Interface and 24-track Field Recorder in One!
Bringing JoeCo's acclaimed BlackBox Recorder technology to a new level of affordability, the BlueBox BBWR24B Workstation Interface takes multitrack recording flexibility to new heights. Spec'd with 24 balanced line inputs, 24 balanced outputs, and 16 ADAT inputs, all in a roadworthy 1RU chassis, the BBWR24B is impressive, no doubt. But it's also a standalone 24-track field recorder that sends broadcast WAV files to an external USB2/3 drive and lets you perform simultaneous stereo mixdown during recording! In your studio, use it with your DAW as a low-latency, 24-bit/96kHz 24-channel USB audio interface, while taking advantage of its recording functionality as a backup device. With its high-quality audio and impressive versatility, the JoeCo BlueBox BBWR24B is an ideal centerpiece for your recording rig.
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High-quality audio and versatile connectivity
JoeCo's BlueBox BBWR24B is spec'd with 24 high-quality 24-bit/96kHz converters for superior sonics. The audio clocks can lock to timecode, video, or word clock inputs. You can connect line inputs via tails from the rear-panel D-Sub connectors, or by using XLR connectors on JoeCo's optional 2RU breakout panel. In addition, you have 16 channels of ADAT via lightpipe, which gives you the flexibility of digital input from external ADAT-equipped preamps and other devices.
Instant confidence backups
Dreaded DAW freezes or computer crashes? No worries. The BBWR24B can back up all your source recordings — the ultimate safeguard against the unexpected. Not only can your BBWR24B carry up to 24 channels of simultaneous 24-bit/96kHz bidirectional audio over USB 2.0 — the BBWR24B records standard broadcast WAV files (BWF) to an external USB2/3 drive using the universal FAT32 disk format. So you're covered, no matter what. Confidence — it's a great feeling!
Broadcast WAV format recording
With the JoeCo BlueBox BBWR24B, audio is recorded directly to an external USB2/3 drive (available separately) in Broadcast WAV format for instant injection into your production workflow. In addition to the BBWR24B's multichannel recording capabilities, you also have simultaneous stereo mixdown and external summing mixer capabilities. Sweetwater FOH engineers are finding the BlueBox BBWR24B ideal for set-it-and-forget-it multitrack recording of live shows.
Fully remote controllable
The JoeCo BlueBox BBWR24B runs off a 12-volt power source, and you can disable channels and features to preserve battery life on location. The BBR1MP is fully controllable via JoeCoControl on Mac/PC, or via JoeCoRemote for iPad, which lets you set up your monitoring as well as individual channel parameters, including level, highpass filter, soft limiter, and polarity. Your levels are clearly visible on high-resolution meters, and you can tweak your monitor and four independent stereo headphone mixes with full control over volume, panning, solo, and mute.
JoeCo BBWR24B BlueBox Features:
- Low-latency USB audio interface and standalone 24-track recorder
- 40 inputs, including 24 line (DB-25) and 16 ADAT lightpipe
- 24 balanced outputs (DB-25)
- 24 high-quality 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA converters
- Supports Core Audio (Mac), dedicated Windows drivers
- 24-channel local recording and playback at up to 24-bit/96kHz
- Connection via tails from DSub connectors
- Optional 2U breakout panel with XLR connectors
- Remote control, monitoring, and setup via JoeCoControl on Mac/PC or JoeCoRemote for iPad
- Records standard Broadcast WAV files to an external USB2/3 drive
- Captured audio material can be imported into any DAW without file transfer
- Sync options: audio clock may be locked to timecode, 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
- Headphone outputs include 2 stereo and 2 assignable output feeds: Engineer stereo headphone out, Artist stereo headphone out, and 2 stereo artist outs for feeding external headphone amps
