AudioMedia - March 2009 - (Page JoeCo2) + JOECO LIMITED+ + + + JOECO LIMITED+ + + + + + + JOECO LIMITED+ In addition, eight of the insert returns are brought out to TRS ¼” jacks on the rear of the unit so that you can still plug external units such as compressors or EQs into your insert points (and hear the effect during any virtual sound checking as well). The colour display is clear and easy to read, changing colour to indicate status. LED Metering is provided for all channels with the variable brightness being determined by the input level. Typically, input level adjustment will be handled by the mic amp gains on the desk. For larger gigs the BLACKBOX RECORDER can be plugged into a clean feed from separate mic amps such as a broadcast feed from the stage box. A headphone output allows the monitoring of each track individually or a rough mix of all the tracks being recorded. The overall headphone volume is adjustable, and each track is passed through a monitoring compressor to aid audibility in the live environment. A simple front panel menu-driven user interface allows the more detailed set-up options to be adjusted, with the data wheel doubling as a scrub wheel to locate specific points in songs. This allows the simple creation of playback loops whilst perfecting the front of house or monitor mix for the band. Other Interfaces There is a keyboard interface so that individual tracks can be labelled, as indeed can the songs themselves. Dividing a long capture into individual songs can be achieved by pressing the Record button during the gaps between songs, or by using an optional footswitch to start a new recording. However, the gaps will be sample accurate so that the recordings can be joined back together again perfectly in your workstation if you make a mistake and press the button at the wrong time. All standard sample rates are supported, and word size can be adjusted down to 16-bit if preferred. The whole unit can be synchronised to an external word clock using an AES/EBU or S/PDIF signal. It accepts both Linear Timecode (LTC) and MIDI Timecode (MTC) for time stamping recordings – especially useful when making a multi-track recording to accompany a video shoot. The unit will also accept commands via the MIDI Machine Control (MMC) protocol, or via Sony PII (9-pin) control for track arming, transport control features, and the like. Expansion Possibilities Optional digital interface cards are available to enable record and replay via AES/EBU or ADAT Light-pipe interfaces. These interfaces allow direct connection to digital mixing consoles. There’s also an optional interface box that provides fully balanced I/O for mixing consoles that require it. Software updates can be uploaded via the USB2 interface by using a standard USB memory stick. Multiple BLACKBOX RECORDERs can be linked together to create sample accurate recordings over more than 24 channels. The slave units take their commands from the master unit so that all the recordings will be sample accurate and start in sync on the same sample, making remixing much simpler back in the studio. JoeCo has been founded by Joe Bull, formerly Managing Director of Studio Audio & Video Limited, the creators of the SADiE Workstation range. Prior to SADiE, he worked as an Audio Engineer both in the studio, and mixing live concerts and festivals. This legacy brings a wealth of experience built up over 30 years of recording and capturing the best performance possible. JoeCo Limited 135 Histon Road, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8UQ, UK t +44 (0) 1223 911000 w www.joeco.co.uk w www.CapturingPerformance.com e infoamrg@joeco.co.uk http://www.joeco.co.uk http://www.CapturingPerformance.com
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