The BlueBox Workstation Interface Recorder from JoeCo provides 24 channels of switchable mic/line inputs and 24 balanced outputs. The mic channel incorporates a clean high-quality mic preamp design. In a studio environment, the BlueBox can be used as a low latency audio interface device providing a full 24 channel interface at 24 bit / 96 kHz both to and from a workstation simultaneously utilizing the on-board recording function as a backup device.

The BlueBox features a range of connection options including individually switchable mic/line inputs and balanced outputs. Microphones can either be connected to the unit via tails from the rear D-Sub connectors, or via an optional 2U breakout panel with XLR connectors.

Local audio is recorded direct to external USB2/3 drive in broadcast WAV format for instant ingest into a workstation. Alongside the BlueBox’s multi-channel recording capabilities, provision is included for creating a simultaneous stereo mixdown. Optional support for iXML data can also be provided.

The BlueBox will run off a 12V power source. Unused channels and features can be disabled in order to preserve battery life on location. The unit is fully controllable via JoeCoControl on your workstation itself or via JoeCoRemote for iPad. This includes the facility to set up individual mic pre channel parameters - level, mic/line, phantom power, hi-pass filter, soft limiter and phase reverse. Levels are displayed on high resolution meters.

The monitor mix can be adjusted in real time incorporating both local and workstation feeds giving the perfect mix for monitoring during recording. Expandable channel strips provide graphic faders, pan, solo, mute and other parameter controls.

• 24 high-quality integrated mic preamps 
• Low latency interface to workstation running at up to 24-channel / 24-bit / 96 kHz in both directions simultaneously
• Core Audio and Windows drivers available
• 24-channel local recording or playback at up to 24-bit / 96 kHz
• Microphone connection via tails from D-Sub connectors, or optional 2U breakout panel with XLR connectors
• Remote control, monitoring and set-up via JoeCoControl window on workstation or JoeCoRemote for iPad
• Records standard broadcast WAV files to an external USB2/3 drive. Captured audio material can be imported into any digital workstation for instant data recovery
• Supports world clock , timecode, and video sync
• Supports storing iXML data in BWAV files
• Can run off 12V power source for location use
• Safe’n’Sound Record Recovery protects files in case of power or disk failure

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you simultaneously output to speakers while in stream mode connected to an iPhone, iPad or computer?

A: Yes, you can use the Zoom AMS-24 2x4 USB Audio Interface in Streaming mode while connected to an iPhone, iPad or computer and simultaneously output audio to speakers.

Q: 2. can you record single tracks at a time, or overdub onto a track?

A: Yes you can do both.

Q: 3. Is phase reverse offered on all the channels?

A: No phase reverse shown on any channels, or in the Operator Manual.

Q: 4. Hi, the onboard MicroSD card recording can be up to 192/24 or 48khz, please?

A: The internal recorder operates only at 24-bit/48kHz. The USB interface up to can output sample rates up to 192 kHz

Q: 5. Is the USB-C cable that comes with this USB-C on both ends?

A: The Zoom AMS-24 2x4 USB Audio Interface for Music and Streaming includes a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable with purchase.

Q: 6. Are there 2 SD slots? One for recording the mix and one for loading samples?

A: No. The TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface has one SD slot that is used for recording and playback.

Q: 7. Can you send to an external effects processor and get back the wet signal for your recording?

A: You can use the analog FX output to connect an external FX processor to this mixer. For returning the wet signal to mixer, you would need to use an available input channel on the board.

Q: 8. Does the talkback feature work as a broadcast mixer?

A: The Talkback function on the TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface allows you to speak to the participants privately over their headphones, as well as guests connected via USB, smartphone, and Bluetooth.

Q: 9. Does the SD Card record each channel individually and what is the highest quality files that it generates? 192? 160?

A: This has a 24 track recorder built in with sample rates and resolutions up to 48kHz at 24bit.

Q: 10. Can this unit record 40 channels at once, or does it just have 40 inputs and can record only 24 channels simultaneously? And could you please add a picture of the back of the unit?

A: Although the JoeCo Bluebox workstation Interface Recorder (#BBWR24B) supports 40 simultaneous inputs, it will only record 24 channels at a time.