JoeCo BlackBox BBP64-DANTE Multi-Track DANTE Player

The JoeCo BlackBox BBP64-DANTE Multi-Track DANTE Player is designed to provide an innovative solution for live performance playback in a compact 1U rack-mounted package and DANTE connectivity. It is perfect for replay backing tracks or multiple surround stems for live shows and themed entertainment.

The JoeCo BlackBox BBP64-DANTE Multi-Track DANTE Player is designed to replay from an external USB2 drive multi-channel audio material that has been created or edited using a DAW. In this way it allows all replayed material to be properly mixed in with Live sound during a performance, or when used in a multi-speaker system setup. The BBP64-DANTE can replay up to 64 channels of high quality audio at up to 24bit/96kHz. It can be triggered using timecode, a footswitch or QWERTY keyboard, or it can be controlled via MIDI commands, giving the live engineer, installation sound designer, musical director or artist full control of the show at all times.

Based on the proven technology of the award-winning BlackBox Recorder, the JoeCo BlackBox BBP64-DANTE Player provides an innovative solution to live performance playback in a compact 1U rack-mounted package. Player capability is now available for JoeCo's 24- and 64-channel BlackBox systems enabling up to 64 channels of synchronous audio to be replayed in up to 24 Bit / 96kHz quality, without a computer. Multi-channel audio playback is important both for surround sound applications and because it allows the live engineer to compensate for the acoustics of the venue, or audience generated noise during the performance. Playback material can be loaded from any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) capable of creating files in Broadcast WAV format. In addition to standard mono BWAV files, the JoeCo BlackBox BBP64-DANTE Player also supports the replay of polyphonic wav files, from multiple stereo files up to 24 or even 64 channel PolyWAV files. Mono, stereo and multichannel files can even be used together in the same song massively enhancing the system's flexibility. The audio files can be stored on a standard USB2 drive, or Flash RAM drive. A simple naming procedure ensures that the correct file is replayed through each output. Set lists can be configured into simple XML format playlist files. Playlists automatically cue up the next song ready for instantaneous replay and multiple playlists can be stored ready for any quick changes or alternative show formats.

Separate foldback mixes can be configured using normal facilities on the console. An additional mix can be sent via the headphone output for the musical director. For playback applications requiring time code synchronisation, the JoeCo BlackBox BBP64-DANTE BlackBox Player can be configured to an incoming source of digital clock, or optionally word clock. The implementation of a "Chase" mode enables the unit to commence playback in sync when it receives incoming time code. This option can either be controlled from the front panel or via extended SONY 9-pin support. The extended 9-pin commands also allow the user to rehearse shows that are normally locked to time code via remote control and are compatible with most edit suites and show controllers. Time code can be shown on the main time display in playback mode. Integrated safety features ensure that the JoeCo BlackBox BBP64-DANTE BlackBox Player can meet the all-important "show must go on" criteria. These include a unique automated fail-over mechanism that enables the JoeCo BlackBox BBP64-DANTE BlackBox Player to automatically switch to a synchronous secondary system using its internal analogue relays in the event of a failure. (This would normally require a costly external switching matrix).

JoeCo BlackBox BBP64-DANTE Multi-Track DANTE Player Features

• Designed for use with digital mixing consoles that have Dante inputs and outputs
• Unbalanced analogue functionality also available (switchable)
• Synchronous multi-channel playback in up to 24bit / 96kHz quality (No computer required)
• Files for playback can be loaded from any DAW 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 (this model)
• Set lists configured as simple XML format playlist files
• Remote control via QWERTY keyboard, footswitch, MIDI, SONY 9-pin and JoeCoRemote for iPad.
• Synchronous playback to SMPTE timecode (LTC and MTC)
• Multiple playlists can be stored for quick changes or alternative show formats
• Separate foldback mixes can be configured via the console. An additional mix can be sent via the headphone output (e.g. for the musical director)
• Can be configured to accept an incoming source of digital clock
• Built-in safety features including automated fail-over for Balanced Player pairs

JoeCo BlackBox BBP64-DANTE Multi-Track DANTE Player Applications

• Solo artists and vocal groups using pre-recorded backing tracks
• Bands requiring additional backing tracks (strings, horns, etc.)
• Themed Entertainment: Theatres, theme parks and cruise ships
• Permanent installations that require reliable playback, such as museums, galleries and houses of worship
• Broadcast applications for timed multi-language or multistation play-out
• Playback applications that require timecode synchronisation

JoeCo BlackBox BBP64-DANTE Multi-Track DANTE Player Specifications

• Headphones: Mono or Stereo Solo or Mixed Output from Internal Mixer
• Analogue Out (Switchable -10dBu / +4dBu): 8 Channel, Balanced
• Digital In: Dante
• Digital Out: Dante
• Sample Rates:
  • 44.1 kHz: 64 Channel
  • 48 kHz: 64 Channel
  • 88.2 kHz: 32 Channel
  • 96 kHz: 32 Channel
• Audio Connections:
  • Unbalanced Analogue: 3 x 25 Way, D-Sub TASCAM Analogue Format (Hot In, Cold Out for Connection into Insert Points on Console)
  • Balanced Analogue:
    • 3 x 25 Way, D-Sub TASCAM Analogue Format Inputs
    • 3 x 25 Way, D-Sub TASCAM Analogue Format Outputs
  • AES/EBU: 3 x 25 Way D-Sub YAMAHA Digital Format
  • Lightpipe: 3 x TOSLINK
  • Dante: 1 x Dante RJ24 Gigabit Ethernet, 1 x 8-Channel Balanced Analogue in (TASCAM Analogue Format)
• Storage Medium:
  • External USB2 Storage Device:
    • USB2 Drive
    • Flash RAM Drive (Thumb Drive)
    • SDHC Card via USB2 Converter
• Audio File Format: Standard Mono Broadcast WAV Files
• Audio File Naming Convention:
  • sss-tt.songname-trackname.wav where:
    • sss is the song number (001-999) [determines which tracks play together as a Song]
    • -tt. is the track number (01-24) [determines which output each track is replayed through]
    • songname is the (optional) song name [free text up to 32 characters]
    • -trackname is the (optional) track name [free text up to 24 characters]
    • .wav is the file extension [mandatory]
• Playlist Format: Simple XML File Structure for Easy Playlist Editing
• Pre-load Time: Typically < 3 Seconds
• Control:
  • Instant Replay Controlled By:
    • Timecode (LTC or MTC)
    • Footswitch
    • QWERTY Keyboard
    • MIDI Control
    • Real-Time Clock
    • Automatic Pre-load of Next Song in Playlist
• MIDI Controls:
  • MIDI Open Loop Connection
  • MIDI Start, Stop Commands
  • MIDI Song Select: for Preloading Specific Songs
  • MIDI Program Change
  • MIDI Show Control
• Audio Clocks:
  • Selectable Between:
    • Internal
    • AES/EBU or SPDIF Clock
    • Dante in
    • Word Clock (Available on BBP1A and BBP1D Only)
• Timecode: All Standard Frame Rates Supported
• Auto Fail-Over: Analogue Fail-Over Automatically Switches to Synchronous Secondary System in Case of a Replay Problem
• Physical Dimensions:
  • Size: 19” Rack Mounting x 1U (435mm x 44mm x 170mm)
  • Weight: < 2.5 kg
• Power Requirements:
  • DC Input: 9 - 12 VDC
  • Power: < 25 Watt

JoeCo BlackBox BBP64-DANTE Multi-Track DANTE Player Includes

• 1 x JoeCo BlackBox BBP64-DANTE BlackBox Player
• 1x 12 VDC Power Supply
• Manufacturer Warranty