The BlueBox Workstation Interface Recorder from JoeCo provides 8 channels of switchable mic/line inputs, 16 channels of dedicated balanced line inputs and 8 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.

• 8 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 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. Is phase reverse available on all channels?

A: No. there is not phase reverse available. Reading through the Owners Manual, see below and on page 21: https://tascam.com/downloads/products/tascam/model_24/efs_model-24_om_vc.pdf

Q: 2. What if you surpass the 2gb FAT32 file limitation? Is there a way to recover the audio that was recorded beyond the 2gb?

A: Thank you for your question. once the file limitation is met there is no way to recover the audio past the 2GB mark.

Q: 3. can you record single tracks at a time, or overdub onto a track?

A: Yes you can do both.

Q: 4. Is this possible to use with teams/zoom meetings where I can turn off headphone monitoring, and hear audio with no feedback?

A: Yes, live monitoring can be disabled on the TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface.

Q: 5. does this unit have echo, delay, and reverb ?

A: No, the Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface does have any built-in effects like echo, delay, or reverb.

Q: 6. 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: 7. What is the preAmp gain on the Mic inputs? Am I going to need a cloudlifter to operate my RE-20

A: Tascam lists the gain range for the Mixcast 4 as 66.5 dB which should be sufficient for the RE-20.

Q: 8. 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: 9. Is phase reverse offered on all the channels?

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

Q: 10. Can it simultaneously record to both the SD card and to a PC through USB?

A: Absolutely - no problem at all.