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Blue Sky Star System One (2.1 configuration)

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ManufacturerBlue Sky
TypeStudio Monitor
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Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
XLR 3-pin femaleAES3 / AES-EBU digital audioinput
XLR 3-pin maleAES3 / AES-EBU digital audiooutput
USB (unspecified type)USB Audio Class 2.0 (class-compliant, driverless)input

What the Blue Sky Star System One (2.1 configuration) can feed

Devices whose inputs accept what this one puts out, directly or with the cable noted.

Studio Monitor 24
Subwoofer 8
Hardware Effects 5
AD/DA Converter 4
Install Processor 2
Monitor Controller 2
Audio Interface 2
Clock 1
Power Amplifier 1
Recorder 1
Compressor / Limiter 1
Equalizer 1

What can feed the Blue Sky Star System One (2.1 configuration)

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Audio Interface 44
Microphone 23
Studio Monitor 22
AD/DA Converter 22
Digital Mixing Console 19
Analog Mixer 16
Recorder 13
Wireless System 8
Hardware Effects 8
Subwoofer 7
Preamp 5
Clock 4
Power Amplifier 3
Monitor Controller 3
Stagebox / Expander 2
PA Loudspeaker 2
Install Processor 2
Mobile Device 1
Cable 1
Channel Strip 1
Compressor / Limiter 1
Equalizer 1

Check a specific pairing

The lists above are one-step connections. To check a full chain, including adapters, gain and phantom power, ask about a specific pair on the main page.