Oct 22, 2004 5:05 PM

BLUE SKY EXO DESKTOP SYSTEM
September 2007—Blue Sky's EXO ($399, www.abluesky.com) active desktop speaker system comprises two 3-inch, two-way satellite speakers that are 35 watts and 8×5×5 inches (H×W×D), with 1-inch tweeters, a separate 8-inch subwoofer that is 90W and 13.8×12×13 (H×W×D), and a desktop remote control and connection hub. The sub carries the amplifiers and bass-management circuitry for the system, while the hub allows the user to input and monitor an assortment of peripherals simultaneously via XLR/TRS, RCA and 3.5mm mini-jack inputs. The hub allows separate volume control of the sub and main speaker set, and has a 3.5mm mini-jack headphone output.

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BLUE SKY SAT 12, SUB 15
November 2006—In addition to being quite the mouthfuls, the SAT 12 three-way, 500-watt, tri-amplified mid-field monitor and the SUB 15 Universal 1,000W subwoofer are the latest products out of the box from Blue Sky International. The SAT 12 features a 12-inch high-excursion hemispherical woofer; a 4-inch hemispherical, midrange driver; and a 1-inch dual-concentric diaphragm tweeter. The three drivers are powered by two 200W amplifiers and a 100W amplifier, respectively. To integrate with the SUB 15 Universal and Blue Sky's BMC (Bass Management Controller), an 80Hz highpass network with phase-correction filter is included. The SUB is a sealed box using a 1-inch forward-firing driver, and offers a switchable low-frequency response characteristic. The rear panel carries dual inputs: one for bass-managed operation and the other for use without the SUB. Rear panel controls also feature switching for “full-space” or “half-space” operation, along with individual HF, MF and LF level trims, two switchable input attenuators and a variable gain control. Prices: $7,500 (2.1) and $15,795 (5.1). TO READ THE REVIEW, CLICK HERE.

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BLUE SKY BIG BLUE
A Big Blue system partners three-way, tri-amplified SAT 12 satellites with a 1,000W SUB 15 Universal subwoofer to deliver full-range mid-field monitoring. The 500W SAT 12s use a 12-inch high-excursion hemispherical woofer, an ultralow-distortion 4-inch hemispherical midrange driver and a 1-inch dual-concentric diaphragm tweeter with integral wave guide for superior off-axis response. The SUB 15 Universal is a sealed-box design built around a massive 15-inch forward-firing driver.

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BLUE SKY SAT 12/SUB 15
March 2006—Blue Sky used the nearby Disney production studios to demo its Blue Sky SAT 12/Sub 15 studio monitors. This three-way, tri-amplified (500 watts in each) mid-field design packed crisp highs (-3 dB at 30 kHz), thundering lows (-3 dB at 20 Hz with sub) and superb transient response in a system that's not for the faint of heart.

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BLUE SKY MEDIADESK
June 2005—MediaDesk, Blue Sky's $599 entry-level 2.1 system, offers full-range monitoring on the desktop and is optimized for DAW-based audio recording/production. MediaDesk 2.1 incorporates two ultra-compact two-way satellite speakers, each featuring a quality 4-inch driver and 1-inch soft-dome tweeter, along with an 8-inch powered subwoofer with onboard bass-management system. MediaDesk can easily become a space-efficient 5.1 system with the company's 5.1 upgrade, which includes three more satellites, the amplifier/control module and a 5.1 remote.

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BLUE SKY MEDIADESK
November 2004—Blue Sky's entry-level 2.1 system, MediaDesk offers full-range monitoring on the desktop and is optimized for computer-based audio production. Easily expandable to a 5.1 system as with all of our systems, MediaDesk 2.1 incorporates two ultracompact two-way satellite speakers, each featuring a high-quality 4-inch driver and a 1-inch tweeter, along with a dedicated 8-inch powered sub and bass management system. Retail: $499; a 5.1 upgrade includes three more satellites and the amp/control module for an additional $499. TO READ THE REVIEW, CLICK HERE.

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Blue Sky Sky System One
July 2004—Quickly becoming known as multichannel suppliers, Blue Sky International offers the Sky System One 5.1 package ($4,245), which includes five SAT 6.5 bi-amplified monitors, the Sub 12 powered subwoofer and a BMC Bass Management Controller. Using Blue Sky's computer-optimized crossover and bass-management networks, the system is THX pm3—approved. Each shielded, aluminum-framed Blue Sky SAT 6.5 monitor features a 6.5-inch hemispherical driver, a 1-inch dual-concentric diaphragm tweeter with integral wave guide and is powered by two 100W amps with electronic crossovers. The SAT 6.5's frequency response is 80 to 20k Hz, ±3 dB (200 to 10k Hz, ±1.5 dB) and offers a rear panel power switch, gain control with LED power indicator and balanced XLR input. Specifically designed to complement the SAT 6.5 monitors, the Sub 12 subwoofer features a cast-aluminum frame, a 12-inch forward-firing driver with a 2-inch voice coil and a 200W amplifier. The Sub 12 has a frequency response of 30 Hz to 200 Hz, ±3 dB (anechoic) and a typical response of 20 Hz to 200 Hz, measured in a 3,000-cubic-foot room. The Blue Sky Bass Management Controller offers comprehensive bass management and remote volume control, featuring fully balanced I/O, defeatable bass management, individual output mutes, individual and master calibration, and expandability from 5.1 channels to a maximum of 10.2. TO READ THE REVIEW, CLICK HERE.

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BLUE SKY BIGBLUE
October 2003—BigBlue is a mid-field studio monitor designed for no-compromise applications. The unit features dual 8-inch woofers, a single 4-inch midrange and a 1-inch dual-concentric tweeter. BigBlue is powered by internal amplifiers that deliver 100W to each woofer, 200W to the midrange and 100W to the tweeter. BigBlue is designed to work with two to four Sub12 subwoofers to provide truly full-range monitoring.

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BLUE SKY PRODESK
October 2002—Introducing ProDesk (MSRP: $1,195), the first full-range monitoring system specifically designed for desktop applications. Like the acclaimed Sky System One, ProDesk is an integrated three-way system based around the newly developed SAT 5, a bi-amplified (60Wx2) two-way monitor with a proprietary 5.25-inch woofer and 0.75-inch ring-radiator tweeter, and the SUB 8 (custom 8-inch woofer mated to a 100W amp). The optional $99 Functional Volume Control completes this system.

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BLUE SKY SYSTEM ONE SURROUND PACKAGE
December 2001—Blue Sky International's THX pm3-approved Blue Sky System One ($3,295) is designed for reference near-field monitoring and includes a remote 5.1-channel volume control with full bass management. System One includes five SAT 6.5 bi-amplified satellite speakers, one SUB 12 200W subwoofer and one BMC 5.1-Channel Bass-Management/Remote Controller. The SAT 6.5 satellite speakers ($425 each) feature a cast-aluminum frame, a 6.5-inch hemispherical driver and a 1-inch diaphragm tweeter with integral waveguide for improved off-axis response. Powered by dual 100W amps with an optimized electronic crossover, the SAT 6.5 Satellites deliver a frequency response of 80 to 20k Hz (±3 dB), measure 12x8x10 inches (HxWxD) and include OmniMount Series 100 mounting inserts. Specifically designed to complement the SAT 6.5 speakers, the SUB 12 ($545) includes a 12-inch forward-firing woofer and a dedicated 200W amp; frequency response is 20 to 200 Hz. Rounding out the System One package is the Blue Sky BMC ($625), a rackmount main processor, which also functions as the input unit. (I/O connections are balanced XLR.) Connected via RJ-11 telephone cabling, the microprocessor-controlled remote provides control over channel/system level, monitor/system mutes, system reference level and more. TO READ THE REVIEW ON THE BASS-MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER, CLICK HERE.