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Adastra DM-8 Rack-Mount Digital Messaging Unit

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Description

The Adastra DM-8 is a 1U rack-mount digital messaging unit built for scheduled audio playback. Audio files sit on a removable SD card, which you can load by inserting the card into a PC or by recording directly on the unit. Schedules are held on the same SD media as a separate file, so you can edit them on a computer and keep a backup. You can also prepare several SD cards with different messages and schedules, then swap them in for different routines through the day.

You get up to 99 audio tracks and up to 99 schedule events stored on the card, each set by 24 hour time and the day or days of the week. The free PC software lets you build and edit schedules away from the unit. A mic/line input handles recording or live announcements and can override SD playback, with phantom power (+20V) available for condenser mics. A separate BGM line input takes background music with its own level control, and it mutes automatically when messages play or during paging.

Connections cover a paging mic/line input on XLR or terminals, a BGM input on RCA (phono), and a mono output on balanced terminal or unbalanced RCA. Trigger contacts for Message 1 to 8, Stop and Ground let you fire specific files from external switches. The unit runs from 100-240Vac at 50/60Hz or 24Vdc, so it fits mains or DC installs, and it accepts 4-32GB FAT32 SD cards, full size or via adaptor. The DM-8 adds automated timed announcements, music or audio alerts to any sound system.

Specification
Power supply 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz or 24Vdc
Fuse T1AL 250V
Inputs Paging mic/line (XLR or terminals), BGM (RCA)
Output Mono balanced terminal or unbalanced RCA
Audio source Internal SD card player
Time setting 99 programmable schedules - 24 hour + day(s) setting
Mic/line channel controls Mic/Line level, Phantom power on/off
Phantom power +20V
Input impedance 2.2k Ohms (mic/line)
Controls Page/Rec, Mic, Clock Set, Schedule, Message 1-8, Output, Power on/off
Trigger Message 1-8, Stop & Ground contacts
SD card requirements 4-32GB FAT32 (full size or with adaptor)
Dimensions 483mm x 150mm x 44mm
Weight 1.65KG
Downloads

Product Manual

Frequently Asked

How many audio tracks and schedules can the DM-8 store?

It stores up to 99 audio tracks and up to 99 schedule events on the SD card, each set by 24 hour time and the day or days of the week.

What SD cards does the DM-8 accept?

It takes 4-32GB FAT32 SD cards, either full size or a smaller card fitted with an adaptor. You can keep several cards with different messages and schedules and swap them as needed.

Can I make live announcements through the unit?

Yes. The mic/line input handles live announcements or recording, and these can override the SD playback. Phantom power at +20V is available for condenser microphones.

How is background music handled?

A separate BGM line input on RCA (phono) takes background music with its own level control. It mutes automatically when messages play or during paging.

How do I edit the schedules?

Schedules are held on the SD card as a separate file. You can edit them with the free PC software, then save them back to the card and keep a backup copy.

What power options does the DM-8 support?

It runs from 100-240Vac at 50/60Hz or from 24Vdc, so it suits both mains and DC-powered installations.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.

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    Description

    The Adastra DM-8 is a 1U rack-mount digital messaging unit built for scheduled audio playback. Audio files sit on a removable SD card, which you can load by inserting the card into a PC or by recording directly on the unit. Schedules are held on the same SD media as a separate file, so you can edit them on a computer and keep a backup. You can also prepare several SD cards with different messages and schedules, then swap them in for different routines through the day.

    You get up to 99 audio tracks and up to 99 schedule events stored on the card, each set by 24 hour time and the day or days of the week. The free PC software lets you build and edit schedules away from the unit. A mic/line input handles recording or live announcements and can override SD playback, with phantom power (+20V) available for condenser mics. A separate BGM line input takes background music with its own level control, and it mutes automatically when messages play or during paging.

    Connections cover a paging mic/line input on XLR or terminals, a BGM input on RCA (phono), and a mono output on balanced terminal or unbalanced RCA. Trigger contacts for Message 1 to 8, Stop and Ground let you fire specific files from external switches. The unit runs from 100-240Vac at 50/60Hz or 24Vdc, so it fits mains or DC installs, and it accepts 4-32GB FAT32 SD cards, full size or via adaptor. The DM-8 adds automated timed announcements, music or audio alerts to any sound system.

    Specification
    Power supply 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz or 24Vdc
    Fuse T1AL 250V
    Inputs Paging mic/line (XLR or terminals), BGM (RCA)
    Output Mono balanced terminal or unbalanced RCA
    Audio source Internal SD card player
    Time setting 99 programmable schedules - 24 hour + day(s) setting
    Mic/line channel controls Mic/Line level, Phantom power on/off
    Phantom power +20V
    Input impedance 2.2k Ohms (mic/line)
    Controls Page/Rec, Mic, Clock Set, Schedule, Message 1-8, Output, Power on/off
    Trigger Message 1-8, Stop & Ground contacts
    SD card requirements 4-32GB FAT32 (full size or with adaptor)
    Dimensions 483mm x 150mm x 44mm
    Weight 1.65KG
    Downloads

    Product Manual

    Frequently Asked

    How many audio tracks and schedules can the DM-8 store?

    It stores up to 99 audio tracks and up to 99 schedule events on the SD card, each set by 24 hour time and the day or days of the week.

    What SD cards does the DM-8 accept?

    It takes 4-32GB FAT32 SD cards, either full size or a smaller card fitted with an adaptor. You can keep several cards with different messages and schedules and swap them as needed.

    Can I make live announcements through the unit?

    Yes. The mic/line input handles live announcements or recording, and these can override the SD playback. Phantom power at +20V is available for condenser microphones.

    How is background music handled?

    A separate BGM line input on RCA (phono) takes background music with its own level control. It mutes automatically when messages play or during paging.

    How do I edit the schedules?

    Schedules are held on the SD card as a separate file. You can edit them with the free PC software, then save them back to the card and keep a backup copy.

    What power options does the DM-8 support?

    It runs from 100-240Vac at 50/60Hz or from 24Vdc, so it suits both mains and DC-powered installations.

    Shipping & Returns

    Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

    Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

    To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.