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Blue Maple Networks BMN-2 Media Server
 The BMN-2 Media Server from Blue Maple Networks is like no other media system you've ever seen. Smooth, sleek lines composed of high-grade black or silver anodized aluminum, tastefully accented by refined design details. Not merely a computer, nor an audio/visual component—it's the best of both worlds, combining the best of each to make your life easier, smarter, and far more fun than you thought possible.
The BMN-2 spares nothing in the power department. Designed in the middle of the Blue Maple Networks server line, the BMN-2 is marvelously adept at delivering high-end digital entertainment throughout your modern home. Inside its beautiful wrappings beats the heart of a media mogul: a cool, quiet beast of a system with a versatile brain, vast storage, and ultra-fast A/V and networking skills. As a networked device, the BMN-2 can drive your media library comfortably from the confines of your entertainment center or rack system. Plug it directly into your widescreen display for stunning movie playback, vivid photo slideshows, and gaming in the intergalactic leagues.
Naturally, you've got to have audio that can match the prowess of the video. The BMN-2 offers some of the best audio available on the market, competing with audio components quadruple the price. How's this sound: 116dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), 0.004% total harmonic distortion (THD), 24-bit D/A and A/D conversion, and all the format support you crave: THX, Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES, DVD-Audio, in any speaker configuration including 7.1, 6.1 and 5.1. And, speaking in acronyms, you need not worry about future compatibility. The BMN-2 is at home with every digital audio format out there—from AAC to MP3 to WMA including fluent digital rights management.
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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| Technical |
- 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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| Software |
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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Connectors/Ports
| Communications |
6 x USB 2.0 (4 back, 2 front)
2 x Firewire/1394a (1 back, 1 front)
1 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Output |
Digital Audio: 2 x S/PDIF (optical/Toslink and Coaxial/RCA)
Analog Audio: 4 x 1/8" auto-assignable stereo mini-jacks for 7.1/6.1/5.1 surround sound and headphone (back), 1 x 1/8" stereo headphone (front)
Video: 1 x DVI, 1 x Analog VGA/DB15, 1 x S-Video (back)
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| Input |
2 x 1/8" mini jack stereo line-in, microphone-in (back), 1 x 1/8" stereo mini-jack microphone-in (front), 2 x RCA stereo line-in, 1 x S-Video in |
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