{"product_id":"adastra-dm-8-digital-messaging-unit","title":"Adastra DM-8 Digital Messaging Unit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdastra DM-8 Digital Messaging Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1U rack-mount digital messaging unit for scheduled audio playback. Audio files are stored on a removable SD card and may be transferred by inserting into a PC or directly recorded on the DM-8. Schedules are also stored on the SD media as a separate file, which can be edited with a PC and stored for backup. Separate SD cards may be saved with different audio messages and schedules and swapped for different routines. A mic\/line input can be used for recording or for live announcements which can override SD playback. A BGM line input is provided for background music playback with its own level control and is muted when messages are playing or during paging. Up to 99 schedules can be programmed to play a particular audio file from the SD card, set by 24 hour time and day(s) of the week. The DM-8 can be added to any sound system to provide automated playback of timed announcements, music or audio alerts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a practical option if you need a audio sources with clearly specified features and straightforward compatibility. The details below come from AVSL's current product information, so you can check the connections, size and performance before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is It Actually For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for up to 99 audio tracks stored on SD card. The remaining features make it useful where you want a tidy, dependable setup without unnecessary complication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose This One?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DM-8 gives you a sensibly specified audio sources from Adastra. It is worth considering when you want the stated specification without paying for features that may not be relevant to your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is aimed at home users, installers, performers, schools, venues and production teams who need a suitable audio sources. Suitability will depend on the connections and specification your system requires, so those are worth checking carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 99 audio tracks stored on SD card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 99 schedule events stored on SD card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchedule file editable using free PC software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBGM line input for background music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMic\/Line input for recording or live announcements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdastra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDM-8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e953.053UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEAN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5015972214770\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100-240Vac, 50\/60Hz or 24Vdc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT1AL 250V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaging mic\/line (XLR or terminals), BGM (RCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMono balanced terminal or unbalanced RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAudio source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal SD card player\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTime setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99 programmable schedules - 24 hour + day(s) setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMic\/line channel controls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMic\/Line level, Phantom power on\/off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhantom power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+20V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2k Ohms (mic\/line)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage\/Rec, Mic, Clock Set, Schedule, Message 1-8, Output, Power on\/off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrigger\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMessage 1-8, Stop \u0026amp; Ground contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSD card requirements\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-32GB FAT32 (full size or with adaptor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e483 x 150 x 44mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.65kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaged weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5800kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaged dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 x 80 x 580 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTariff code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8519890000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Adastra DM-8 Digital Messaging Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease check connections, measurements and compatibility before ordering. 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