Deva DB8008 Silence Monitor/Back-up/ MP3

The Deva Broadcast DB8008 is the best device to fight the dreaded dead air problem. It is designed and built to be simple, flexible, reliable and easy for integration with the existing setups of any single station to a large radio networks. The basic principle of DB8008 is that this unit can detect the silence and switch the output to some of the alternative sources like another player or internal mp3 player
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Deva Broadcast DB8008 - Silence Monitor & Backup Audio Player/ WatchDog/ Dead air.


The best device to fight the dreaded dead air problem is the DB8008 from Deva Broadcast Ltd. It is designed and built to be simple, flexible, reliable and easy for integration with the existing setups of any single station to a large radio networks. The basic principle of DB8008 is that this unit can detect the silence and switch the output to some of the alternative sources.
The MP3 backup audio files and play lists can be uploaded in the DB8008 from your PC using any FTP client. The audio storage capacity of DB8008 is 2 Giga Bytes.

The DB8008 provides additional security in case of loss of audio at the inputs. The audio backup is presented as an integrated auxiliary audio input for external program's backup audio source, IP Stream and built-in MP3 audio player.
The unit has SNMP and WEB remote control features. Through this feature the DB8008 can be used for local content or regional advertisement spots insertion.

FEATURES:

 
  • Fully DSP based core
  • Intelligent Silence Detector and Backup Audio Switcher
  • User selectable backup audio sources priority
  • Configuration and Monitoring via SNMP, WEB, Front Panel LCD and Keyboard
  • Alert Notifications via E-mail, SNMP, Analog opto-coupled Outputs
  • Lots of Storage for over 24 hours of non-repeating audio playback
  • Always Fresh Backup Audio Tracks with Embedded FTP server
  • Professional Balanced Stereo analog inputs and outputs on XLR connectors
  • Professional AES/EBU Digital audio inputs and output on XLR connectors
  • Consumer S/PDIF Digital audio inputs and output on Optical and Coaxial connectors
  • Headphones Jack on the front panel for local monitoring of the Audio Signal
  • TCP/IP Remote monitoring and control via SNMP and WEB Interface
  • Variety of Audio Sources
  • Multiformat IP Audio Stream (three separate sources)
  • Built-in MP3 Player
  • External or internal Digital clock sync
  • Digital Volume Control of all Audio Sources
  • Protected access to the device settings
  • UPnP for easy discovery in Local Networks
  • Professional 19 inches, 1U aluminum rack mount chassis
  • Wide Range Internal Power Supply 100-240VAC 50-60Hz
  • Easy installation and operation
  • Remote Firmware Upgrade for future-proof operation
  • 2 Years Warranty

 
Main Analog Audio Inputs
ConnectorsBalanced XLR
Impedance600Ω or high impedance
Level2 ranges: 0 dBu or 12 dBu Jumper selectable, with software adjustments
Dynamic range>80dB
Digital Gain Adjust-10db to 10dB
Main Digital Audio Inputs
ConnectorsBalanced XLR, Coaxial, Optical
Sample Rates32, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
Digital Gain Adjust-10db to 10dB
Aux Analog Audio Inputs
ConnectorsBalanced XLR
Impedance600Ω or high impedance
Level2 ranges: 0 dBu or 12 dBu Jumper selectable, with software adjustments
Dynamic range>80dB
Digital Gain Adjust-10db to 10dB
Aux Digital Audio Inputs
ConnectorsBalanced XLR, Coaxial, Optical
Sample Rates32, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
Digital Gain Adjust-10db to 10dB
IP Audio Source
Number of Streamsone main and two alternative streams with auto-switch on failure
Stream Clientsshoutcast, icecast
Stream FormatsPCM, MPEG1 Layer 3 (MP3), HE-AAC (v.1 and v.2); all at 32, 44.1, 48kHz only
Bit RatesAll standard bit rates, including VBR
Number of ChannelsMono, Stereo
Buffer Size Adjust5Kb to 64Kb
Digital Gain Adjust-10db to 10dB
Built-In MP3 Player
Storage Capacity2Gb on SD Card
Supported encodersHE-AAC (v.1 and v.2), MPEG-1 Layer 3
MP3 bit rates32-320 kbps and VBR
Sample ratesAll sampling frequencies specified by MPEG1 L1/L2/L3 (32, 44.1 and 48kHz)
Supported file types*.MP3, *.AAC, *.M4A, *.M3U
Playback modesAlphabetical ascending and descending, Shuffle, Playlist and Shuffled playlist
Remote file managementBuild-in FTP server
Digital Gain Adjust-10db to 10dB
Analog Audio Output
ConnectorBalanced XLR
Frequency response±0.5dB, 5Hz-20kHz
Distortion<0.01% THD N
Level6dBu, user selectable
Dynamic range>80dB
Digital Gain Adjust-10db to 10dB
Digital Audio Outputs
ConnectorsBalanced XLR, Coaxial, Optical
Sample rates32, 44.1, 48kHz
Digital Gain Adjust-10db to 10dB
Phones Audio Output
Connector1/4" (6.3mm) jack, stereo
TypeHeadphones
Silence Detector
ThresholdAdjustable from -40dBfs to -5dBfs
Trigger time10-250 sec
User Interface
Indicators5 LEDs on front panel, 2 LEDs on rear panel
Web interfacecontrol, configuration and status information
SNMP interfacecontrol, configuration and status information
Front PanelLCD with Keyboard
Network
ConnectorRJ-45
TypeEthernet
Device DiscoveryUPnP support
Operating conditions
Temperature10°C - 45°C
Humidity< 75%, non-condensing
Power Requirements
Voltage115/230V AC (internal switch), 18VA
ConnectorIEC320, rear panel
Size and Weight
Dimensions (W;H;D)483 x 45 x 160 mm
Shipping Weight540 x 115 x 300 mm / 2.9kg