360 Systems’ DigiCart/EX Ethernet Audio recorder continues a 20-year history as a first-choice for audio spots in television broadcasting. DigiCart/EX is more than an improvement on the original DigiCart® concept – it’s a high-performance, Ethernet audio system for integrated audio.
- Instant audio access and playout from anywhere
- Same familiar operations as DigiCart II
- File interchange with DigiCart II
- Popular .WAV files as native format
- Record/play to local drives or network file server
- Hot Keys for instant-playback
- 10,000 audio clips stored on internal hard drive
- 100 Mb/s Ethernet interface to the network file server
- Archive with internal SD memory card reader
- Large LCD display for 40 characters text
- 24-bit A/D, & D/A converters
- Optional use of Dolby AC-2 format
- Sample rates: 44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K
- Generates any output rate from stored files
- AES/EBU Digital I/O on XLR-3 connectors
- AES-3-ID 75„¦ or IEC-958 Type II (consumer) digital I/O on BNC connectors
- +4 dBu analog input/output on XLR-3 connectors
- Output level trims
- LED level meters with clip indication
- Threshold record trigger
- Headphone jack with level control
- Sync sources include internal crystals, AES-3, S/P DIF, AES-11
- Computer keyboard connector
- EIA-422/485 (9-pin) remote control port
- Standard DigiCart II serial protocol
- Supports Peripheral Bus (E-Mem) serial commands
- Accepts optional RC-320 remote control
- Five GPI inputs with tally output
- Internal hard drive
- Playlisting capability
- Software updates via network transfer
AUDIO
- Audio Channels Two, configured as one stereo pair
- Quantization 16 or 24-bit, linear PCM
- Native File Formats WAV, DigiCart II Linear and Dolby AC-2
- Data Reduction Optional; Dolby AC-2, 48K stereo
- Bandwidth 10Hz to 21 kHz +/-0.2 dB @ 48K sample rate
- Sampling Frequencies 44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K
- Dynamic Range 112 dB typical
- Signal-to-Noise 112 dB typical
- Distortion (THD+N) <0.002%
- Inter-channel Phase Deviation <0.1 degree at 15kHz
- Inter-channel Crosstalk >90 dB at any frequency
- Input Circuit Electronically balanced, Z=20k ohms, XLR-3 female
- Common Mode Rejection Better than 60 dB @ 120 Hz
- Maximum Input Level +20 dBu
- Level Metering Quasi-peak, 14-segment LED display with clip indication
- Nominal Operating Level +4 dBu (provides 16 dB headroom)
- Sample rate converter 24-bit, 3:1 ratio; input or output
- Output Circuit Balanced, Z=100 ohms, XLR-3
- Maximum Output Level +20 dBu
- Headphones Front panel 1/4″ (6.35mm) jack with level adjustment
- Digital Audio Inputs 1. AES/EBU, XLR-3, 110W
- 2. AES3-ID, BNC, 75W
- 3. IEC-958 type II, BNC (w/ RCA adapter)
- Digital Audio Outputs 1. AES/EBU, XLR-3 female, 110W
- 2. AES3-ID, BNC, 75W
- 3. IEC-958 type II, BNC (w/ RCA adapter)
- Word size conversion 24-bit to 16-bit by TPD or noise-shaping
- Audio sync reference Internal crystal, AES-3, or AES-11
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Removable SD Memory Cards 2GB to 64GB SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Internal Storage Hard Disk
- Audio Start/Restart Time Instantaneous
- Display 64 x 240 pixel graphic LCD with backlight
- Network connection Ethernet, 100 Mb
- Xfer to/from DigiCart II 360 Systems D-NET™;
- GPI Remote control Remote contacts with lamp drive; 25-pin "D" connector
- 9-pin Serial Remote control RS-422/485; ES-Bus or peripheral-bus interface (E-Mem)
- Cue Erase/relocate Cue marker individually erased or relocated
HARD DRIVE CHARACTERISTICS
- Hard Disk Reliability MTBF >625,000 hours (6,240 POH/year @ 35°C)
- Component Life 5 years
- Disk Interface IDE
- Drive or disk Temperature 5° to 55°C (41° to 131°F)
- Relative humidity, Non Condensing 10 to 85% RH
SD MEMORY CARD READER CHARACTERISTICS
- Card Drive Reliability MTBF >1,000,000 hours
- Card Insertion/Removal Cycles 10,000 min
- Drive or disk Temperature 0 °C to + 75 °C
- Relative humidity, Non Condensing 5% - 95%
PHYSICAL/MISCELLANEOUS
- Form Factor Standard 2U 19″rack
- Dimensions (H-W-D) 3.48″ x 17.00″x 12.00″(88mm x 433mm x 305mm)
- Power 115/230 volts AC, 50-60 Hz, 25 watts
- Cooling Fan
- Net Weight 18.25 lb. (8.3 Kg)
- Agency Approvals UL, C-UL, CE, FCC Class A
