[ATTACH=CONFIG]195267.vB5-legacyid=3362[/ATTACH]Prolight + Sound, Frankfurt, Germany, 20th March 2012 – JoeCo Limited introduces the latest product in its BlackBox range of multi-channel live audio recorders and players in the form of the new BLACKBOX BBR64-DANTE RECORDER that can record or replay 64 channels.
The BBR64-DANTE is the result of JoeCo’s collaboration with Audinate, creators of the award-winning Danteä digital media networking solution. The original BBR-DANTE system was released in 2011 and was able to record up to 32 channels of audio from a Dante network. The new BBR64-DANTE now doubles that track count to 64, while still occupying just one rack unit of space. The BBR64-DANTE Recorder connects to any Dante-enabled network device from a range of console and converter manufacturers. In addition to recording 64 channels at standard sample rates, it can also record 8 channels of analogue alongside 56 channels of Dante for capturing audience and ambience. Higher sample rate recording (88.2kHz and 96kHz) is also possible at a reduced track count.
As with all other BlackBox Recorders, audio is recorded in Broadcast WAV format to an external USB2 (FAT32 formatted) drive and can be instantly imported into any Mac- or PC-based Digital Audio Workstation for re-purposing. The BBR64-DANTE will also continue to offer all the standard BlackBox Recorder safety features, such as “Safe ‘n’ Sound Record Recovery” as well as providing hi-resolution metering and headphone monitoring of individual/pairs of channels via internal PFL bus.
Audinate is leading the way networks are connected by transporting high-quality media over standard IT networks. Its Dante products deliver a no-hassle, self-configuring, true plug-and-play digital audio network that uses standard Internet Protocols. Dante offers a market leading solution today, while taking the risk out of future developments by providing a migration path to upgrade to new standards such as the IEEE Audio Video Bridging (“AVB”).
JoeCo Managing Director Joe Bull said: “We are delighted to be showing the new 64-channel BBR64-DANTE Recorder at Frankfurt. Having successfully launched the 64-channel MADI product last year, we have been able to incorporate much of that core technology to create the BBR64-DANTE – it’s a completely different machine internally. Continuing support from our friends at Audinate has made this possible in a remarkably short time.”
“The BBR64-DANTE Recorder provides a high channel recording solution for 64 channels of networked audio,” said Dave Anderson, Director of Sales at Audinate. ”The BBR64-DANTE Recorder can interoperate directly with all Dante products on the network using standard off the shelf network switches, eliminating the need for expensive audio routers.”
Visit JoeCo at Prolight + Sound, Frankfurt, Hall 8.0, Stand G22.
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About JoeCo
JoeCo is based near the beautiful university city of Cambridge in the UK. Established in 2007, the company’s research and development activity has focussed on its revolutionary BLACKBOX RECORDER, designed for capturing live multi-channel audio. Since the recorder’s release in 2009, JoeCo has won several prestigious awards including a PLASA Award for Innovation (UK) and a series of international awards from industry press, readers and trade associations including Best New Company, and Best Recorder.
2010 saw the release of the BLACKBOX PLAYER, the first dedicated multi-channel playback device specifically designed to replay backing tracks or multiple surround stems for live shows and themed entertainment. During 2011, the BlackBox family further expanded with the release of both the BBR64-MADI Recorder, designed to record or replay up to 64 channels of MADI data and the BBR-DANTE Recorder, which allowed the capture of 32 channels of audio data from a Dante network. The imminent release of the BBR64-DANTE in 2012 now enables 64 channels also.
Distributed in over 40 countries, the BlackBox family’s growing customer base includes touring bands, outside broadcast facilities, theatres and worship venues, theme parks, broadcasters, film and TV sound recordists and post-production facilities.
About Audinate
Audinate revolutionizes the way that AV systems are connected by transporting high-quality media over standard IT networks. Using Audinate’s patented networking solution, digital media networking just got easy. Audinate’s solution has been licensed by customers across the AV industry and can be found in installations and live sound applications globally. Audinate is a Promoter Member of the AVnu Alliance™. Audinate offices are located in US, United Kingdom and Australia. Dante is a trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd
Visit [url]http://www.audinate.com/[/url] for the latest news and information on the company.
