JoeCo BBR1B 24ch BlackBox Recorder - Balanced I/O

JoeCo BBR1B 24ch BlackBox Recorder - Balanced I/O

The JoeCo BLACKBOX BBR1B multi-channel recorder is a well-established and respected icon of the professional audio industry, with balanced I/O to ensure hassle-free but absolutely dependable multi-track audio recording direct from a mixing console or in a location recording environment.

Built for ease of use inclusion in rigs where reliability is paramount, the BBR1B multi-channel recorder offers genuine set it and forget it functionality for applications when time is sparse but standards must remain high. For additional peace of mind in live scenarios, the unit loops the inputs directly to the outputs via relays when in record or stop mode, so that even a power failure cannot affect the audio through the PA . The unit’s three lower 25-way female D-type connectors are used as balanced inputs while the three upper 25-way female connectors are used as balanced outputs.

All BLACKBOX Recorders are designed and built to exacting standards with rugged construction and a suite of unique multi-track audio capture features. The choice of professional users, the BBR1B multi-track recorder is the multi-track recording solution which the professional audio industry chooses and trusts. 

JoeCo BBR1B Specifications:

BBR1B Specific

• Balanced i/o via 6 x 25way D-sub connectors. Lower row – inputs; Upper row – outputs. (TASCAM analogue format, cable looms not supplied)
• BBR1B No loop through outputs. Power: 30W PSU supplied. 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)