JoeCo BlackBox Multichannel Recorder

As a foolproof way of recording and playing up to 64 channels of 24bit/96khz audio for live shows the Blackbox Recorder seems like a no brainer. No computer freeze/crash to worry about just connect and go. There are many different I/O options to suit your needs and it uses FAT32 7200rpm USB2 drives that are easily obtained at various locations:

"The BLACKBOX RECORDER is the first dedicated large-scale multi-channel recorder for audio acquisition and capturing live performance. Unlike many other devices, it doesn’t double as a studio recorder or a cut-down workstation - there are no plug-ins or effects to modify the captured sound. Quite simply, what you hear is what you get!

Available in both analogue and digital variants, the BlackBox Recorder family offers a choice of professional interfaces to any live mixing console. The recorder can capture up to 24 channels of 24Bit/96kHz audio in Broadcast WAV (BWAV) format. For large scale recordings, multiple units can be linked together."

General Specifications Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHzBit depths: 16bit; 24bitDisk interface: USB2Format: FAT32File type: Broadcast WAV (BWAV)Media: USB2 hard disk (7200rpm recommended),   USB2 flash drive - 200x minimum (except for   MADI and DANTE systems which have more   demanding data rates), SHDC (Class 10 with   suitable adapter except MADI and DANTE)Monitoring: 1 x 1/4” TRS jack socket,   headphone mix/soloPhysical: 19” rack mounted 1UDimensions: (425mm x 150mm x 44mm)Weight: < 2.4kg

Control and Synchronisation MIDI: 1 x 5-pin DIN (open loop) – MIDI time   code (MTC) and MIDI machine control (MMC)   protocolLTC: 1 x 1/4” TRS jack socket:   Frame rates supported: 30fps, 29.97drop fps,   29.97non-drop fps, 25fps, 24fps, 23.98fpsMachine control: 1 x 9-pin D, SONY PII protocolAudio clock synchronisation: 2 x RCA sockets   AES3 / SPDIF Format, also used for   communications to slave unitsFootswitch: momentary switch on ring of LTC   TRS socketKeyboard: 1 x mini DIN PS2 connector,   Standard 102 keyPower: 9v – 16V dc (< 25W). 2.1mm dc inlet.   PSU supplied

Analogue Inputs: Levels: -10dBu / +4dBu switchable Max input level: +22dBu = 0dBFS A-D conversion: 24bit, 96kHz 106dB S/N, 96dB THD+N (typical A-weighted)

Analogue Outputs: Levels: -10dBu / +4dBu switchable Max output level: +22dBu = 0dBFS D-A conversion: 24bit, 96kHz 106dB S/N, 94dB THD+N (typical A-weighted)

BBR1U Unbalanced i/o via 3 x 25way D-sub connectors (3 x ¼" TRS multicore looms supplied – TASCAM analogue format). Designed to plug across the insert points on a standard analogue console	Loop through outputs available on ch 17-24 on ¼" TRS jack sockets for connection to outboard equipment
BBR1B Balanced i/o via 6 x 25way D-sub connectors. Lower row – inputs; Upper row – outputs. (TASCAM analogue format, cable looms not supplied)	No loop through outputs. Power: 30W PSU supplied. Other connectors as BBR1U
BBR1A Lightpipe i/o via 3 x TOSLINK inputs and 3 x TOSLINK outputs (24 channels @ 48k, 12 channels @ 96k). Word clock input on BNC. Unbalanced analogue as BBR1U (cable looms not supplied)	Loop through outputs as BBR1U available on analogue i/o only. Other connectors as BBR1U
BBR1D AES3 (2003) i/o via 3 x 25way D-sub connectors – upper row. (Yamaha format pin out standard). Word clock input on BNC. Unbalanced analogue as BBR1U (cable looms not supplied)	Loop through outputs as BBR1U available on analogue i/o only. Power: 30W PSU supplied. Other connectors as BBR1U
BBR64-MADI MADI coax (BNC) in and out. MADI optical in and out. Wordclock in or out (switchable BNC). 8 x balanced analogue inputs on 25w D-type (Tascam format)	No loop through outputs. Power: 20W on 4pin mini XLR - universal PSU supplied. Other connectors as BBR1U
BBR-DANTE Standard DANTE Ethernet connection on RJ45 connector. Wordclock in or out (switchable BNC). 8 x balanced analogue inputs on 25w D-type (Tascam format)	No loop through outputs. Power: 20W on 4pin mini XLR - universal PSU supplied. Other connectors as BBR1U http://www.joeco.co.uk/main/index.html