Alcorn Mcbride 8 TraXX, User Manual

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Welcome!
Thanks for purchasing The Alcorn McBride 8TraXX™. The 8TraXX replaces
multi-track tape machines, CDs and solid state audio players in permanent audio
playback installations, providing hours of high-quality, maintenance-free digital
audio.
The 8Traxx lets you play eight independent stereo tracks from a single, economical
rack-mount unit. It’s perfect for dark rides, museums, and interactive displays. Each
track is individually triggered by its own discrete input – contact closure or voltage –
allowing direct connection to proximity sensors or switches. Or all tracks can be
controlled from a single RS-232 serial or MIDI port.
8Traxx offers the latest in Digital Audio Repeater technology, combining MP3
audio with Compact Flash for a rugged, reliable, maintenance-free solution to your
playback needs. Access time is nearly instantaneous! All eight tracks are completely
independent, and offer superb audio quality. Standard play-back time is 20 minutes
total. Larger Compact Flash media can provide several hours of playback!
Sounds are simply copied onto the media from your laptop computer or using an
optional Compact Flash docking cradle.
Features
The 8TraXX offers a wide range of features including:
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8 Independent Stereo Audio Channels
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High-quality MP3 Audio Format
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Encode audio on any PC
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Compact Flash Media Included
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Voltage or Contact Closure Control
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Start, Stop and Mute Each Track
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RS-232 and MIDI Control
August 8, 2006 • Alcorn McBride 8TraXX User’s Manual • Rev 1.8 • Page 1