Adastra DM-8 1U Rack-Mount Digital Messaging Unit – SD Card Storage for 99 Audio Tracks & Schedules, Mic/Line Input for Live Announcements, BGM Line Input for Background Music – Perfect for Automated Announcements & Alerts
Original price was: £168.99.£162.99Current price is: £162.99.
Key Features
- 1U 19″ rack‑mount digital messaging unit
- Up to 99 audio tracks stored on SD card
- Up to 99 programmable playback schedules
- 24‑hour and day(s) scheduling
- Repeat function for looped playback
- Mic/Line input for recording or live announcements
- SD card audio source (4–32GB FAT32 supported)
- Description
Description
DM‑8 Digital Messaging Unit – 1U Rack Mount
Product Description
The DM‑8 is a 1U rack‑mount digital messaging unit designed for scheduled audio playback in commercial sound systems. Audio files are stored on a removable SD card and can be transferred via PC or Mac, or recorded directly onto the unit.
A single mic/line input allows live announcements or recordings, with override capability during SD playback. Up to 99 programmable schedules can be set to play specific audio files based on 24‑hour time and selected days of the week.
The DM‑8 integrates easily into any PA or sound system to provide automated announcements, background music or timed audio alerts.
Specifications
Power Supply: 100–240Vac, 50/60Hz or 24Vdc
Fuse: T1AL 250V
Battery: CR2016 button cell (internal clock)
Inputs:
- XLR or terminal (balanced/unbalanced) mic/line
Outputs:
- Mono balanced terminal or unbalanced RCA
Audio Source: Internal SD card player
Time Setting: 99 programmable schedules (24‑hour + day(s))
Mic/Line Controls:
- Mic/Line level
- Phantom power on/off
- Vox priority on/off (DIP switches)
- Phantom power: +20V
Input Impedance: 2.2k Ohms (mic/line)
Front Panel Controls:
- Data dial
- Edit buttons
- Message control
- Mic/Line level
- Output level
- Power on/off
Trigger Inputs:
- Message 1–8
- Stop & Ground contacts
SD Card Requirements: 4–32GB FAT32 (full size or with adaptor)
Dimensions: 483 x 150 x 44mm
Weight: 1.65kg