JoeCo | BlackBox BBR1MP | 24ch BLACKBOX MicPre RECORDER + iXML & JCRH JoeCo

The JoeCo BlackBox BBR1-MP MicPre Recorder is a stand-alone, live, multi-channel recorder primarily designed with the broadcast engineer and location sound recordist in mind. This compact 1U recorder offers all the standard Blackbox features as well as 24 high-quality microphone preamps, operating at up to 24bit/96kHz.

The JoeCo BlackBox BBR1-MP MicPre Recorder features a range of connection options including individually switchable mic/line inputs and balanced outputs, video sync, timecode and word clock inputs. User installable Dante and MADI interface cards are also available as options, adding 24 channels of Dante or MADI I/O to the JoeCo BBR1-MP unit. Microphones can either be connected to the unit via tails from the rear D-Sub connectors, or via an optional 2U breakout panel with XLR connectors. System components are available individually or as part of a bundle.

Audio is recorded direct to an external USB2 drive in Broadcast WAV format for instant ingest into post production. Alongside the JoeCo BBR1MP’s multi-channel recording capabilities, provision is included for creating a simultaneous stereo mixdown. Full support for iXML data is also provided in JoeCo BlackBox BBR1-MP Bundle 2. The JoeCo BBR1-MP will run off a 12V power source. Unused channels and features can be disabled in order to preserve battery life on location. The unit is fully controllable via JoeCoRemote for iPad. This includes the facility to set up individual mic pre channel parameters – level, mic/line, phantom power, hi-pass filter, soft limiter and phase reverse. Levels are shown on high resolution meters and the monitor mix can be adjusted using expandable channel strips with graphic faders, pan, solo, mute and other parameter controls. The JoeCo BBR1-MP’s compact dimensions, high-quality mic preamps and converters make it a practical, elegant solution for a range of broadcast applications, as well as for live engineers needing a portable multi-channel recording option. The go to Professional Audio Recorder.

JoeCo BlackBox BBR1-MP MicPre Recorder Features

• 24-Channel record or playback at up to 24bit/96kHz
• 24 High-quality integrated mic preamps (24bit/96kHz operation)
• Microphone connection via tails from D-Sub connectors, or optional 2U breakout panel with XLR connectors
• Runs off 12V power source for location use
• Remote set-up, control and monitoring via JoeCoRemote for iPad
• Multiple connection options: switchable mic/line inputs, balanced outputs
• User installable optional Dante or MADI cards for 24 channels of Dante or MADI input/output
• MADI outputs from a pair of BBR1MPs can be automatically combined into a single 48-channel data stream
• Records standard broadcast WAV files to an external USB2/3 drive. Captured audio material can be imported into any digital workstation for instant re-purposing. No file transfer necessary
• Can also store iXML data in BWAV files
• Synchronisation options: timecode, word clock, video sync
• Simultaneous stereo mixdown during recording
• Safe’n’Sound Record Recovery protects files in case of power failure

JoeCo BlackBox BBR1-MP MicPre Recorder Specifications

• General:
  • Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
  • Bit Depth: 16 / 24 bit
  • Disk Interface: USB2 (Compatible with USB3)
  • Disk Format: FAT32 – Compatible with both Mac and PC
  • File Format: Broadcast WAV (BWAV)
  • External Drive: USB2/3 Hard Drive or Fast Memory Stick
  • File Type: Standard Mono Broadcast WAV or Multi-Channel WAV
  • User Interface: Primarily Designed for Use with the JoeCoRemote iPad App, the Unit Can Also be Configured Directly from the Front Panel
• Audio Input/Output:
  • Record/Playback: Up to 24 Channels @ Up to 96kHz / 24 bit
  • Inputs: Switchable Microphone / Line Inputs on Channel by Channel Basis
  • Mic Preamps:
    • Gain: 0 – +60dB Continuously Variable
    • Soft Limiter: Software Selectable On / Off
    • Hi-Pass Filter: -6dB @ 100Hz, 12dB/Octave
    • Max Input Level: +21dBu
    • EIN: < -124 dBu (20 – 22 kHz)
    • THD: < -110 dBFS (20 – 22 kHz @ -10 dBFS Input)
    • Cross Talk Rejection: > 80 dB @ 20 kHz
    • ZIN: >10 k Ohm (Single Ended); > 2 k Ohm (Differential)
  • Outputs: Line Level Balanced Outputs (+21 dBu = 0 dBFS)
  • E-E: THD+N E-E (Better than -90 dBFS), (Unity Gain, 20 – 22 kHz, Unweighted)
  • Frequency Response: Better than +/- 0.5 dB, 20 – 40 kHz @ 96 kHz Sampling
  • Monitoring:
    • Front-Mounted: ¼” TRS Jack Socket (Headphone Mix, PFL, Solo etc (Engineer)
    • Rear-Mounted: ¼” Jack Socket for Headphone Mix Only (Director)
• Control and Synchronisation:
  • Audio Clock Synchronisation: Word Clock, Video Reference and SMPTE Linear Timecode (All standard Frame Rates Supported), AES/EBU or SPDIF Clock
  • Control:
    • JoeCoRemote for Full Control
    • Sony 9-Pin and MIDI (MMC) for Transport Controls
  • Physical Dimensions:
    • Size & Weight: 19” Rack-Mounted 1U (435mm x 44mm x 170mm) – >3kg
    • Optional: 19” Rack-Mounted 2U Breakout Panel (XLR) (475mm x 88mm x 35mm) 1kg
  • Power: 12V DC (Kycon 4-Pole Connector), 35W max

JoeCo BlackBox BBR1-MP MicPre Recorder Includes

• JoeCo BlackBox BBR1-MP Micpre Recorder
• Power Supply
• 1 Year Warranty