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INSTALLATION
Minimum Computer Requirements
Mac
®
• OS X
®
10.8 or later
• Available USB 1.0 or higher port for Class 1 (2 x 2) Mode
• Available USB 2.0 high speed or higher port for Class 2 (8 x 8) Mode
PC
• Windows
®
7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32-bit/64-bit)
• Available USB 1.0 or higher port for Class 1 (2 x 2) Mode
• Available USB 2.0 high speed or higher port for Class 2 (8 x 8) Mode
IMPORTANT:
If using Windows 7, the Windows KB3033929 update (released March
2015) is required to use the BLU-USB in Class 2 (8 x 8) mode.
Installing the Windows Driver
The Windows driver is only necessary when (1) routing more than 2 channels to/
from the Windows computer; and/or (2) operating the BLU link bus at a 96kHz
sample rate.
To use the full capabilities of the BLU-USB with a Windows computer, the BLU-
USB Windows driver must be installed. The Windows driver provides support for
up to 8 x 8 channels of I/O between USB and BLU link, and support for a BLU
link bus operating at 96kHz.
To install the Windows driver:
1.
Go to
http://bssaudio.com/en-US/products/blu-usb
and download the
driver.
2.
Disconnect the BLU-USB from the computer if it is connected.
3.
Launch the
Driver Installer
and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
If using a Mac computer, the BLU-USB will use the Core Audio driver that
was installed with OS X, so no additional drivers are necessary.
Installation
