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Blue Maple Networks BMN-1 Media Server
 There are few integrated theater and audio systems that give you what you truly want: a great picture, great sound, and an upgrade path that is easy and won't break the bank. Enter the BMN-1, Blue Maple Networks' entry-level media server. Like all BMN media servers, it's not merely a computer nor an audio/visual component, it offers the best of each—to make your life easier, smarter, and far more fun than you thought possible.
What's inside its skin is guaranteed not to disappoint. The BMN-1 packs the one-two punch of 108dB SNR audio and HD-ready video, tastefully wrapped in a sleek all-aluminum chassis. Plugged into a widescreen, you will find instant gratification whether playing movies, watching slideshows, or listening to music. Your digital media library is managed within the safe confines of of the BMN-1's upgradable hard drive storage. Built-in Gigabit Ethernet ensures that your digital media is on tap from your equipment rack to anywhere in your house you want to enjoy it.
Like its bigger brother the BMN-2, The BMN-1 offers world-class format support, including THX, Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA, AAC, including all digital rights management currently available. And, when new formats come to market, your media server can easily be upgraded via software. The BMN-1 serves equally well as an entry-level media server, a media player, or a file server.
Technical Specifications
Components
| Chassis and Power |
Colors/Material
- Colors: Black or silver
- Material: Anodized aluminum
- Finish: Brushed
Dimensions
- Height: 5.88" Width: 17.13" Depth: 18.07" (add 2 inches or more for rear cabling and ventilation)
Chassis Details
- Integrated Display: 2 line, 16-character display
- Anti-vibration: Isolating silicon mounting for all components
- Soundproofing: Sound-dampening throughout, near-silent operation
- Wiring: Custom mesh wire wrapping, rounded and bundled to maximize air flow
- Power supply: Reliable, silent power supply with automatic voltage regulation and 89% efficiency (energy star rated)
- Cooling: Custom active and passive cooling devices, managed by hardware and software
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- Memory: Dual-channel DDR2 memory, capable of 8.6GB/s throughput and upgradable to 4GB
- Storage: 500GB, 750GB, or 1TB with RAID, in mirrored or striped (or both) configuration for stability or speed
- Video/GPU: Options, including DirectX 9/10, Shader Model 3/4, OpenGL 1.5, SLI or Crossfire. HDMI/DVI, Dual VGA, HDMI/DVI+VGA, DVI+TV-out connectivity. Custom, silent passive cooling.
- Audio: Auzentech Meridian, Creative X-Fi dedicated cards. Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR, A-Weighted): 108-116dB. Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (AES17): 0.004% (1V, 2V Rated Output). Frequency Response (+/-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input): <10Hz to 46kHz (1V, 2V Rated Output). 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion during playback; sampling rates of 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz in 7.1 mode and up to 192kHz in stereo mode. 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion during recording in 8, 16 or 24-bit at sampling rates of 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz. SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) input at up to 24-bit/ 96kHz quality, SPDIF output up to 24-bit at 48 or 96kHz. All current and future digital music formats; THX-certified, DVD-Audio, EAX Enhanced HD, DTS ES/Neo:6, Dolby Digital EX, ASIO
- 13-in-1 flash card reader/writer
- 18x DVD±RW Dual Layer (40x/24x CDRW)
- Autosensing 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
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Interface/OS
- Blue Maple Networks' customizable UI, powered by MainLobby
- Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with all available service packs and updates
Media
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Ahead Nero Express
- Creative Mediasource DVD-Audio
- Apple iTunes with QuickTime
- TheaterTek DVD, preconfigured with scaling/deinterlacing enhancements
- Windows Media Player and Windows Media Connect
- Yahoo! Music Jukebox
Maintenance, Anti-virus, and Anti-spy
- Symantec Norton Systemworks
- Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE
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