT32 formatted)
• USB Service: Type B Mini USB (for servicing purposes only)
• IR Input: Pheonix
• 12 Volt Trigger In: Pheonix
• Analogue Output: Balanced Pheonix
• Digital Outputs: Coaxial RCA, Optical Toslink
• Subwoofer Output: Balanced Phoenix
• Network: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
• User Interface: Free Android and iOS App available at GooglePlay and Apple App Store

General

• Optional RM100 Rack Mount Hardware Available: Holds 3 x B100S in a 1U Rack Space
• Power Supply: AC Power Supply
• Standby Power: 6W (Network Standby Mode)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 146 x 46 x 238mm
• Weight: 1.12 kg
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.