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
