16 Input x 16 Output - Networkable DSP Device with Dante

The AtlasIED BlueBridge BB-1616DT combines 16 analog inputs, 16 analog outputs, and 16 x 16 channels of Dante network audio in a configurable digital signal processor. Its software-selectable microphone or line inputs, open-architecture design software, 40-bit floating-point processing, and extensive collection of processing modules provide a flexible foundation for installations that require DSP, mixing, routing, signal conditioning, and network audio integration.

Ideal Use Cases

This model is suited to systems that need to manage numerous analog sources and destinations while also exchanging audio over a Dante network. Sixteen software-selectable microphone or line inputs accommodate different source types, while 16 line outputs serve systems with multiple analog destinations. Software-enabled 48V phantom power supports compatible microphones without requiring a separate phantom-power specification for every input path.

The included processing tools cover applications requiring automatic mixing, matrix mixing, equalization, feedback control, crossover processing, filtering, dynamics, and signal generation. These capabilities make the BB-1616DT appropriate when the system design calls for configurable processing rather than a fixed-function signal chain.

Why Choose This Model

The defining advantage of the BB-1616DT is its combination of substantial analog channel capacity and Dante network audio. Alongside its 16 analog inputs and 16 analog outputs, it provides 16 x 16 Dante channels. This allows local microphone or line signals, analog line-level destinations, and network audio to be incorporated into the same DSP design.

Its available mixer modules include gain-sharing and gating auto-mixers, a matrix mixer, standard mixer, LR mixer, and LCR mixer. Parametric, graphic, and anti-feedback EQ modules are complemented by high-shelf, low-shelf, and all-pass filters. Compressor, expander, limiter, and ducker modules provide additional control over signal dynamics.

Installation and Integration

The processor measures 1.75 inches high, 19 inches wide, and 9 inches deep, with metric measurements of 44 mm high and 229 mm deep provided in the source specifications. It weighs 7.2 pounds, or 3.25 kilograms, and has a stated power consumption of 18.5 watts. The unit is listed to UL60005.

Input type, 48V phantom power, and polarity are software controlled. Polarity is selectable between positive and negative through the GUI. Electronically balanced gain is specified as 100 to +15 dB in 0.25 dB steps, providing detailed software adjustment. The open-architecture design software and available processing tools allow the signal flow to be configured around the requirements of the installation.

Performance Highlights

High-performance 24-bit analog converters support the analog signal path, while the processing specification is 40-bit floating point. Frequency response is rated from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, dynamic range is 110 dB typical unweighted, and latency is specified at 3 ms. Distortion is rated at 0.002% at 1 kHz and +4 dBu.

Input impedance is greater than 10kΩ. Common-mode rejection is greater than 100 dB from 50 Hz to 10 kHz. Crossover options include Butterworth, Linkwitz Riley, and Bessel modules, with slopes ranging from 6 to 48 dB per octave. Generator modules provide sine tone, sign sweep, white, and pink options. The listed refresh rate is 50 Hz.

What Makes It Different

The BB-1616DT brings together 16-channel analog input and output capacity, 16 x 16 Dante network audio, and an unusually broad selection of configurable DSP modules. Its two auto-mixer types support both gain-sharing and gating approaches, while the matrix, standard, LR, and LCR mixer choices accommodate different routing and mixing structures.

Processing is not limited to basic equalization. Anti-feedback EQ, multiple crossover families, shelf and all-pass filters, dynamics processing, ducking, and onboard generators can all be selected as the system design requires. Software control of input type, phantom power, gain, and polarity further centralizes configuration.

Final Assessment

The AtlasIED BlueBridge BB-1616DT is a strong fit for installations requiring 16 analog inputs, 16 analog outputs, Dante networking, and open-architecture DSP configuration in one device. Its 24-bit analog converters, 40-bit floating-point processing, 3 ms latency, extensive module selection, and software-adjustable input functions provide a detailed technical platform for configurable audio processing. Warranty coverage is 36 months from the date of purchase.