JoeCo BBR1A 24ch BlackBox Recorder ADAT - Unbalanced I/O

JoeCo BBR1A 24ch BlackBox Recorder ADAT - Unbalanced I/O

The JoeCo BLACKBOX BBR1A multi-track ADAT recorder brings the benefits of multi-track audio capture with the BLACKBOX Recorder to digital desks and D-A converters which are equipped with Lightpipe (TOSlink) inputs and outputs.

Three 8-channel Lightpipe inputs can be connected from the mixer while three Lightpipe outputs can return the signals back to the mixer. All other BLACKBOX multi-track recorder features remain unchanged, and the full analogue I/O capability of the standard BBR1 is still available for situations where the Lightpipe interface is not suitable.

All BLACKBOX recorders are designed and built to exacting standards with rugged construction and a suite of unique features. The choice of professional users, the BBR1A multi-track recorder is the solution the professional audio industry chooses and trusts. 

Note: Due to limitations in the Lightpipe format, use of this option restricts 24-track recording to single speed sample rates (44.1kHz and 48kHz). At double sample rates the unit employs the SMUXII protocol reducing the I/O count to 12 channels. However, the full 24/24/96kHz facility is still available in the analogue domain.

JoeCo BBR1A Specifications:

BBR1A Specific

• 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

General Specifications

• Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
• Bit depths: 16bit; 24bit
• Disk interface: USB2
• Format: FAT32
• File 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/solo
• Physical: 19” rack mounted 1U
• Dimensions: (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) protocol
• LTC: 1 x 1/4” TRS jack socket:
  • Frame rates supported: 30fps, 29.97drop fps, 29.97non-drop fps, 25fps, 24fps, 23.98fps
• Machine control: 1 x 9-pin D, SONY PII protocol
• Audio clock synchronisation:
  • 2 x RCA sockets
  • AES3 / SPDIF Format, also used for communications to slave units
• Footswitch: momentary switch on ring of LTC TRS socket
• Keyboard: 1 x mini DIN PS2 connector,  Standard 102 key
• Power: 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)