JoeCo BlueBox BBWR24MP 24-channel Audio Interface/Recorder

Your Do-it-all Multitrack Solution

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The JoeCo BlueBox BBWR24MP workstation interface recorder is based on the company's acclaimed BlackBox Recorder technology, and it takes multitrack recording flexibility to new heights. At front of house, you can use the BBWR24MP as a standalone 24-track recorder with 24 high-quality integrated mic preamps, sending broadcast WAV files to an external USB 2.0/3.0 drive and performing simultaneous stereo mixdown during recording. In the studio, use it with your DAW as a low-latency, 24-bit/96kHz, 24-channel audio interface, using its onboard recording functionality as a backup device. With its high-quality audio and impressive versatility, the JoeCo BlueBox BBWR24MP is a unique and valuable addition to your recording rig.

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• High-quality audio and versatile connectivity
• Broadcast WAV-format recording
• Fully remote controllable

JoeCo's BlueBox BBWR24MP is spec'd with 24 high-quality 24-bit/96kHz converters and mic preamps with comprehensive parameter control. The BlueBox offers pro connectivity that includes individually switchable mic/line inputs and balanced outputs. The audio clocks can lock to time-code, video, or word clock inputs. You can connect mics via tails from the rear-panel D-sub connectors, or using XLR connectors on JoeCo's optional 2U breakout panel.

With the BlueBox BBWR24MP, audio is recorded direct to an external USB 2.0/3.0 drive (available separately) in Broadcast WAV format for instant ingest into your production workflow. In addition to the BBWR24MP's multichannel recording capabilities, you also have simultaneous stereo mixdown and external summing mixer capabilities. The JoeCo BlueBox BBWR24MP also supports the iXML data format. Sweetwater FOH engineers are finding the BlueBox BBWR24MP ideal for set-it-and-forget-it multitrack recording of live shows.

The JoeCo BlueBox BBWR24MP runs off a 12-volt power source, and you can disable channels and features to preserve battery life on location. The BBWR24MP is fully controllable via JoeCoControl on Mac/PC, or via JoeCoRemote for iPad, which lets you set up individual mic preamp channel parameters including level, mic/line selection, phantom power, highpass filter, soft limiter, and phase reversal. Your levels are clearly visible on high-resolution meters, and you can tweak your monitor via expandable channel strips with graphical faders, pans, solos, mutes, and various other parameter controls.

• Low-latency USB audio interface and standalone 24-track recorder
• 24 high-quality 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA converters
• 24 high-quality integrated mic preamps with full parameter control
• Available Core Audio (Mac) and Windows drivers
• 24-channel local recording or playback at up to 24-bit/96kHz
• Mic connection via tails from D-sub connectors
• Optional 2U breakout panel with XLR connectors
• Remote control, monitoring, and setup via JoeCoControl on Mac/PC or JoeCoRemote for iPad
• Multiple connectivity options with switchable mic/line inputs and balanced outputs
• Records standard Broadcast WAV files to an external USB 2.0/3.0 drive
• Captured audio material can be imported into any DAW without file transfer
• Sync options: audio clock may be locked to time code, word clock, video, or AES3 (S/PDIF)
• Simultaneous stereo mixdown during recording
• Supports storage of iXML data in Broadcast WAV files
• Runs off 12-volt power source for location use
• Safe'n'Sound Record Recovery protects files in event of disk or power failure