BLACK BOX Prompter Features & Benefits

Every hardware and software capability built into the BLACK BOX Prompter, in one place.

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Feature	Description	BLACK BOX Prompter Wedge	BLACK BOX Prompter GO!	Video
Software
Audio Support	Play .mp3 files as backing tracks while viewing lyrics
Audio Support	Play a metronome (click) based on BPM defined inside song file
Auto-Scroll	Smoothly scroll song lyrics and/or chords; use pedal to start, speed up, slow down, pause/resume - adjusted speed saved song
Auto-Scroll	Display lyrics and/or chords in color, adjust font sizes
Auto-Transpose	Automatically transpose chords in real-time
Backup Files	Backup songs, setlists, and logos to thumbdrive (included)
EasyLoad	Upload songs, set lists, and band logos (up to 200 at a time) from your computer/tablet directly to your prompter thru the Web.
Edit On-the-Fly	Built-in text editor allows you to edit Songs directly on your Prompter - no need to involve another computer or tablet
Edit On-the-Fly	Built-in text editor allows you to edit Set Lists directly on your Prompter - no need to involve another computer or tablet
File Storage	Store up to 1000 set lists and up to 2 million songs
File Support	Supports chords.wiki - automatically import JSON library backups from Chords.wiki
File Support	Supports .txt., .docx, and .pdf formats for text. For images: Supports PDF, PNG, JPG, and JPEG files (shown as image files, e.g. sheet music, scanned documents)
File Support	Manage/repair songs that have discrepancies and aren't loading properly
File Support	Displays multi-page PDF image files (e.g. sheet music, fake books, real books, etc.)
File Support	Delete songs and setlists
File Support	Restore all or new songs, setlists, and logos from thumbdrive (included)
File Transfer	Easily transfer existing songs from documents in TXT (preferred), MS Word, PDF and supports images (e.g. sheet music and paper scans) in PNG, JPEG, and JPG formats
Image Support	Display startup image (e.g. band logo), import multiple startup images and select startup image from menu
Image Support	Show startup image inside a setlist (optional)
Internet Connectivity	Copy/paste songs from Prompter's browser directly to the Prompter
Internet Connectivity	Connect Prompter to internet via WiFi
Internet Connectivity	Easily download and apply free software updates via WiFi
Internet Connectivity	Browse the Internet on the Prompter
Messenger	Tech can scan a QR code and send you instant messages
OnSong Integration	Import of OnSong song files (lyrics and chord charts) for OnSong Premium subscribers
Powerpoint Support	Show Powerpoint files (.pptx) on the Prompter
Set List Management	Shows are loaded as set lists (in text format), songs listed in order that they will be played.
Set List Management	Create Set lists directly from prompter by cherry-picking song titles
SingAlong	SingAlong - Audience scans a QR code and can see your lyrics in near-realtime
User-Friendly Navigation	Easily search for and display requested songs - and automatically return to your set list.
User-Friendly Navigation	Quickly jump to a song in EverySong by typing the capital letter of the song title
Wireless Sync	Wireless sync two or more Prompters to show songs and turn pages for everyone at same time
User-Friendly Song Viewing	12 font sizes to choose from (up to 55 pt)
User-Friendly Song Viewing	Text and header color coding built-in - based on ChordPro standard, [Verse], [Chorus], etc.
User-Friendly Song Viewing	Colored Chords with seven color options
User-Friendly Song Viewing	Invert screen color from white on black to black on white
User-Friendly Song Viewing	Automatic line breaks based on font size.
User-Friendly Song Viewing	Chords displayed above lyrics properly stick with automatic line breaks regardless of font size
User-Friendly Song Viewing	Maximize viewing lyrics and/or chord charges as pages break automatically regardless of font size
User-Friendly Song Viewing	Force page breaks by inserting [page] command on song file
User-Friendly Song Viewing	View songs/charts in portrait or landscape orientation	–
Hardware
Feature	Description	BLACK BOX Prompter Wedge	BLACK BOX Prompter GO!	Video
Built in USA	Designed, assembled, and supported in Grapevine, Texas (USA)
Mirroring Support	Mirror iPhone or iPad, laptop, or tablet via HDMI (with Phone/Tablet Connection Kit)
Soft Case	Custom padded-soft case available
Thumbdrive	High quality 8GB SanDisk thumb drive included
Thumbdrive	Compatible with any USB-A thumb drive (Required folders needed for file transfer are created automatically when inserted into Prompter)
Wireless Keyboard & Trackpad	Logitech keyboard with built-in trackpad included
Audio Support	Connect speakers or headphones via 1/8" audio jack		–
Connect Additional Prompter Mirrors	HDMI output port to connect BLACK BOX Prompter Mirror or LED monitor (can daisy-chain with HDMI splitters)		–
Discreet Form Factor	"Wedge" is camoflauged to look like a speaker monitor - unlike tablets and phones no one knows you're using a prompter		–
Discreet Form Factor	Connectors on left side - easy to use and hidden from audience.		–
Discreet Form Factor	Two coats of Duratex speaker paint (standard in speaker industry)		–
Easy to Carry	Strong full-size metal handle located on side of Prompter opposite connectors		–
Easy to Clean	Polycarbonate screen can be cleaned well with Isopropyl alcohol (70-91%)		–
Easy to Clean	Removable plastic tabs hold in protective screen - can be easily removed to replace screen or clean monitor		–
International Support	German made internal power supplies works anywhere in the world		–
Lit Power Switch	Lighted on/off switch, easy to see in the dark.		–
Protective Shipping	Ships in a custom double-walled cardbox box with custom foam craddle for protection		–
Quiet Operation	Fanless, quiet single board computer - 2.4 GHz Four-Core ARM64 CPU running LInux		–
Rugged Build	Constructed with durable 9-ply Baltic Birch plywood (1/2" thick)		–
Rugged Build	All internal components and cables bolted down to prevent dislodging while moving Prompter		–
Shatterproof Shield	Anti-scratch coated, 1/8" thick Polycarbonate protective screen protects monitor (30x stronger than acrylic and clearer)		–
Touchup Kit	Touch-up Duratex paint included		–
Touchup Kit	Screen cleaning microfiber cloth provided		–
User-Friendly Navigation	Page turner, 3-button stomp pedal (steel) connected via USB cable		–
Water Resistant	CPU, power supplies, and HDMI splitter are mounted on back wall to avoid damage in the event liquid seeps internally		–
Wooden Lid with Handle	Wooden lid with handle, secured with magnets and a felt interior to protect the screen.		–
Warranty & Support
Feature	Description	BLACK BOX Prompter Wedge	BLACK BOX Prompter GO!
Warranty	One year warranty when registered