JoeCo BBR64-MADI Blackbox Audio Reco rder

The JoeCo BlackBox BBR64-MADI is a 64 channel MIDI data recorder and replayer.  On the recording side, the BBR64-MADI can capture 64 channels of audio at standard sample rates and convert them into broadcast standard WAVS to an external drive via the USB2.0 connection.  Double samplerate MADI recording up to 96kHz is also supported.

The BBR64-MADI features coaxial (BNC) and optical MADI connections, 56-channel legacy MADI recording as well as 8 channel of analogue recording via 8 balanced TRS inputs, word clock sync, and a PFL bus for hi resolution metering and monitoring via headphones.

The JoeCo BlackBox BBR64-MADI main features include:

General Spec

• 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)