JoeCo Debuts New BlueBox Recorder

JoeCo has announced its latest BlueBox recorder, the BlueBox BBWR24B.

Designed to fit into any studio, the 24-channel BBWR24B is a multi-track field recorder and features a unique back-up solution. Offering 24 balanced line inputs, 16 Adat Lightpipe inputs with SMUXII support for higher sample rates and 24 balanced outs, the BlueBox solution will back-up all source recordings, all of the time, providing a safeguard against unexpected DAW freeze and failure.

Each BBWR24B can carry up to 24 channels of 24bit/96kHz audio in both directions simultaneously over USB 2.0, while all local recordings are professional standard broadcast WAV files (BWF) on universally accepted FAT32 disk format. The USB 2.0 host interface supports both Windows (via dedicated drivers) and Mac (via Core Audio) with a locally generated zero latency monitor mix for monitoring during overdubs.

While the BBWR24B offers front panel access to core controls, users have control and customisation using the JoeCoControl app for Windows or Mac.

In addition to the launch of the BBWR24B, an upgrade to the JoeCoControl app has been unveiled and will also make its debut at the NAMM Show. The upgrade brings new features across the entire BlueBox range.

Available for free from the JoeCo website, JoeCoControl offers:

• Full control over input parameters
• Dedicated mode selection for Live, Studio and Mix down situations
• Creation of multiple zero latency headphone sub-mixes with gain, pan, solo, mute, and PFL
• Support for in-studio talkback and studio monitor switching capabilities
• Mono/stereo/left/right/reverse monitor switching, plus dim, mute, solo and PFL
• A dedicated transport control panel with record and stop buttons plus useful disk information
• Mix mode gives the ability to use a number of outputs and inputs as sends and returns for outboard equipment during mixdown.

Joe Bull, Managing Director, JoeCo, said: "The BLUEBOX range has already received a fantastic welcome, and now we're delighted to introduce a version that will work no matter which mic pres you choose to use. The BBWR24B, particularly when used with the expanded control and customisation options of the updated JoeCoControl app, is an extremely powerful but affordable solution for interfacing with your DAW, recording in the field and ensuring that none of your recordings are ever lost, even if the power fails."

The BlueBox BBWR24B will receive its official launch at the NAMM Show, California, 19 – 22 January.

www.joeco.co.uk

(JP/LM)