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Multi-track technology for the 21st century

24/64 TRACKS • 24 BIT • 96kHz

BLACKBOX PLAYER

Replay multi-channel backing tracks and surround stems for live

shows and themed entertainment

The BlackBox Player is a powerful software upgrade for the BlackBox Recorder that enables automated, high-quality, multi-

channel audio playback (up to 24bit/96kHz) for live shows and themed entertainment, without requiring a computer.

Available for 24- and 64-channel BlackBox systems, Player functionality differs from standard BlackBox Recorder playback in that content

for an entire show, exhibition or broadcast can be arranged into an easily editable playlist. Cues are preloaded for instant playback and,

should the running order change, a playlist can be adjusted on the fly. It can also be looped to provide continuous playback.

Playback material can be created using any workstation that generates valid WAV or BWAV files. Mono, stereo and polywav files can be

used. Audio is stored on an external USB2 hard drive or USB2 Flash drive. A simple file naming procedure ensures sample accurate

synchronous playback of each audio file through its respective output. The show setlist is configured as a simple XML format playlist, with

each song automatically pre-loading. Changes can also be made manually. Multiple playlists can be stored for different shows or

performances.

The Player can be operated and controlled via footswitch, QWERTY keyboard, timecode, MIDI commands, or JoeCoRemote for iPad.

Channels can be separately balanced, EQd and processed alongside other live audio to compensate for venue acoustics, or audience

generated noise during performances. Foldback mixes incorporating Player audio can be created, and an additional mix also sent via the

Player’s headphone output.

To synchronize audio with visual media, the Player can be configured to start in sync with incoming timecode and audio clock. All standard

timecode frame rates are supported. Like all BlackBox systems the Player contains a number of built-in safety features; for example a pair

of Balanced Players can be configured for automated fail-over, making sure that the show goes on regardless.

The BlackBox Player system includes full BlackBox Recorder functionality. A simple menu selection turns the system into either a Recorder

or a Player as required. Player software is also available as a separate upgrade for existing BlackBox Recorder owners.

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www.joeco.co.uk Multi-track technology for the 21st century BLACKBOX PLAYER Replay multi-channel backing tracks and surround stems for live shows and themed entertainment 24/64 TRACKS • 24 BIT • 96kHz The BlackBox Player is a powerful software upgrade for the BlackBox Recorder that enables automated, high-quality, multichannel audio playback (up to 24bit/96kHz) for live shows and themed entertainment, without requiring a computer.
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Features: • Synchronous multi-channel playback in up to 24bit / 96kHz quality. No computer required. • Files for playback can be loaded from any Digital Audio Workstation capable of creating valid WAV/BWAV files, or recorded directly. • Audio can be stored on USB2 hard drive or fast Flash drive. • Simple naming convention ensures that the correct file is replayed through each output. • Output options include unbalanced and balanced analogue, digital AES/EBU, Lightpipe, MADI and DANTE.