The Blue Sky corporate philosophy is to design each product to represent the highest ratio of performance to cost, and in-turn provide the highest value to their customers. The first incarnation of Blue Sky International's philosophy is the Sky System One, THX Approved, powered monitoring system, which provides full range, accurate sound reproduction and is ideal for critical listening applications. Blue Sky International currently markets a complete range of full-range monitoring solutions for professionals and these systems are also ideal for those home audio enthusiasts looking for a superior sound experience.
BMC MK II
Blue Sky’s Bass Management Controller is designed to offer full bass management, calibration and remote volume control in a convenient, easy to use package. Designed for professional applications, such as surround music or post production, the Blue Sky BMC features fully balanced inputs and outputs, along with ultra high-quality audio components. The BMC can be combined with Sky System One, ProDesk or a Big Blue system to create a world class multi-channel studio monitoring system. Because the BMC utilizes industry standard bass management circuitry, it is also compatible with many other studio monitors.
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System One 2.1 Configuration
Full range audio from the original Blue Sky system
Sky System One is the original manifestation of Blue Sky’s unique approach to accurate, full-range monitoring. Each 100-Watt bi-amplified SAT 6.5 MK II satellite speaker employs a 6.5" hemispherical driver and 1" Neodymium tweeter with a dual concentric diaphragm and integral wave guide. Bass management and level control are incorporated within the SUB 12 subwoofer which features a single long excursion 12" woofer and a 200-Watt, low distortion power amplifier.
System One 5.1 Configuration
Full range audio from the original Blue Sky system
Sky System One is the original manifestation of Blue Sky’s unique approach to accurate, full-range 5.1 monitoring. Each 100-Watt bi-amplified SAT 6.5 MK II satellite speaker employs a 6.5" hemispherical driver and 1" Neodymium tweeter with a dual concentric diaphragm and integral wave guide. The integral SUB 12 subwoofer features a single long excursion 12" woofer and a 200-Watt, low distortion power amplifier. The bass management for a 5.1 system is incorporated within Blue Sky’s Bass Management Controller (BMC), which also provides calibration and level control. Additionally, two BMC's can be combined to expand a 5.1 system, all the way up to 10.2 channels of audio.
Employing Blue Sky’s proprietary computer-optimized crossover and bass management networks, the Sky System One delivers seamless full-range audio from the subwoofer to the main monitors with smooth on and off-axis frequency response. In addition, the Sky System One is THX pm3® approved for use in THX pm3® certified studios.
SAT 5 MK II
The SAT 5 MK II is the first significant upgrade to Blue Sky’s original SAT 5. The MK II version includes several upgrades, which both increase performance and reliability.
Each SAT 5 MK II features a cast aluminum frame, 5.25" hemispherical woofer and a .75" dual concentric diaphragm tweeter with integral wave guide for superior off-axis response. Powered by two low-distortion 60-Watt amplifiers with a computer optimized electronic crossover, the SAT 5 MK II Satellites deliver clean, accurate sound with a reproduction frequency response of 80Hz to 20kHz +3.0dB (200Hz to 10kHz +1.5dB). On the rear panel there is a Power Switch, Voltage Selector Switch, Fuse Holder, Gain Control, 12dB Input Attenuator Switch, LED power indicator, 80Hz High Pass Filter Switch and a balanced XLR Input.
The Blue Sky SAT 5 MK II Satellite speakers are housed in MDF enclosures and measure a compact 10.88"H x 6.62"W x 11.46"D, weighing 24lbs. (each). The SAT 5 MK II powered speakers feature full video shielding, perfect for use near CRT video monitors. The SAT 5 MK II Satellite speakers also come standard with M6 X 12mm inserts, located on the bottom of the cabinet, for attachment of OmniMount type 30 (formerly known as the 75 Series) brackets (www.omnimountpro.com) or Powerdrive WHO 75 type brackets (www.mypowerdrive.com).
Updated / New Features
* Gain range attenuator (+12dBu or +24dBu operation): Allows the user to easily optimize the signal to noise ratio
* Redesigned input stage: Improved signal to noise performance, with lower noise floor.
* Improved reliability: Newly designed, individually optimized, driver protection. Protects against both short and long term damage, without negatively impacting sound quality.
* New sealed chamber for tweeter: Eliminates the possibility of any air leaks.
* Dual Voltage Operation: Easily configurable via a dual voltage selector switch (115V or 230V)
* Recessed gain control / trim pot: Less likely to be bumped or adjusted accidentally
SAT 6.5 MK II
The SAT 6.5 MK II is the first significant upgrade to Blue Sky’s original SAT 6.5. The MK II version includes several upgrades, which both increase performance and reliability.
The Blue Sky 6.5 features a cast aluminum frame, 6.5" hemispherical driver and a 1" dual concentric diaphragm tweeter with integral wave guide for superior off-axis response. Powered by two custom-designed 100-watt amplifiers with a highly optimized electronic crossover, the SAT 6.5 Satellites deliver clean, accurate sound with a reproduction frequency response of 80 Hz to 20 kHz +/– 3.0 dB (200Hz – 10kHz +/– 1.5dB).On the rear panel there is a Power Switch, Voltage Selector Switch, Fuse Holder, Gain Control, 12dB Input Attenuator Switch, LED power indicator, 80Hz High Pass Filter Switch and a balanced XLR Input.
The Blue Sky SAT 6.5 Satellite speakers are housed in MDF enclosures and measure a compact 12" H x 8" W x 10" D. Weighing 28 lbs. (each), the SAT 6.5 powered speakers feature full video shielding, perfect for use near video monitors. The SAT 6.5 Satellite speakers also come standard with four 1/4" x 20 inserts, located on the bottom of the cabinet, for attachment of OmniMount type 60 (formerly known as the 100 Series) brackets(www.omnimountpro.com) or Powerdrive WHO 100 type brackets (www.mypowerdrive.com).
Updated / New Features
* New Vifa XT-25 tweeter, with a ferrite motor structure: This tweeter is the same tweeter that is used in Blue Sky's Big Blue SAT 12 and is slightly more efficient than the previous neodymium version, while also providing better thermal characteristics.
* Gain range attenuator (+12dBu or +24dBu operation): Allows the user to easily optimize the signal to noise ratio
* Redesigned input stage: Improved signal to noise performance, with lower noise floor.
* Improved reliability: Newly designed, individually optimized, driver protection. Protects against both short and long term damage, without negatively impacting sound quality.
* New sealed chamber for tweeter: Eliminates the possibility of any air leaks.
* Dual Voltage Operation: Easily configurable via a dual voltage selector switch (115V or 230V)
* Recessed gain control / trim pot: Less likely to be bumped or adjusted accidentally
SUB 8 Universal
Blue Sky International is the industry leader in providing professionals true full-range monitoring systems. The Blue Sky | SUB 8 Universal is the first product from Blue Sky which allows you to add this type of true low frequency extension to your existing nearfield monitors.
In addition the SUB 8 Universal, combined with Blue Sky’s SAT 5 or SAT 5 MK II, forms the highly acclaimed and award winning ProDesk™ Monitoring System.
Compact, accurate and powerful - the Blue Sky | SUB 8 Universal.
SUB 12 Universal
The Blue Sky SUB 12 was specifically designed to complement the SAT 6.5 and SAT 6.5 MK II Satellite speakers. Featuring a cast aluminum frame, 12" forward-firing driver with 2" voice coil, the SUB 12 has a dedicated 200-watt amplifier with a frequency response of 30 Hz- 200 Hz +/– 3 dB (anechoic) and a typical response of 20Hz to 200Hz (3000 Cubic Foot Room). In addition, the SUB 12 has a built-in 2.1 bass management system with a 4th order, 80 Hz Linkwitz-Riley low-pass filter and 2nd order 80Hz high pass filter for the satellite. Rear panel functions include: Right/Left In and Out; SUB In and Out (for connecting multiple subwoofers); Mute and Phase switches; SUB Gain & Power LED; Power switch; and Slo-Blo Fuse. Measuring 18"H x 15"W x 20"D and weighing 62 lbs., the SUB 12 features MDF construction with four recessed 1/4" x 20 threaded inserts for either spiked or rubber feet.
The SUB 12 is also fully compatible with Blue Sky's SAT 5 / SAT 5 MKII and SAT 12*. Additionally the SUB 12 is compatible with any THX pm3 approved nearfield monitor
SUB 15 Universal
The SUB 15 Universal is a sealed box subwoofer, designed around a 15” forward-firing driver with a massive cast aluminum frame, dual 2.5” voice coils - which has almost 2.36” of excursion (peak to peak) and features an enormous 20+ Lbs. motor structure - total driver weight 36 Lbs. One of the SUB 15 Universal’s unique features is a switchable low frequency response characteristic, of either 30Hz to 200Hz +/-3dB or, in “extended LF mode”, 20Hz to 200Hz +/-3dB (anechoic). The extended mode is ideal for large rooms that don’t exhibit the room gain phenomenon of smaller sealed spaces. In addition, the SUB 15 Universal also has built-in 2.1 bass management electronics with both a 4th order 80Hz Linkwitz-Riley low-pass filter and a 2nd order 80Hz high-pass filter that is compatible with the SAT 12’s bass-managed input and is also compatible with the SAT 6.5 and SAT 5.
The SUB 15 Universal is also the second subwoofer from Blue Sky which allows you to add true low frequency extension to your existing nearfield and mid-field monitors. To accomplish this, the SUB 15 Universal includes dualindependently tunable, state variable, high pass and low pass filters (50hz to 160Hz) with 4th order slopes.